Explore restaurants in Chengdu to find classic delicacies in market life.
September Chengdu
In September, Chengdu, the autumn feeling is getting stronger, and the street is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus. Speaking of Chengdu, this central city located in southwest China has been visited time and time again and attracted by its market and modern life. Food, mahjong, and teahouses seem to be the entire daily life of Chengdu people. Chengdu is a city for leisure and vacation. Some people like to compare Chengdu with Chongqing. In my eyes, Chongqing and Chengdu have their own merits. When I was in college, I had accumulated a long time of money, and I would use the winter and summer vacations to take a long-distance trip. The Sichuan and Chongqing region is the place I have visited the most. Every time I come here for a transfer or experience its market life, hot pot, noodles, and skewers are all my favorite food. Food is closely related to the local culture. If you want to understand the culture of a place, starting with delicious food is often the fastest way.
Pengzhen Shuangliu Lao Tea House
The century-old teahouse in Pengzhen, located in Shuangliu, Chengdu, is now not only a place for nearby residents to drink tea, but also a photography base. Because of its unique humanistic atmosphere, coupled with the history and characteristics of the teahouse, it has become a place for photographers to create.
It took about half an hour to take the subway from Chunxi Road with a friend, and it took about 6 kilometers to take a taxi. The fare was about 15 yuan to arrive at the old teahouse. Because I had just arrived in Chengdu from Sanya, I felt that the prices in Chengdu were still very close to the people compared to Sanya. It can be seen indirectly from the taxi fare. Rail transit is also getting more convenient year by year. I remember that there were not so many subways in 2017.
Elderly people and tourists in the teahouse.
Pengzhen Hundred Years Old Tea House
The interior decoration of the teahouse still maintains the decoration style of the last century and has not changed. This is also the characteristic of this teahouse. From the perspective of architecture, it is very historical.
A cup of tea in the teahouse costs only ten yuan, and photos can be taken casually, and the old men in the teahouse are also happy to be photographed. I visited Pengzhen with friends. Unlike commercial towns, more residents here live a full life. I bought oranges and watermelons on the street, asked for a cup of tea at the teahouse, sat in the teahouse and experienced the city life in Chengdu.
The old teahouse is really a good place to take cultural photos.
The story of that era can be seen from the old buildings.
The weather in Chengdu is cloudy and foggy, which is not very good for shooting. It is rare to find sunny days.
The best way to integrate into the city in Chengdu is to drink tea. I think the atmosphere of drinking tea is much better than that of Chongqing. In fact, the atmosphere in Chengdu is a relaxed, leisurely and comfortable atmosphere. I think Chengdu is also the most leisurely city in the country.
Lunch was bought at a nearby restaurant. A twice-cooked pork is twenty yuan, a green vegetable is ten yuan, and a small dish is five yuan. I have to say that the prices in the town are close to the people. Two people solved the lunch for dozens of yuan, and it was very rich.
Stir-frying is a dish ordered at the restaurant next to the teahouse. A plate of fried vegetables costs ten yuan, a cold dish platter costs five yuan, stir-fried twice-cooked pork twenty yuan, and rice is free. Prices are simply too cheap.
Taikoo Li, Chunxi Road-the most fashionable place
Chunxi Road ifs+ Ocean Taikoo Li can be said to be the core area of Chengdu. It is also a symbol of modern life in Chengdu. The panda at ifs International Finance Center can be regarded as one of Chengdu's landmarks. The street is full of big brands, fashionable young people, luxury cars, this is the most fashionable place in Chengdu. As the central city in Southwest China, Chengdu's development has become better and better over the years.
Taikoli Fangsuo Bookstore-Chengdu must-check in Internet celebrity bookstores (in fact, more people come here to take photos than read books), Fangsuo Bookstore will often have exhibitions, and different exhibitions will be held every other day.
Fangsuo Bookstore has many books covering various fields. There are also traditional Chinese characters books from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. This is relatively rare. The traditional Chinese character book I bought at a second-hand bookstore in Hualien, Taiwan last year has been kept at home for collection.
