Kuanzhai Alley
Qingyang, China
Kuanzhai's three parallel lanes bring together restored courtyards, shops, teahouses and places to eat. The area has been extensively renovated, so visit for the street atmosphere and surviving architectural forms rather than expecting an untouched old neighbourhood. Browse at your own pace and look into the courtyards as well as the shopfronts. It is a useful place for a casual walk, with enough food and drink options to extend the visit if something catches your eye.