Former state-owned Hongguang Electronic Tube Factory (Factory 773) converted into an industrial-heritage arts and music park
Dongjiao Memory (East Suburb Memory) occupies the former grounds of the state-owned Hongguang Electronic Tube Factory, known as Factory 773, in Chenghua District, converted from a Mao-era industrial site into an arts, music, and creative-culture park. Visitors walk among preserved brick factory buildings, smokestacks, and workshop halls repurposed as galleries, live-music venues, design studios, and cafes, with faded factory-era slogans and murals still visible on several walls. The site regularly hosts art exhibitions, concerts, and pop-up markets, giving it a different character depending on the day and season, from a quiet daytime walk among industrial architecture to a lively evening venue for live music. A visit exploring the main galleries, murals, and cafes takes about two hours; visitors attending an evening concert or event should budget considerably longer. Because Dongjiao Memory sits outside the main tourist circuit, it draws a more local, younger crowd than temple or ancient-street attractions closer to the city center, and it remains uncrowded even on weekends compared to central Chengdu sights. The site is easiest to combine with a full afternoon-into-evening visit, since the atmosphere shifts noticeably once evening events begin.
| Address | No. 4 Jianshe South Branch Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu |
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Location
No. 4 Jianshe South Branch Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu
30.6708, 104.1263 View on map
Highlights
- Preserved Mao-era factory buildings converted into galleries and studios
- Original factory-era murals and slogans still visible on several walls
- Live-music venues and evening event spaces
- Rotating art exhibitions and pop-up markets
- A quieter, more local alternative to central Chengdu's tourist sites
Tips for visiting
- Visit in the late afternoon to see the factory-era brick architecture and murals in warm light before evening events start
- Check for scheduled concerts or exhibitions in advance, since the atmosphere shifts significantly for evening events
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking the site's uneven industrial-era pavement
- Combine with a nearby cafe stop, since several are housed in the converted workshop buildings
- Weekday visits are quieter for a slow architectural walk than weekend event days
When to visit
Late afternoon, when the factory-era brick architecture and murals catch warm light before evening events start.
Accessibility
Paths between the converted factory buildings are paved but uneven in places, a legacy of the original industrial site, which can be challenging for wheelchair users in some sections.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit to Dongjiao Memory take?
A visit exploring the galleries, murals, and cafes takes about two hours; attending an evening concert or event takes considerably longer.
Is it worth it for kids?
It suits older children and teenagers interested in art and music more than young children, given the industrial setting and adult-oriented evening events.
Is photography allowed?
Photography is generally allowed throughout the outdoor factory grounds and murals; individual galleries and event spaces may set their own photography rules.