The two business districts of Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li are connected. There are many department stores in the Chunxi Road business district, which are consumed by civilians. Taikoo Li is basically high-end luxury goods.
At noon, I drank tea in the old teahouse to watch humanistic life. In the afternoon, I came to Taikoi to experience the modern atmosphere. I have always felt that Chengdu and Chongqing are both quite dreamy cities. Compared with first-tier cities, I think Chengdu is a city that still has a lot of life. Feeling that if you have lived in Chengdu for a long time, you will not want to leave here.
Taikoo Li Fangsuo Bookstore, this bookstore is on the bottom floor of the mall. It has an industrial design and is very atmospheric. It also has various books, cultural and creative products, as well as children's toys. It sells more comprehensive things. There are also many people reading books
Speaking of Chengdu cuisine, you must use hot pot? The main thing is to string strings. Zhimin Road is a famous snack street in Chengdu, surrounded by delicious food gathering places. Chengdu diners, fishers, and several restaurants on the roadside all represent the characteristics of Sichuan cuisine. Walking into Zhimin Road, this roadside malatang. Judging from the decoration style, it belongs to a retro and nostalgic style and feels like an old shop.
Spicy beef, small dishes cost more than ten yuan a bowl. Although there are a lot of peppers, they are not very spicy. They are a very fragrant taste.
The amount of thousand-layer tripe is reasonable. I think it is a must-order small dish and can be eaten directly. When the skewers are not ready yet, eating some side dishes can also satisfy your cravings.
This roadside is now open to all over the country and has branches all over the country. It can be eaten not only in Chengdu, but also in most cities. The per capita consumption is also very cheap, only about 80 yuan. A string of sticks only costs 50 cents.
The dishes are very rich, with many varieties of skewers, and the combination of meat and vegetables is also nutritious.
Quail eggs and dried bean curd are my favorites.
It is best to make an appointment in advance for this store, otherwise there may be a long queue at night. The business hours are from 11:00 to 1:00 in the morning. It is located in the central area of Zhimin Road, about 170 meters from Exit B of the new south gate of the subway station.
The clerk will help you prepare the oil saucer voluntarily, or you can choose it yourself. It costs five yuan/person/serving.
Malubianbian Malatang
This store is a direct-sales store on the roadside. I personally think it will be more authentic and has been recommended by many platforms.
The decoration in the store belongs to the old style of the 8090s. Walking into the store is like traveling through that era, which is very atmospheric.
Regardless of holidays, it will be full at night. There are locals from Chengdu and tourists from other places.
It costs fifty cents a lot. Most vegetarian dishes have one lot, which is fifty cents. Meat costs about two to three lots, which is more than one piece. The egg fried rice at six yuan is very popular with me. It is cost-effective. It is not only delicious, but also feels like it can relieve the greasy flavor of the string. Highly recommended. In addition to this roadside in Chengdu, there are many chain stores in China. The ingredients and ingredients are airlifted from Chengdu, so the taste will not be too different.
Roadside Malatang: No. 48 Zhimin Road, 170 meters away from Exit b of Xinnan Gate of Metro Line 3, and close to Ocean Taikoo Li.
Sichuan cuisine-Chengdu eaters
When you come to Chengdu to taste delicious food, you must be a qualified Chengdu eater. This Sichuan restaurant below is called Chengdu eater. It is also located on Zhimin Road, right next to Malatang on the roadside. Sichuan cuisine is one of the four major cuisines with traditional Chinese characteristics and one of the eight major cuisines. Sichuan cuisine has a wide range of materials, varied seasonings, diverse dishes, and equal emphasis on fresh and mellow tastes. It is famous for its good use of spicy seasonings, and its unique cooking methods and strong local flavor. It integrates the characteristics of all parties in the southeast, northwest and west, draws on the strengths of many families, is good at absorbing and innovating, and enjoys a reputation both at home and abroad.
