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Evening

Sunset and Sichuan Opera

Start with the evening light, then settle in for a traditional show.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 16:54

    Taikoo Li Chengdu

    Walk through Taikoo Li Chengdu. It is open from 10:00 to 22:00, so you have plenty of time to browse the boutiques and see the architecture before the evening rush.

  2. 17:44

    Shoo Loong Kan

    Grab dinner at Shoo Loong Kan. This restaurant is open 24/7, ensuring you can eat whenever you arrive after your walk.

  3. 18:24

    Jinjiang Sichuan Opera

    Find your seat at Jinjiang Sichuan Opera. The show features face-changing and fire spitting. Arriving at sunset means you catch the performance as the light fades outside.

Local tip

The theatre is a 55-minute walk from the main Sichuan Opera landmark area. Check the metro route from Tonghuimen station if you prefer not to walk.

Check before you go

  • Taikoo Li Chengdu closes at 22:00.
  • Shoo Loong Kan is open 24 hours.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chengdu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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