The Heming Teahouse Sichuan Opera and Tea Experience takes place inside People's Park on Shaocheng Road in Chengdu's Qingyang District and is bookable through Klook under a local operator. The 1.5-hour outdoor experience is centered on Heming Teahouse, one of Chengdu's best-known open-air teahouses, where visitors are seated at outdoor tables among locals playing cards and having their ears cleaned by traditional ear-cleaners. The session includes a jasmine tea service, poured throughout the sitting, alongside a short Sichuan opera-style performance featuring the region's signature face-changing act, a fire-spitting act, and long-spout teapot pouring acrobatics performed tableside. There is no meal component; the focus is tea and performance rather than food tastings. Included in the price are teahouse seating, the jasmine tea service, and the performance program; not included are snacks or additional tea refills beyond the initial service, and gratuities for performers. The experience runs as a fixed seated program rather than a walking tour, so pacing is set by the performance schedule, and group sizes vary depending on how many other visitors are seated in the same session. English-language context is limited, since the opera performance itself has no spoken narration and is presented visually, making it accessible without needing translation. Photography of the performers is generally permitted from the seated tables, though flash photography can be restricted during the fire-spitting segment for safety.
| Price | ¥58 ($8) per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Address | Inside People's Park, Shaocheng Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu |
What is included
- Jasmine tea service
- Sichuan opera face-changing performance
- Fire-spitting act
- Long-spout teapot acrobatics
Good to know
- Operator
- Klook-listed local operator
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Location
Inside People's Park, Shaocheng Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu
30.6598, 104.0632 View on map
Highlights
- Seated experience at Heming Teahouse, one of Chengdu's best-known open-air teahouses
- Jasmine tea service included throughout the sitting
- Sichuan opera face-changing and fire-spitting performances
- Long-spout teapot pouring acrobatics performed tableside
- No language barrier, since the performance is visual rather than narrated
Tips for visiting
- Arrive early to secure a table with a clear view of the performance area
- Flash photography may be restricted during the fire-spitting act for safety
- The experience does not include a meal, so eat beforehand or plan to snack afterward in the park
- Dress for outdoor seating, as the teahouse is open-air within People's Park
- Combine with a stroll through People's Park before or after, since it is a popular local gathering spot
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Frequently asked questions
Is food included?
No, the experience includes jasmine tea and a live performance but no meal or snacks.
Is the performance narrated in English?
The Sichuan opera segments, including face-changing and fire-spitting, are visual performances without spoken narration, so no translation is needed.
How long does the experience last?
The seated program runs approximately 1.5 hours.
Where exactly is it held?
At Heming Teahouse, inside People's Park on Shaocheng Road in Chengdu's Qingyang District.
Can photos be taken during the performance?
Photography is generally allowed from the seated tables, though flash may be restricted during the fire-spitting act.