The custom of drinking tea in Sichuan originated in the early Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). It is an important part of the ancient Sichuan culture. The low table and bamboo chairs peculiar to Chengdu and the three-piece tea set (including the bowl, lid and tray) from a unique tea culture. Tea houses are scattered across the cities and country of the province. Sitting in a tea house, you may not only taste different kinds of tea but also enjoy story-telling or other art performances to appreciate the local custom.