A Local-Style Afternoon Tea

Most Chongqing people prefer to have their tea parties at a tea house with some good friends, rather than enjoy an exquisite English-style one.

Tea houses in this city are simple and accessible for almost all socioeconomic groups. An old-fashioned kitchen range, an awning, some wood tables, and benches—once you have these, you can build a tea house. And this exactly is where Chongqing people like to have their afternoon tea.

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Changting Tea House: a tea house with more than 100 years' history

Changting Tea House, established in the 1920s, is one of the most time-honored tea houses in Chongqing. As a favorite place of elegant people, it welcomed several celebrities like Lao She and Cao Yu.

The Tea House is still immersed in a cultural environment and surrounded by many beautiful garden buildings.

Address: People’s Park, Xinhua Road, People’s Liberation Monument, Yuzhong District

Hanlin Tea House: an old tea house hidden in Ciqikou Ancient Town

Hanlin Tea House is located in Ciqikou Ancient Town, creating a tranquil land in the bustling area.

Address: Ciqikou Ancient Town, Shapingba District

Lingshang Yihao Tea House: a good place to enjoy river view in Chongqing

“Lingshang Yihao Tea House” is an attractive name, tempting people into visiting the elegant place.

It sets on the highest place of the TESTBED 2 in Eling, allowing people to appreciate the beautiful view of the Jialing River. Visitors can not only drink tea in tea rooms built according to the slope but also find inspirations and inner peace in the Chinese Ancient Civilization School.

Address: The TESTBED 2 in Eling, Eling Street, Yuzhong District