Local experiences

An afternoon made for tea

Sit down, order slowly and let the city carry on around you.

An afternoon made for tea

Photo: Daderot · CC0

Choose the experience, not just the photograph

A park teahouse works best when you leave time to sit. Check the menu and whether seating or extras are charged separately. Order a tea you enjoy rather than the most elaborate option, and ask before photographing other customers.

Pair it with a small city walk

Make tea one stop in a relaxed city day rather than an appointment squeezed between distant sights. The People’s Park area can be combined with nearby streets and a meal. Specific venues, seats and any guided activity require separate confirmation.

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Where to stay in Chengdu: choose the neighbourhood ↗

Compare a park-side base, a shopping district and a quieter cultural quarter before comparing hotel rooms.

Before you go: entry and reservations ↗

Check what applies to your passport, your travel dates and the exact place you will visit.

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