Chengdu

 

A teahouse in Chengdu [univs.cn]

Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province with a history of more than 2,400 years, has profound historical background. Tasting famous Sichuan cuisine and having tea at a local teahouse will offer a deeper understanding of the city.

Drinking tea has become a lifestyle for Chengdu natives. Teahouses with local traits are easily found in famous scenic areas, street corners and alleys. It is a common thing for many locals to cozily spend the whole day in tea house, enjoying tea, reading a newspaper, chatting or playing mah-jongg.