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 […]
Chengdu’s 100km Ring Greenway Bike Ride: The World’s Largest Urban Cycling Loop for Foreign Travelers in China
You’ve heard of Chengdu’s pandas.Maybe its spicy hotpot. But did you know Chengdu has the world’s longest urban greenway? It’s 100 kilometers long—a full loop around the city.And you can bike it in one day… or take your time over a weekend. I rode it last May with a Canadian friend.He said: “This feels like […]
Chengdu vs Chongqing in 3 Days: Which City Should Foreign Travelers Choose in China?
You only have 3 days in China.You love spicy food. You’ve heard about Chengdu pandas and Chongqing’s skyline.But you can’t visit both—or can you? I get this question every week.A German traveler messaged me last month: “I want hotpot, nightlife, and something real. Should I pick Chengdu or Chongqing?” Here’s the truth: both cities are amazing—but […]