Poshpacker Youth Hostel (Chengdu Wenshu Temple)

Poshpacker lvyouji Youth Hostel (Chengdu Wenshu Monastery Branch) is situated along the picturesque Fu'nan River, just an 8-minute walk away from the renowned "Wenshu Monastery" and "Wenshu Fang Folk Culture Street" (a well-preserved historic district in downtown Chengdu), as well as the "Renmin North Road Subway Station" and "Wanda Plaza" (offering a variety of dining options, cinemas, and shopping venues), ensuring convenient transportation and easy access to local attractions. Founded in 2004, this hostel is a globally recognized veteran backpacker haven, featured as an ideal choice by authors in the Lonely Planet guidebooks. Housed in a 30-year-old building, the hostel blends traditional Sichuan folk-style architecture with vibrant ethnic decor. Though compact, it boasts unique charm, featuring various themed nooks, an outdoor garden, and a rooftop terrace—perfect spaces to unwind after a day of travel. Operated by backpackers for backpackers, the hostel offers tailored services including Wi-Fi, self-service laundry, bike rentals, a book-sharing library, communal activities like hot pot dinners, dumpling-making sessions, and craft workshops, as well as travel consultations and tour bookings. If you love traveling, you’ll feel right at home in this traveler’s sanctuary.