Junhongji Spicy Crab and Shrimp 俊宏记香辣蟹爬爬虾
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papa xia (silhouette)
I haven't been to the place before but judging from your description and the pics, I think the shrimps you're talking about are called Mantis Prawns.
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Da Dong Bei 大东北
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
Friends often remark that when eating out in Chengdu, they find themselves craving “something different.” After a while, they say, there’s only so much fish-fragrant eggplant they can take, and soon enough, they find themselves making a beeline for the nearest Western comfort food. But for...
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BBQ Fanwo BBQ 饭屋
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
Sometimes, you just want a burger…and pizza, and club sandwiches and piles of spaghetti to boot. But, if you’re as price-conscious as say, a foreign student who does restaurant reviews on the side, you’re not always excited about forking out 30-40 RMB to do so at Peter’s or Grandma’s...
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Chongqing 258 Zhengchang Cai (Fangyou Hui) 重庆258蒸常菜(坊友会）
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
Located along a nondescript strip of South Dianxin Street, just north of Yulin and not far from the intersection of the 1st Ring and South Renmin Road. It would be easy to pass by Fang You Hui without giving it a second glance. This would be a shame given its stereotypically humble charm and the...
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Dodo’s Café 朵朵家咖啡馆
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
Tucked away on a quiet boutique street that is also home to Loft Hostel and Morning Bar, Dodo’s has provided quiet sanctuary for backpackers and hip locals alike for some time now and is, mercifully, far from the crush of the city’s busier thoroughfares.
It’s a shame that it receives...
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Morning Bar 早上好
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
For those looking for a new live music spot with a fresh range of drinks to keep you entertained, newly opened Morning bar, across the street from Loft hostel just west of People’s Park, offers a breath of fresh air.
Morning, set up and operated by the owner, Zhang, wanted to create a space...
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Middle Bar 弥渡
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
There’s something very self-conscious about some of the bar names in Chengdu. A number of them use their nomenclature to describe their size: there is “Little House,” “Little Bar,” (two of them, in fact) and “Middle Bar.” There’s no “Big Bar” that I’m aware of yet, but I...
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Woodfish Café 木鱼咖啡餐厅
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
Hostel fare generally follows a fairly strict mandate: bright, rainbow-hued walls and cheap, homey grub (think banana oatmeal), often with Bob Marley’s “Legend” bopping on the speakers.
Woodfish Café, though connected to Dragontown Hostel, is not that kind of restaurant. Located on the...
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Small Garden 小花园
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
A lot of visitors to Chengdu will attempt to “do” the city in the space of a few days. From their hotel they will take hired transportation to the panda-breeding center and to Leshan’s large Buddha before purchasing souvenirs on Jinli street. In so doing, they will catch some of the...
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Re-C Art Space 廊桥当代艺术空间
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
Chengdu is well known as a creative hub, but for all the talk of its budding art scene, there’s been a shortage of galleries featuring local artists. Enter Re-C, located behind Dufu’s Cottage in the west of the city, whose curator, Zhao Huan, opened the center to serve as a less-commercial...
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East Lake Park 东湖公园
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
There was a moment as I gazed out from the glass promontory over the large, serene lake of East Lake Park *located off the 2nd Ring Road in Chengdu’s south, where I forgot that I was in China. On a pleasant weekend afternoon such as this one, other parks would be teeming, with a section of the...
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Luodai 落带
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
To Get There:
Note: Some visitors may wish to visit in July, when Luodai holds the traditional Hakka Dragon water-splashing festival.
Directions: Take the bus from Xinnanmen Station for 5.5 RMB. Travel should take between 40-50 minutes. The ticket o
Spring is finally in bloom, and as you...
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He Ri Jun Hot Springs 何日君温泉水疗
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Pete Sweeney (more chengdu)
Chengdu, while beautiful, gets cold come winter. My favorite place to warm up is a traditional Chinese bath, and He Ri Jun Hot Springs is convenient, cheap, and comprehensive.
The concept of the Chinese spa can be daunting for those who don't know what to expect. First, a Chinese bath is...
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