Mianyang Day Trip Guide: Discover Sichuan’s Hidden Gem from Chengdu
You know Chengdu’s pandas and hot pot. But have you heard of Mianyang? My Canadian friend Sarah asked me this last month. Most tourists visit Sichuan’s famous spots. They miss Mianyang – Sichuan’s second largest city. Sarah followed my advice and called it “the most surprising city in China.” This guide shows you everything about […]
Guang’an Day Trip: Discover Deng Xiaoping’s Hometown from Chengdu or Chongqing
Most tourists visit Sichuan’s famous spots. They miss Guang’an. This is Deng Xiaoping’s hometown. My Irish friend Marco asked me about it last month. “Everyone goes to Chengdu. But what about this historical city?” he said. I showed him Guang’an’s secrets. This city is closer to Chongqing than Chengdu. Yet most foreign travelers don’t know […]
Nanchong 2-Day Trip: Discover Sichuan’s Best Preserved Ancient City from Chengdu
Most tourists visit Chengdu’s pandas. They miss Nanchong. This city has Langzhong Ancient City. It’s Sichuan’s largest and best preserved ancient town. My German friend Anna asked me last month. “Where can I see real Three Kingdoms culture?” I showed her Nanchong’s treasures. This 2,200-year-old city amazes visitors. It’s the birthplace of Three Kingdoms culture. […]
Ziyang Day Trip: Discover China’s Ancient Carriage & Character Culture from Chengdu
Most tourists rush to Chengdu’s panda bases. They miss Ziyang. This hidden gem is just 30 minutes from Chengdu by bullet train. My Canadian friend Sarah asked me last week. “Where can I see authentic Chinese culture near Chengdu?” I showed her Ziyang’s treasures. This ancient city dates back 2,100 years. It’s home to China’s […]
Bazhong 2-Day Adventure: Discover Sichuan’s Hidden Gem with Ancient Caves & Red Culture
Most tourists think Bazhong is just another poor, unknown city in Sichuan. They’re wrong. This place has stunning geological landscapes and deep cultural heritage. My Brazilian friend Marco asked me last month. “Where can I see real Chinese history without tourist crowds?” I took him to Bazhong. This city has everything. Ancient Buddhist caves from […]