Naked Tuotuo shrimp-Use high-temperature sesame oil to pour the freshly strung prawns with oil. Soon the prawns will turn from blue to red and they will be cooked. The waiter in the store showed us this process in person.
Duck sausage dipped in water. This dish is dipped in seasonings and eaten. It has a crisp feeling and is very delicious. It is ordered at every table, 28 yuan/serving.
The beef is boiled with mandarin ducks. The beef is very large. One side is spicy and the other side is light. Her friend has a cold and can't eat spicy food, so she eats the light side.
Sichuan-style grilled fish slices with green pepper. This dish is to peel the fish meat and string it into skewers, then add the fish soup with ingredients such as pickled cabbage, and serve it separately. Order a dish. There are actually two ways to eat it. You can eat fish meat and drink soup. In fact, we northerners are not very interested in soup. Southerners prefer to drink soup. This time, we felt very good and fresh after drinking this fish soup, and it was unanimously praised by our friends.
The naked Tuotuo shrimp is actually peeled and immersed in high-temperature oil. It will be cooked in dozens of seconds. The oil and spicy aroma are also integrated into the ingredients themselves.
The first choice for Sichuan cuisine-Chengdu eaters.
Sugar, oil and fruit, a specialty snack only found in Sichuan, is sweet and delicious. Common sugar-oil fruits are made of glutinous rice, brown sugar and sesame seeds. The glutinous rice flour is fried in oil, wrapped in white sesame seeds and worn with bamboo sticks. The sugar-oil fruits of Chengdu eaters are very shaped and are worn with branches. This dish is like the fruit of a tree.
Chengdu food and beverage address: No. 48 Zhimin Road, 180 meters away from Exit B of Xinnanmen Station of Metro Line 3, and close to Ocean Taikoo Li.
Fishman Fish Cuts-a unique hot pot in the market
The traditional Chengdu hot pot in my impression may be hot pot with red oil as the base. The eating method at this popular restaurant on Zhimin Road is quite novel. First, warm the pebbles to more than 100 meters, add seasonings, water, and fresh ingredients in the country., and you can eat them in about 7 or 8 minutes. There are mainly fish pots and frog pots. The store is not very large and the decoration is very simple. The store is basically full at noon. Sometimes you need to wait for a waiting table. Anyway, I am used to it. In Chengdu's gourmet restaurants, as long as it is delicious, I always line up.
The ice powder in this store is a unique one, and ice powder is also one of the most distinctive snacks in Chengdu.
Tofu can be added to the pot to allow the originally light ingredients to be immersed in the red oil soup pot to have a taste.
Brown sugar glutinous rice cake is a traditional snack made from brown sugar and glutinous rice. The fried glutinous rice cake is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It tastes better when paired with brown sugar and dry ingredients.
This time I chose a frog pot. In fact, I rarely eat frog-related food. Every time I cook at home, I basically don't eat anything about frogs because I don't dare to eat it, but this restaurant handles frogs well. The head and skin are removed, leaving only the head and skeleton. I dare to eat frogs with confidence this time.
Holy Girl Fruit, this dish, I am more curious about its preparation, how
The specialty drinks in the store, homemade drinks, taste good and cost nine yuan.
Around the hot pot, there are various snacks with Chengdu characteristics. Each dish costs a few yuan or a dozen yuan, each with its own characteristics and looks good when photographed.
Yufu Yuzai Zhimin Road Store: No. 48 and No. 2 Zhimin Road, there are many chain stores in Chengdu. The quality and service price are basically the same. There are discounts for holding a student ID card, and you can also get discounts for group purchase packages.
Achieving freedom of oysters-consuming heroes
As the name suggests, this store should be a gourmet restaurant related to raw oysters. In fact, this store is an oyster self-service store that specializes in raw oysters. If you are tired of hot pot and skewers in Chengdu, as well as Sichuan cuisine, you can come and try it. I personally recommend this store because the quality of the ingredients is relatively good and authentic. The price of 98 yuan per person is affordable.
