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Live like a local (Chinamaxxing)

Teahouses, mahjong, ear cleaning, night markets — the slow Chengdu life.

Must try

●Heming Teahouse in People's Park: a cup of jasmine tea (~¥20–40), watch the locals play mahjong.
●Ear cleaning in a teahouse (~¥30–60) — a strange but loved Chengdu tradition.
●Sichuan Opera face-changing show in the evening (Shufeng Yaya Theatre, ~¥180+).
●Morning at a wet market, evening at a night market: Jianshe Road and Yulin are snack heaven.
●Square dancing in parks after dinner — anyone can join.

●Tipping is not expected.
●Ask before photographing people up close.
●Monasteries: dress modestly, walk clockwise around halls, don't point at statues.

Info checked: 2026-11. Policies change — confirm with official sources before you travel.