Chengdu China Special: Ancient Meets Modern in Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi [PICTURES]

IB Times UK reporter Lianna Brinded ducks between the skyscrapers to explore the ancient alleyways that crisscross Chengdu

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Chengdu China Special: Ancient Meets Modern in Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi [PICTURES]

IB Times UK reporter Lianna Brinded ducks between the skyscrapers to explore the ancient alleyways that crisscross Chengdu

By Lianna Brinded: Subscribe to Lianna's

November 19, 2012 6:37 PM GMT

Chengdu China Special: History Meets Modernity - Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi [SLIDESHOW]

Chengdu China Special: History Meets Modernity - Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi [SLIDESHOW]

The capital of China's Sichuan province, Chengdu, may be one of the fastest growing cities in the world and at the cutting edge of modern technology but nestled between the high-tech business parks and office buildings are the relics of the Qi and Shu dynasties - relics that remain largely untouched by Western visitors.

IBTimes UK has travelled to China to secure pictures of Chengdu's Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi ("Wide and Narrow Alleys") and their ancient relics.

The alleys clearly demonstrate why the Chinese say Chengdu is "the fastest growing city [with] the slowest way of life".

Keep checking IBTimes UK for more Chengdu China Special coverage.

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