I prefer to eat buffets because for a fixed price, you can enjoy many kinds of delicious food. Buffets are usually very affordable. If you can eat with friends, eating buffets is definitely the best choice.
The restaurant has a lot of supplies, but the main products are seafood products mainly composed of raw oysters. Prawns and scallops are also supplied in unlimited quantities. Seafood is my favorite ingredient. I have loved eating prawns since I was a child, so I can eat it this time. Enough. Compared with other cafeterias, the quality of prawns is still very good and they are relatively large.
Pickled products include roasted chicken wings, beef, mutton, as well as palm treasures and vegetables. Palm treasures is the name of the ingredients I only knew after I came to the south. It is the center of the chicken feet. It is called Palm treasure. It is very crisp and delicious.
The oysters are also big and very fresh.
The seasonings are self-service, with various dips available to suit your taste.
corned beef
Put the oysters on the stove and roast them one by one, and then spread them with mashed garlic. The juice of the oysters will overflow little by little, and the aroma will come to your face.
Heroic consumption: Second floor of No. 25 - 23, Section 4, Hongxing Road.
Yuanyang Building-Check-in place for Internet celebrity attractions
I basically didn't do any guides when I came to Chengdu this time, because it was my fourth time here and I was very familiar with most of the attractions, so I just wanted to take a stroll around. This time, a friend took me to an Internet celebrity attraction-Yuanyang Tower. This was the first time I had heard of this attraction. After I posted on my circle of friends, some local friends in Chengdu asked me where I was? Even people in Chengdu don't know about it, but by the way, there are still many people who come here to check in to take photos, and they are all girls. The photos are good. There are many people who come here to check in. There are no way for boys to take photos when they come to this scenic spot, and it won't look too good when photographed.
Yuanyang Building is actually two very old buildings. The reason why it is called Yuanyang Building may be because there are two stairs connecting the two buildings. The reason why it has become an Internet celebrity attraction is because of its unique living atmosphere. In the fast-developing Chengdu, two old buildings are also hidden in the city. People have lived here for decades. The imprint of history and time can be seen from the door, the stairs, and the details.
Zhong Shuge-This bookstore has also become a national chain bookstore and an Internet celebrity bookstore. If you drop by, you can go and have a look, or you can order a cup of coffee inside and read a book for a while.
After Yuanyang Tower became an Internet celebrity attraction, it not only attracted tourists, but also a photography creation base. You can find a professional team of photographers when visiting here.
It is said that this building will be demolished and rebuilt next year. If you want to check in, please go as early as possible.
The atmosphere of life is very strong.
Yuanyang Tower: No. 18 Hongwasi Street, near Sichuan University (you can visit Sichuan University together), near Moziqiao Subway Station.
Tour Jinli at night
Jinli, one of the most famous attractions in Chengdu, basically appears in every travel note. I think it has more charm than wide and narrow alleys. Come here for a walk after dinner. The red lanterns all over the street are the highlights, which makes the atmosphere here better.
There are all kinds of specialty shops, snack bars, bars, and places to watch Sichuan Opera. I remember when I first came to this place in 2017, I watched Sichuan Opera in Jinli. The ticket cost 60 yuan for one hour and tea was provided, but half an hour of the one-hour performance was devoted to promoting things. I highly recommend it.
Zhang Fei beef, hot pot base, and Shuangliu rabbit head are all gifts worth buying.
There are similar scenic spots across the country, selling various specialties and being very commercial. However, due to its architecture and history, Jinli is still a worthwhile place to visit when visiting Chengdu.
