Mahjong in Chengdu: The Real Way Foreigners Can Join the City’s Most Beloved Pastime
“Everywhere I look in Chengdu, people are playing mahjong—but how can I actually join a game?”Trust me, you’re not alone. My Canadian friend once stood outside Heming Teahouse (Renmin Gongyuan – Heming Chashe, 人民公园・鹤鸣茶社) for 20 minutes, too nervous to ask if he could play. Finally, an auntie waved him over: “Come! We need one […]
Hands-On Shu Embroidery: Create Your Own Silk Masterpiece in Chengdu
Most tourists only see pandas and eat hot pot in Chengdu. They miss the city’s most magical experience. I almost did too – until my Franch friend Sarah tried it last month. “I expected another boring museum,” she told me. “But I spent three hours embroidering a lotus flower. It was my favorite moment in […]