Milo's 米罗缤纷意大利休闲餐厅
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
When friends repeatedly recommended Milo's to me I was very sceptical, but lately have been finding myself there more and more. Milo's is a local chain restaurant with characters from a certain Disney movie on the walls and menu. Our favourite branch is the one at Yanshikou, on the seventh floor...
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Saigon Lotus 阿玉莲西贡餐吧
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Within moments of spying a mention online of a real Vietnamese restaurant in Chengdu, I was on my way over to check it out. Saigon Lotus is on the third floor of the Wanda Complex out on the east second ring. Once there, it took me a while to find the restaurant (in the back next to Early MBA)...
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Mi's Taiwan Xian Cao Tea 仙草密
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
The specialty at Mi's is xian cao, which translates into something like 'immortal herb' and is a familiar offering at most Taiwanese drink places. Xian cao is usually served as a cool brown jelly, and is slightly bitter so is usually sweetened or served with syrup or honey. At Mi's the xian cao...
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L'escargot 小小家
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
L'escargot is a gem of a cafe that has been open for a few months, located a couple of blocks south of the Zijing cinema complex in Tongzilin. The place is so small that if you walked by you might not even notice it, which would be a shame. Inside, it feels very comfortable and welcoming. French...
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Cotton Club 棉花俱乐部
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COTTON CLUB CLOSED - 08.01.2010 (spicy280)
Tried to go to the Cotton Club last night and found it boarded up. I don't know when/if it will reopen, but it's definitely shut down for now.
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Q's Coffee 邱公馆咖啡
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Q's is a small cafe featuring Yunnan coffee, fresh baking, and desserts. The main branch in Tongzilin is elegantly decorated in white and red with wood floors and plants that keep it from feeling stuffy. It's a comfortable and refreshing place to drop in and pick up some sweets or croissants in...
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Muzhuo Café 木桌咖啡
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
Xiao Mu was, once, one of the many young men afflicted with one of contemporary China’s most dangerous vices: online gaming addiction. He is now a man on a mission. His calling: To spread the health and social benefits of foreign board games. To help him realize this goal, he has opened a café...
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No. 1 Outside Beach Club 外滩1号
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Mark Hiew (more chengdu)
There’s something calming about sitting out on a river at any time of day, but that tranquility acquires a touch of the transcendent come evening, when the bright neon lights and hulking canvases of the city skyline heighten the dramatic tension of water and concrete. It’s what makes sitting...
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Jiezi Old Town 街子古镇
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Ticket: Free admission
Busses: Busses depart every 30 minutes from the Chengdu Jinsha Bus Station to Jiezi Town. Service begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5:40 p.m. You can also take a bus from Chongzhou to Jiezi Town.
Jiezi is an old-style town located in the Mt. Qingcheng/Dujiangyan area...
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Jianchuan Museum 建川博物馆
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Ticket: 100RMB
Busses: Chengdu Jinsha Bus Station; Chengdu Shiyangchang Bus Station; Chengdu Shuangliou Bus Station
The Jianchuan Musuem cluster is huge. There are over a dozen museums spread throughout a total area of 500 acres. In a country where the history stretches back thousands of...
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Gaoshengqiao Book Store 新华文轩成都购书中心
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Last year found our favourite book store cocooned in scaffolding and closed for renos. Only the KFC out front remained open. What emerged is some kind of cross between a book store, a department store, and a palace. The place has been redone in marble, with three floors still devoted to books,and...
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Wukuaishi Tea Market 五块石茶叶市场
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Freshly harvested spring tea, famous teas like Tie Guan Yin, herbs and flowers that brew into tisanes, Tibetan brick tea, Yunnan Pu-erh – all can be found at the Wukuaishi wholesale tea market. The best selection is of local teas like Zhu Ye Qing, jasmine, maofeng, and Mengding Shan....
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Jiu Qian Tang 九千堂养生源
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Pete Sweeney (more chengdu)
Jiu Qian Tang was founded in 2005 with special service of Chinese medicine treatments. All staffs in Jiu Qian Tang are experienced experts from different medical colleges, highly excelled in acupuncture, massage and healing treatment.
Jiu Qian Tang is located at 24-34, Longmen Alley, Shuangnan...
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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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