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 […]
