Mahjong Experience: Discover Chengdu's Soul

Explore Chengdu’s soul with a multilingual mahjong guide. Learn, play, and sip tea like a local in this cultural adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chengdu - The tour guide will greet participants at the “Sichuan Army Memorial Monument at the East Gate of People’s Park.” From there, they will proceed to experience and learn Mahjong, China’s iconic tile game, in a 2-3 hour session with bilingual guides (English/Japanese/Korean). Enjoy sipping tea in a relaxed teahouse atmosphere while playing, capturing Chengdu’s renowned “slow living” ambiance.
What's Included
  • One cup of tea per person
  • Guide service fee
What's Not Included
  • Additional personal expenses including parking fees, travel insurance, etc.
  • transportation costs
Additional Information

Interested in experiencing the leisurely lifestyle of Chengdu? Begin by learning to play mahjong.
Mahjong, akin to block poker, is a distinctively Chinese activity that brings joy to families and celebrities alike. In Chengdu’s parks and teahouses, people delight in the fun and laughter of mahjong. Even NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has enjoyed the game,…

Location
People's Park
Ci Tang Jie
Meet at the “Sichuan Army Memorial Monument” of the East Gate of People's Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Northstar42886951509
Aug 12, 2025
chill vibe - Who knew learning a game could feel like unlocking the soul of a city? Spending a morning in Chengdu People’s Park, fumbling through Sichuan mahjong with a bunch of locals and our amazing guide, was hands down the most “Chengdu” thing I’ve ever done—and I’m obsessed. First off, the park itself is a vibe. Our guide plopped us down at a bamboo table under a big tree, ordered us jasmine tea, and said, “Let’s make you mahjong pros—no stress, just fun.” Perfect start. Sichuan mahjong’s trickier than I thought (those “gang” and “pong” calls! The way you have to discard tiles with a little *snap*—so satisfying once you get the hang of it), but our guide broke it down like a pro. The locals at the next table cheered when I finally won a round (okay, maybe they felt bad for the foreigner, but still), and our guide high-fived me like we’d been friends forever. Between turns, we sipped tea, watched a guy walk by with a birdcage, and talked about how this game’s not really about winning—it’s about sitting, chatting, and letting the day drift by. Chengdu’s “chill” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s in the way people take time to enjoy the small stuff. If you want to feel this city, skip the tourist traps. Best class I’ve ever taken.
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From $106 (Per Group)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).