Where to Buy Postcard in Kuan Zhai Alley Chengdu

Kuan Zhai alley is the place where must visit when tourists go to Chengdu. In addition to the ancient simple buildings and street view, there are many shops full of artistic feeling. Stop to rest at the small shop, pick a few unique postcards sent to distant friends, and leave the most unforgettable memories of Chengdu.

Panda Post (熊猫邮局)

Panda Post is the creative post office opened in recent years. It has their own exclusive stamp in the work -- special dater and specify zip code 610088. Here people can buy lovely postcards, covering all kinds of panda cachet and then made into a global unique postcard to send to a friend or send it to you. Each card price varied from 3-6 yuan, the price of a set is about 22 yuan.

Panda Post

• Local name: Shaocheng Road Post Office

• Address: No.43 Shaocheng Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu

• Transport: taking bus No.5, 13, 62, 64, 78, 81 to People’s Park or taking the subway to People’s Park stop, and then getting out from Exit E.

• Opening time: 8:30-17:00

Panda House (熊猫屋)

Chengdu Panda House is one of the best selling gift shops that sell panda element toys in a good reputation. It has many shops in Chengdu, and the shop in Kuan Zhai Alley is the most popular. There are various souvenirs related to panda, like clothing, shoes, hats, bags, key chain, furnishing articles, and stationery, etc., where is a lovely panda paradise. You can’t buy elsewhere, the quality is also good, keeping for memories or giving to friend is a good choice. The price is a bit expensive. And the shop is not allowed to take photos.

Panda House

• Address: No.20-1 Jing Lane. Qingyang District, Chengdu

• Transport: Taking bus No.62, 70, 93, 127, 163, 340 to Kuan Zhai Alley stop and walk for around 360 meters.

Jianshan Book Store (见山书局)

Kuan Zhai Alley is a book store where can read book, drink tea and eat snacks; antique decoration atmosphere is very comfortable. Tea there is in general, but all kinds of maps, books and souvenirs there are very good, and you can stamp a special seal for postcards. And as long as pay a small deposit, people can borrow books to read for free.

Jianshan Bookstore

• Address: No.22 Kuan Zhai Alley, Qingyang District, Chengdu

• Transport: Taking bus No.62, 70, 93, 127, 163, 340 to Kuan Zhai Alley stop and walk 280 meters.

Traveler Postal Kiosk (旅人邮亭)

Traveler Postal Kiosk has many kinds of postcards, and they have Sichuan province characteristic. Chosen postcards here and stamp a seal then directly put into the mailbox in here, the store will help you to send it free, but you may have to wait about two weeks to receive it. Each card price is varied from 2 yuan, 5 yuan, to 8 yuan. Here you can also sends postcards to your future self, and the period is within one year; also you can DIY postcard, making the photos in your camera a postcard. It is important to note that if you want to stamp exclusive seal of Traveler Postal Kiosk, you must buy postcards in Traveler Postal Kiosk and can not use card in other shops.