Nestled along Huangjueping Main Street, Jiaotong Teahouse (交通茶馆) stands as a testament to a bygone era, preserving the charm and ambiance of the 1970s and 1980s in Chongqing.
Table of Contents
- Basic Information
- Location and Transportation
- History of the Teahouse
- Classic Charm
- Vlog about Jiaotong Teahouse
- Useful Tips Summarized from Reviews
- Attractions near Jiaotong Teahouse
Basic Information
| Website | http://www.cajcg.com/ |
| Opening Hours | 7.00 – 19.00 |
| Telephone Number | 0086-13608340895 |
Location and Transportation
Jiaotong Teahouse is situated at 4 Huangjueping Main Street, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China. Here are two convenient ways to reach this charming teahouse:
- Subway and Bus
- Start by taking Line 2 of the Chongqing Rail Transit (CRT) and disembark at Xiejia Wan Station.
- Exit through Exit 5 at Xiejia Wan Station.
- Walk to Xiejia Wan Bus Station and transfer to Bus 823 or Bus 223 heading towards Huangjueping Main Street.
- Disembark at the Huangjueping Main Street Bus Stop.
- Public Bus
- You can also reach Jiaotong Teahouse by taking several bus routes. The following bus routes will take you to the Huangjueping Main Street Bus Stop: Bus 223, Bus 233, Bus 233 (Interval Service), Bus 244, Bus 441, Bus 823, and Bus 3265
The Old Transport Teahouse is still located in the original brick-and-tile canteen, with its wooden tables and benches, old tile roofs, and stained bricks. There’s a mix of the sour smell from the sewers and the steam from cheap tea, creating a thick atmosphere. The scents of smoke, sweat, and perfume blend together. Yet, it remains crowded every day, as tourists flock here to take photos for that nostalgic experience that’s been missing for so long! Later, due to the… Read more »
1️⃣ Various types of tea are available for 10 yuan, along with playing cards and some snacks. The tea is quite good and authentic! 2️⃣ We arrived around five in the afternoon, and it wasn’t too crowded. Most people were chatting, having fun, or deep in thought. 3️⃣ It’s a great place for small gatherings of 2-6 people to relax; it’s a paradise for introverts. 4️⃣ The retro-style architecture is perfect for photography; you’ll get great pictures! 5️⃣ The subway… Read more »
Chongqing Traffic Teahouse is located at the old campus of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. There are many traditional teahouses nearby that are still in operation, and the rustic decor will instantly transport you back 30 years. You can spend three hours leisurely sipping tea and munching on sunflower seeds. After that, take advantage of the nice weather to stroll along the banks of the Jialing River. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a middle-aged man performing diving tricks off… Read more »
I arrived at the teahouse quite early, and there weren’t many people around. By around nine o’clock, it started to get busy with lots of locals chatting about how to make money, among other things. Enjoying a cup of tea here is truly delightful!
I’ve fallen in love with the leisurely lifestyle in Chongqing.
Because it’s raining today, there aren’t as many people in the teahouse as before. This allows us to sit comfortably, drink tea, and chat.
There’s another Jiaotong Teahouse, which is a derivative of the original transportation teahouse. It is located just 100 meters away. The owner mentioned that the original teahouse is going to be relocated to a new site nearby due to demolition, so this teahouse is something to see before it disappears.
I ordered three cups and found the flavors of Bi Luo Chun (碧螺春) and Zhu Ye Qing (竹叶青) to be quite bitter. (I don’t usually drink brewed tea, so I can’t really discern the flavors; when I say it’s bitter, I don’t mean it negatively.) The Tuo Cha (沱茶) is a specialty; the first brew has a smoother taste, but by the second brew, it becomes bitter. If you’re like me and don’t drink much tea, you might want to… Read more »
The Jiaotong Tea House has become a popular spot for taking photos. There are more people taking pictures than local elderly people enjoying tea. A portion of tea and melon seeds generally cost 10 yuan. The taste is average. In the tea house, there are also elderly people selling maltose by pounding it with a hammer, which is quite unique. The chaos is indeed chaotic, but the disorder is also part of its charm.
I visited Jiaotong Tea House around November last year. It was so cozy to drink hot tea, have some snacks, and chat. Today, it’s crowded and feels very hot. The hot tea doesn’t help, so I suggest not coming for crowded photo shoots.
The food and drinks are all priced at 10 yuan, which is indeed very reasonable. However, none of them are delicious. I ordered four cups of tea, and except for a Jasmine one that was barely drinkable, the others were really not good. They tasted much worse compared to the tea houses I visited in Chengdu. As for the snacks, peanuts, melon seeds, spicy broad beans, and twist dough, they were all very average.