The Ultimate Guide to Chengdu Teahouses: Where Foreign Travelers Can Truly Taste the City’s Slow Life
For travelers seeking to escape the hustle of big cities, Chengdu is a revelation. This “Land of Abundance” doesn’t rush—its soul lies in manmanlai (taking it slow), and nothing embodies this better than its tea house culture. For over a thousand years, tea houses have been Chengdu’s “living rooms”: locals gather here to chat, play […]
The Ultimate Guide to Longjing Village: When to Go for the Best Tea Picking & Frying Experience
Want to pick tea leaves in a famous Chinese village? Most tourists visit Hangzhou’s Longjing Village (龙井村, Longjing Cun) in summer. They find hot weather and no tea picking. Trust me, timing is everything here. Last year, my Australian friend Emily visited in July. She paid for a “tea experience” but only watched a demonstration […]