Tea houses are not as popular as they used to be (modern coffee shops are crowding them out), though they can still be interesting places to see Sichuan Opera, and, naturally, they are great places to hang out if you happen to be a dyed-in-the-wool lover of tea. If life in the relaxed lane is what pleases you, then a tea house is the place to go.

The tea houses of Chengdu serve all the major teas, including the famous Chinese teas such as jasmine, maofeng and zhuyeqing. Below is a short list of tea houses in Chengdu.

If you are looking to experience a traditional part of Chinese culture, one that still exists today, then here are the best teahouses in Chengdu. Of course different people have different tastes so this list will serve as a guide for finding your own best teahouse in Chengdu.