Jiuyan Bridge · Anshun Covered Bridge
Jinjiang riverside nightlife belt: the Jiuyan Bridge bar street is a landmark of Chengdu's night economy, with riverside live singers and cocktail stalls creating the evening riverside scene
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- All day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Jinjiang riverside nightlife belt: the Jiuyan Bridge bar street is a landmark of Chengdu's night economy, with riverside live singers and cocktail stalls creating the evening riverside scene; Anshun Covered Bridge is a newly built bridge in the form of an ancient covered bridge, said to be one of the prototypes for the bridge described in Marco Polo's travel notes, and beneath its night lights lies the departure dock of the “Jinjiang Night Cruise”. Free and open all day, reachable by bus or taxi; recommended after 8 PM to enjoy the riverside atmosphere.
Getting there: Bus / taxi
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