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Private Half Day Mahjong Lesson: Learn to play mahjong in the country where the popular game started

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Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tradition of mahjong with a private half-day lesson in Chengdu. Learn the rules of the game and play with locals at a traditional teahouse.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Tea House - In Chengdu, Mahjong reigns as the premier form of entertainment, surpassing other hobbies such as badminton and table tennis. Across the city, individuals of varying ages engage in the game at parks, teahouses, and communal plazas. It’s a social hub where friends and relatives converse, and business professionals conduct negotiations over the game boards.\n\nYour adventure begins at your hotel in Chengdu, where a personal guide will greet you and escort you via subway or cab to a traditional teahouse.\n\nOnce you’re comfortably settled with a freshly brewed cup of tea, your guide will prepare the Mahjong set and initiate your exclusive tutorial on the game’s mechanics. Mahjong shares certain aspects with the card game rummy, involving elements of skill, strategy, recollection, and fortune. You’ll be taught the regulations and given the opportunity to hone your skills under your guide’s supervision. Subsequently, you’re invited to join in a round of Mahjong with the teahouse’s regular patrons, should you choose to do so.\n\nWhen your instruction concludes, your guide will assist you in hailing a cab to return to your hotel or proceed to your next venue (at your own cost).

What's Included

Taxi or metro fare from your hotel to the tea house
Hotel pick up and drop off
Mahjong rental fee
Private English-speaking guide
One cup of tea

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks (unless specified)

Additional Information

Learn to play mahjong in the country where the popular game started during this private lesson. A favorite pastime in Chengdu, mahjong is an important social activity for all ages. With an instructor-guide, you’ll visit a local teahouse to learn the rules of the game. After practicing, you can try playing a round with some Chengdu locals at the teahouse. Choose either a morning or afternoon lesson to suit your schedule. Includes one cup of tea.