Tea Time in Chongqing

After leaving the hustle and bustle of the Hongya Cave, we crossed the street, looking for a place to sit overlooking the river.

We walked down some stairs and came across a tranquil little tea place with recorded flute music playing.

The friendly owner spoke some English and served us excellent green tea. We sat for at least half an hour, feeling like we'd found some quiet little village in the midst of this metropolis of 30 million.