Early birds in the city got up and saw, much to their delight, the orange-colored sun reveal itself as the light mist was retreating. Sunny weather in winter is so much treasured by local residents that everybody would come out to bask in the warm sunshine, drinking tea, playing mahjong or strolling around the city to enjoy the precious time in the season.
Beginning of Winter
Li Dong (立冬) means that winter begins from the day. After the Beginning of Winter, sunshine time continues to shorten in the northern hemisphere.
Nov 16, 2016
Teahouse and leisurely life
An old Chengdu saying goes, “Sunny days are rare, but teahouses are abundant”. Teahouses have played diverse social roles in the history of Chengdu. Locals are passionate about going to tea houses — not only for tea, snacks, and entertainment, but also for social gatherings and business meetings
May 20, 2014
Traditional Chengdu Life at Teahouses
Teahouses and theaters are favored by those who’d like to experience traditional Chengdu life.
