As autumn deepens and osmanthus fragrance fills the air, sitting down with a cup of tea would be an ideal way to enjoy the season. There are countless teahouses in Chengdu, each with its distinctive character. Let’s head out for some tea!

 

 

Fuxing Old Teahouse

 

 

Located in Huanglongxi Ancient Town, the teahouse was established in an old building dating back to the late Qing Dynasty. Bamboo chairs, square wooden tables, traditional water-boiling “tiger stoves”, old-fashioned teapots, and worn cattail-leaf fans fill every corner with a sense of history. It is a genuine old-style teahouse.

 

 

Fuxing Street, where the tea house is located, has a history of more than a century, and Fuxing Old Teahouse has long been one of the street’s signature landmarks, attracting numerous tea enthusiasts for a sip of tea.

 

 

Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00

 

 

Guanyinge Century Teahouse

 

 

Located in Pengzhen Township, Shuangliu District, the teahouse has preserved Chengdu’s traditional teahouse culture from the 1950s and 1960s. A wisp of steam rises gracefully from the spout of a teapot on the “tiger stove”, while enamel teacups are neatly arranged on the countertop…

 

 

Opening Hours: 05:00-18:00

 

 

Jinqin Old Teahouse

 

 

Nestled among the lanes of Fuqin, Jinqin Old Teahouse occupies a Qing Dynasty courtyard house built with wooden mortise-and-tenon joinery, where the everyday character and enduring charm of traditional Chengdu life are preserved.

 

 

Professional Peking Opera performers offer free performances of classic opera excerpts from time to time, bringing a rich and varied theatrical experience to teahouse patrons.

 

 

Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00

 

 

Yuelai Tea Garden

 

 

The teahouse is a place for enjoying both tea and opera. Despite its name, Yuelai Tea Garden is also a traditional theater. Every Saturday, it stages excerpts from classic Sichuan Opera. Visitors can sip tea and chat with friends while enjoying spectacular Sichuan Opera performances—all in a relaxed atmosphere.

 

 

Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00

 

 

Heming Teahouse

 

 

One of the oldest surviving teahouses in Chengdu, Heming Teahouse is located in People’s Park. Today, the teahouse has become a popular destination for visitors from near and far to experience Chengdu’s leisurely rhythm. It is equally beloved by locals, who enjoy spending an unhurried day here.

 

 

Opening Hours: 09:30-21:30

 

 

Daqi Teahouse

 

 

Converted from Chengdu Lacquerware Craft Factory, the teahouse allows visitors to enjoy tea, chat, and savor authentic Chengdu snacks. On the second floor, a lacquerware culture exhibition zone showcases exquisite lacquerware artworks and ornaments.

 

 

Opening Hours: 07:30-21:00

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin

Source: Home in Chengdu