Deji braised kebabs
The first thing I heard was the name of this store-Deqi, isn't this our Northeastern dialect? And it was a barbecue shop, and I wondered if this had anything to do with our Northeast barbecue. However, I was half right. The owner of the shop is from Northeast China, but the skewer shop is still different from our Northeast barbecue. I think it should belong to a barbecue shop that integrates north and south. It not only suits my taste, but also suits the tastes of Chengdu people. Traditional barbecues are to roast skewers on a charcoal stove. Although they are very fragrant, But if you take a step of caution, it will be burnt. The burnt part will pose a cancer risk if you eat it. Although it is delicious, it is unhealthy. I had heard about this store before I came here, so I specially visited the braising process. braising actually involves hanging the pickled kebabs in a large vat at high temperature, covering the lid, and then using the charcoal fire at the bottom of the pot. The temperature is used to simmer the kebabs inside the vat until cooked.
Fresh kebabs
There is still a difference between the eating method and traditional barbecue. The service staff will help you shake off the grilled kebabs and place them on the plate for easy consumption. At this time, you don't have to worry about the kebabs getting cold because there are candles underneath to heat them.
I ordered kebabs and paired them with vegetables, which felt a bit like barbecued meat.
Mushrooms? Very fresh. After all, you get what you pay for. If you want to eat good quality
Beer is definitely indispensable for eating barbecue. There is a wall in the store filled with various craft beers. They are all my favorite ones. Each one has its own taste. Compared with domestic beer, I prefer foreign beer. The taste of beer.
Healthier practices.
Deqi Braised Kebabs (Oak Forest Store): No. 75, Xiangguoli Food Court, 1st Floor, No. 23, Oak Forest East Road. There are many chain stores in Chengdu, and the quality, price and services are the same.
Jiyu-my favorite Thai hot pot
It is hard to imagine that in a place like Chengdu, where red oil hot pot is everywhere, there is actually a living space for Thai hot pot. Moreover, it is super popular. There is a long, long queue no matter holidays. In Chengdu, there is really a restaurant that is delicious. You have to queue up for a long, long time. This is also an Internet celebrity store. It opens at 11:30 noon every day, and at 11:00, people will queue up one after another to enter the store. Jiyu is also a national chain store with good reviews and reputation.
Since it was for three people, I ordered a set meal for three, which was equipped with vegetables, meat and seafood.
Six-headed abalone, put the fresh abalone into the pot and cook it for a few minutes. After you fish it out, the waiter will help you cut it for easy consumption. The quality of the ingredients in this store is really fresh, and the dishes are also very nice. It has a Thai style, and the bottom of tom yum is no different from the tom yum soup I had previously tasted in Thailand.
Internet celebrity coconut bowl, this uses a coconut shell, and inside is ice cream and fruits. It is super delicious when mixed together, but it is also a little expensive. 48 yuan each.
The shrimp waiter will also help you peel them. I have to say that the service in this restaurant is really good, better than Haidilao. Nowadays, many restaurants not only strive for taste, but also pay more and more attention to service. A good service will also satisfy customers and win favorable reviews.
Alcohol is also available in the store, and there are many brewed wines that you can try.
The signature shrimp curry is also a very popular dish. If you need it, the waiter will also help you peel the shrimp. The focus of this dish is the curry-flavored soup, which is mixed with the prawns. In Chinese cuisines, there are very few dishes involving curry. I think I can try the signature shrimp curry dish.
Snacks are given in unlimited quantities, and the prices are quite affordable. For about 120 yuan per person, you can eat very well.
big dinner
Jiyu Thai Hot Pot: Jingrong Phase 2 Foreign Exhibition Shopping Gate 1 (with branches across the country) is 120 yuan per person, and it is chain nationwide.
commune
When you come to Chengdu, how can you not go to a bar and sit? Jiuyan Bridge in Chengdu seems to be a famous bar street with many bars. However, I prefer the chain brand commune Commune. This store is a must-check store every time I come to Chengdu.
Commune
There are four shops in Chengdu every time you come to a must-check bar.
From beer costing more than a dozen yuan a bottle to foreign wine costing more than a thousand yuan, it satisfies various consumer groups. The bar is also a Western restaurant, where you can order a variety of Western food or snacks. The American retro industrial design also caters to the public's aesthetics. Now this brand is a national chain store, with branches in Nanning, Haikou, Zhuhai, Beijing and other cities. It is said that Xi'an and Chongqing stores will also open soon.
