The charm of Chunxi Road lies in its seamless integration of cutting-edge urban aesthetics with the most authentic urban life, staging a dialogue between tradition and the future in every inch.
Urban Landscape - A Visual Feast of Architecture and Street View
Chunxi Road itself is a huge open urban landscape cluster, with every step being a scenery.
IFS International Financial Center: The Technology and Fun of Climbing Pandas
As the most eye-catching visual focal point of the block, the giant panda sculpture "I Am Here" on the rooftop of Chengdu IFS has become a symbol of the city. This giant panda, designed by artist Lawrence Argent, is striving to climb skyscrapers. Its cute and powerful appearance perfectly embodies the urban spirit of Chengdu, where leisure and progress coexist. The square downstairs is its classic check-in angle, while climbing up to the open-air garden on the seventh floor, you can take a photo with the panda in front and overlook the bustling street scene.
Far Eastern Taikoo Li: A Fashion Show Under Classical Roofs
Adopting a "low-density, open block" design, innovatively combining the Western Sichuan style blue tiled roof, grille, and glass curtain wall. Amidst the streets and alleys, international luxury flagship stores, trendy brands, design and lifestyle concept stores coexist harmoniously with the 1600 year old Daci Temple. This is not only a shopping paradise, but also an open-air architectural museum and a street photography holy land, where the collision of tradition and modernity is everywhere.
Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street: The Radiance of the Century old Golden Street
The northern section is centered around the bronze statue of Sun Yat sen, surrounded by century old brands and modern department stores; The southern section is more youthful and energetic. At night, the lights are on, neon lights are flashing, and the crowd is flowing like a thread, which can best feel the grand scene of "crowds bustling". The weight of history and the pulse of the times are clearly palpable here.
Humanistic Scene - The City Soul Flowing in the Streets and Alleys
The attraction here far exceeds material consumption, and lies more in the vivid and perceptible humanistic atmosphere and lifestyle.
Daci Temple: A Tranquil Land in the Red Dust
Located in the center of Taikoo Li, it is known as the "urban Zen forest of Chengdu". Outside the door is the hustle and bustle of international fashion, while inside is the tranquility of ancient temples with morning bells and evening drums. This strong contrast and inclusiveness are excellent manifestations of Chengdu's urban character. The tea house inside the temple is the top place to experience the slow life of Chengdu's "tea house".
Old streets, alleys, and time-honored brands: memories on the tip of the tongue
There are many old food streets and alleys hidden around Chunxi Road, such as Huaxing Street and Longwang Temple Main Street. Here you can find authentic Sichuan time-honored brands such as Long Wonton Head Office, Lai Tangyuan, Fuqi Feipian (Sliced Beef and Ox Tongue in Chilli Sauce), and taste not only delicious food, but also flavor stories that have been passed down for centuries.
Street Culture and Trendy Ecology
This is the forefront of observing fashion trends in Chengdu. Street photography experts with diverse styles, street art performances, pop-up stores, and art exhibitions can be seen everywhere. The Fangsuo Bookstore and MUJI World Flagship Store in Taikoo Li have integrated reading and aesthetic life into consumer scenarios, creating a three-dimensional cultural experience space.
Photography tips:
The best city landmark parking spot is to take a top-down photo of the "wall climbing panda" downstairs from IFS, or a head up photo of the seventh floor terrace.
The best architectural and cultural location is in the Taikoo Li neighborhood, using a wide-angle lens to capture the same frame of modern architecture and the eaves of ancient temples.
The best street photography camera is located in the alleys of Taikoo Li, with a well-designed building facade as the background.
The best night scene camera is located on the Chunxi Road overpass, capturing a dynamic scene of traffic, pedestrian flow, and neon lights interweaving.
