Explore Pengzhen’s teahouses, incense and antiques on a Chengdu day trip
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Explore teahouse culture in Pengzhen, a small town an hour by road from Chengdu.
PHOTO: MORGAN AWYONG
Morgan Awyong
- Pengzhen, a small town near Chengdu, offers a rich cultural experience.
- The town's Old Street hosts about 200 small businesses, including many traditional teahouses.
- Visitors can enjoy local food like marinated salted eggs and explore crafts, making Pengzhen an attractive day-trip destination from Chengdu.
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CHENGDU, China – Sichuan’s capital, a megacity of more than 21 million people, offers many reasons to visit, including adorable pandas, face-swopping opera performances and fiery hot-pot cuisine. The city is also a good base from which to visit the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites of Mount Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha and Jiuzhaigou’s dazzling lakes.
Chengdu’s teahouse culture exemplifies its laid-back attitude. Visitors can head to Heming Teahouse at People’s Park to join locals relaxing on bamboo recliners, sipping tea or playing cards while having their ears cleaned by a specialist and his tools.