Red wine? It is said to be shipped from Chile and sells for 498 yuan/bottle
The environment of the bar.
The simple Western meals they serve are also good. This bar not only has a variety of wines to serve, but when there are many people, I think I can order pizza, chicken wings, French fries, and drink some beer? That's great.
The store is designed in an American industrial style and very modern. I think I prefer the environment and atmosphere of chain bars to privately opened bars because the brand is more professional.
Red wine + my favorite Heingan beer?
The prices of drinks are very common and affordable to the public. Whisky only costs more than 100 yuan.
There are four stores in Chengdu, and each store has the same price and service. There are also many stores across the country. Bars worth recommending cost 80 yuan per person.
Jiahao Yuemei Hotel
Hearing the name of this hotel is very comfortable. I like the European design style of this hotel very much. ① It is different from traditional hotels, the design is quite thoughtful. The tables and chairs are all retro designed, and the warm yellow lighting in the room. I think it is very suitable for taking photos?,② For a hotel costing more than 200 yuan, the room is also equipped with a large bathtub, which is suitable for taking a bath.③ The location is also good. It can be reached within a kilometer of walking from Tianfu Square. It is more convenient to ride a shared bicycle in Chengdu. It takes ten minutes to ride to scenic spots such as Kuanzhai Alley, Taikoi, and People's Park. It is super convenient.④ Ctrip reservations generally include breakfast. Breakfast is not a self-service type, but will be delivered to each room by calling the front desk. All are Chengdu specialty snacks.
③ There are supermarkets and restaurants nearby, which are very convenient (the Northeast restaurant next to the hotel is terrible and not recommended)
The highlight design of the entire hotel is this large bathtub? It is hard to think of a hotel costing more than 200 yuan equipped with a bathtub, which is something that ordinary hotels cannot do.
The bedding was also clean and tidy, and the housekeeping staff came to clean it every day.
Inside the room.
hotel corridor
? No. 139 Wenweng Road, Jinjiang District, Chengdu City, 850 meters away from People's Park Subway Station
People's Park-A great place for leisure and walking
People's Park is a true portrayal of the leisurely life of the people of Chengdu. The parks in every city are gathering places for uncles and aunts. Walking, singing, dancing, and various cultural and artistic activities can be seen here. However, in People's Park, you can see many uncles and aunts Drinking tea here? The scene of drinking tea is also very spectacular. If you can't go to the old tea house of Guanyingge in Pengzhen, it is also a good choice to sit here and drink tea.
Heming Tea House is the most famous tea house in People's Park, and there is an endless stream of locals and outsiders. Drinking tea and chatting in the shade of a tree, experiencing the most leisurely life in Chengdu.
Bamboo and wooden chairs should be unique to Sichuan because of bamboo production.
B & Bs for traveling abroad are what I love. When I stay in a hotel, I change my stay. Compared with hotels, B & Bs have more space and are equipped with practical equipment such as kitchens and washing machines. Moreover, when there are many people, the average price will be more favorable, so B & Bs are also the first choice for traveling abroad. Now, the domestic B & B platform is still the best one. Tujia has many houses and holds activities from time to time and gives coupons. Prices are more favorable than other platforms.
The B & B booked on Tujia Platform is located in Evergrande Square in Chengdu City. It overlooks the entire city and is considered a higher-story building
living room
This B & B is a hardcover apartment in Evergrande Plaza. The decoration was renovated by Evergrande Group. The quality of the apartment can be seen in every detail from the floor to furniture to the bathroom.
Compared with hotels, the biggest convenience of B & Bs is that they have a washing machine. Washing is very convenient and eliminates the trouble of washing by hand.
The B & B is equipped with free mineral water and a fee of red wine, which is about 100 yuan per bottle.
Tujia B & B is located on the 41st floor and overlooks the night view of the entire Chengdu City and includes the 339 TV Tower. The view is very good and suitable for taking photos.
The bedding was clean and tidy.
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