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Anna Nowak
Toronto, Canada
“Mia felt like an old friend. She showed us a side of Chengdu we would never have found on our own.”
·June 2026
Verified localChengdu
Meet Mia
Tea-house regular with a serious appetite for spice
5 (102 reviews)251 trips hostedReplies in ~1h
Tea cultureStreet foodSlow travel
Certified tea sommelierChina Unlocked verified host5+ years hosting
About your local
Meet Mia
I moved to Chengdu for university and fell for the pace of the city—tea houses at 10am, mahjong under the trees, dinners that stretch until midnight.
I studied English literature at Sichuan University and later trained as a tea sommelier. Guiding started as weekend work with visiting friends and became my full-time job in 2017.
Over 250 trips later, I still love the moment guests taste their first proper mapo tofu, or realize a Chengdu afternoon can just mean sitting under bamboo with a cup of tea and nowhere to be.
My Work: Full-time local guide since 2017
Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (native), Sichuanese
Based in: Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Response time: Usually replies within 1 hour
Verified Host:
- Government ID confirmed
- Phone number verified
- Email verified
- 5+ years hosting with China Unlocked
My idea of a great day
Tea in People's Park, a market wander, lunch selected by your spice comfort level, and an afternoon following whichever lane, craft shop, or café feels interesting.
Tea at People's Park
Bamboo-leaf tea at my regular spot while the park comes to life.
Market wander and street snacks
A nearby market and street snacks, dialed to your spice comfort.
Lunch and a slow afternoon
Family lunch, then a slow drift through whichever lane or café pulls you in.
Nothing is fixed—we shape the day around you.
What’s included
Included
- A flexible plan shaped around you
- Translation and navigation
- Food ordering help
- Message support before meeting
Not included
- Attraction entrance tickets
- Taxi, subway, and Didi fares
- Food and drinks
- Hotel accommodation
- Gratuities (never expected)
Things to know
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your experience
- Want something custom? Just message me — I love designing personal itineraries
- Tips are never expected, always appreciated
- Kid-friendly by default — I adjust the pace and food picks for young travelers
- Message anytime before we meet to ask questions or share what you'd like to see
Activity level
Light
~5 km walking
Mostly flat walking with plenty of stops
Accessibility
- Kids welcome
- Seniors welcome
Slow pace with plenty of sit-down stops
- Pregnancy-friendly
Light walking, easy to shorten anytime
- Wheelchair accessible
Some lanes are narrow — message me for a wheelchair-friendly route
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen and a light layer
- Portable phone charger
- A little cash for small food stalls (most places accept mobile pay too)
Where we’ll meet
Meet at landmark
We'll meet at the main gate of People's Park (人民公园) — easy to find and right next to our first tea house.
Address: People's Park Main Gate (人民公园正门), 12 Shaocheng Rd, Qingyang District, Chengdu
Nearest metro: Line 2 · People's Park Station (人民公园站), Exit B — 3 min walk north to the gate
How to find me
I'll stand just inside the main gate holding a small orange 'China Unlocked' sign, wearing a red scarf so I'm easy to spot in the crowd.
Prefer a hotel pickup? Message me and I'll come to you if you're within the 2nd Ring.
Get directions in Google MapsWhat guests are saying
5 · 102 reviews
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Communication5.0
Punctuality4.9
Local knowledge5.0
Value4.9
Frequently asked
- We shift indoors — tea houses, museums, or covered markets. If the weather is severe, we can reschedule or refund.
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$88 total
Free cancellation · Reserve now, pay later