Private Tour
Chengdu's Local Fun & Cultural Tour (English/Japan/Korean)
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Want to experience the slow pace of life in Chengdu? Start by learning to play mahjong.
Mahjong (similar to block poker) is a uniquely Chinese pastime, a constant source of joy for families and celebrities alike. In Chengdu's parks and teahouses, people revel in the joy and laughter of mahjong. Even NBA star Shaquille O'Neal indulged in the game, while Stephen Curry embraced the joy. Julia Roberts has also embraced the Eastern philosophy of life. Get the same style as O'Neal, Curry, Julia Roberts, and learn the uniquely Chinese game of mahjong together!
We'll be teaching and entertaining you in Chengdu's most iconic location, People's Park. Here, locals spend afternoons in the shade, sipping jasmine tea, tapping on the tea table, and chatting like old friends. There's no rush, only joy. This is the soul of Chengdu.
· No experience required—guaranteed to learn in 3 hours
· Play like a local, not a tourist
· Supported in four languages, no pressure
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
One cup of tea per person
guide service fee
Additional personal expenses including parking fees, travel insurance, etc.
transportation costs
What To Expect
The tour guide will meet you at “Sichuan Army Memorial Monument at the East Gate of People's Park” and then go to experience and learn Mahjong, Learn China’s iconic tile game in 2-3 hours from bilingual guides (English/Japanese/Korean).Sip tea in a relaxed teahouse setting while playing, embracing Chengdu’s famous "slow living" vibe.
Options
Chinese guide( 2 persons)
Japanese or Korean(1)
Chinese Guide(1 person)
Japanese or Korean(2)
Chinese guide( 4 persons)
English guide(1 person )
English guide（4 persons）
Mahjong teaching
English guide( 3 persons)
Japanese or Korean(3)
Chinese guide( 3 persons)
English guide( 2 persons)
Japanese or Korean(4)
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
chill vibe
NorthStar42886951509,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Who 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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