⭐⭐⭐⭐ · ¥80–150/person
Shujiufang is one of Chengdu's most respected traditional hot pot restaurants — less touristy than Haidilao but equally celebrated among locals. The broth uses a traditional beef tallow base with Pixian doubanjiang, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. The restaurant maintains the old Chengdu hot pot tradition without the performance elements of chain restaurants.
['Less crowded than Haidilao — waits are shorter', "The duck intestine and tripe are essential Chengdu hot pot ingredients — don't skip them", 'Cook delicate ingredients (tofu, vegetables) in the mild section if you ordered half-half', 'The sesame oil dipping sauce is the traditional Chengdu accompaniment']
Recommended by food travel creators as the best local Chengdu hot pot alternative to the tourist-focused chains
Address (English): 33 Kehua North Rd, Wuhou District, Chengdu
Address (Chinese — show to driver): 武侯区科华北路33号
Take Didi (China's Uber equivalent) and show the Chinese address above. Or use the metro — all major Chengdu attractions and restaurant districts are well-connected.
Most restaurants in Chengdu accept Alipay and WeChat Pay. Both apps now accept international credit cards — set up Alipay before arriving in China. Some traditional restaurants prefer cash.
Citizens of 54+ countries can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. This restaurant is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay in Chengdu.
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