Summer Evenings Best Enjoyed at Night Markets

Grilled skewers, desserts, cultural and creative products… As evening falls with a relaxing atmosphere, a leisurely stroll through Chengdu’s night markets brings the laid-back vibe of a summer night.

Jinjiang District

Sanse Road Night Market

Compared with other night markets in Chengdu, this one stands out for its visual appeal—vendors have their stalls transformed into miniature art spaces.

Here, you can find ice cream inside a “giant cake”, buy “waffles” from a one-wheeled bus, enjoy a special blend in a minivan-turned “izakaya”, and explore more.

Address: Sanse Road, Guohua Street, Jinjiang District

Transportation: Visitors may take Metro Line 6 to Jinshi Road Station, exit from Exit E2, and walk approximately 700 meters to the destination.

Jinniu District

Fuqin Night Market

Over 130 premium stalls bring together numerous authentic Sichuan food. Residents can enjoy immersive performances of Feng Qiu Huang (“The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate”), a China-chic drama blending songs and dances, on the opera stage, while street artists and NPCs dressed in traditional attire roam over streets.

New additions to the area include leisure benches across 100 meters, a jiaozi-themed cultural and creative shop, and a range of signature products such as Fuqin Liquor.

Address: No. 4, Fuqin East Alley, Jinniu District

Transportation: Visitors may take Metro Line 5 to Fuqin Station, exit from Exit B1, and walk approximately 300 meters to the destination.

Sichuan Tianfu New Area

Cannes Bay Night Market

Cannes Bay Night Market offers a unique contrast rarely found among Chengdu’s night markets. Its European-style architecture and street-food stalls create a naturally romantic ambiance.

Address: No. 572-576, Binhe Road Section 2, Sichuan Tianfu New Area

Transportation: Visitors may take Metro Line 5 to Qilong Station, exit from Exit C, and walk 1.3 kilometers to the destination.

Pidu District

Xipu Night Market

Xipu Night Market, known as a late-night canteen for university students, is adjacent to Southwest Jiaotong University and Gingko College of Hospitality Management. Its exceptional affordability helps it rank as the most popular night market in Pidu District.

Address: Puxing Street (3rd Yulong Alley), Pidu District

Transportation: Visitors may take Metro Line 2 to Tianhe Road Station, exit from Exit B, and walk 1.3 kilometers to the destination. Those taking Metro Line 6 may exit from Exit A1 of Xipu Station and walk 1.6 kilometers to the destination.

Wenjiang District

Liulangwan Night Market

Liulangwan Night Market brings together a rich variety of flavors from across China. The streets are lined with hidden gem stores, where authentic local restaurants and stylish cafés are scattered.

Address: 20 meters west of the intersection of 1st Liulangwan North Street and Yangliu West Road Middle Section, Wenjiang District

Transportation: Visitors may take Metro Line 4 to Yangliuhe Station, exit from Exit C, and walk approximately one kilometer to the destination.

Xindu District

Sanhe Jiangling Night Market

Sanhe Jiangling Night Market is acclaimed as the “top night market in Xindu District”. Stretching for around one kilometer, the market is well-organized, with dedicated sections set up for street food, general merchandise, fresh fruit, and other offerings.

Address: 2nd Huimin Road, Xindu District

Transportation: Visitors may take Metro Line 3 to Sanhechang Station, exit from Exit A, and walk approximately one kilometer to the destination.

Source: HomeinChengdu