Chengdu Shadow Puppet Museum: Make Your Own Moving Chinese Puppets!
When I first brought my British friend Tom here, he asked confusedly: “What are shadow puppets? Why should I watch shadow puppet shows?” It wasn’t until he made that general puppet dance on the screen that he exclaimed: “This is basically ancient Chinese animation!” Let me explain briefly: Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese folk […]
Neijiang Day Trip Guide: Discover Zhang Daqian’s Hometown from Chengdu
You probably know Chengdu’s pandas and spicy hot pot. But have you heard of Neijiang? My German friend Anna asked me this question last month. Most tourists visit Sichuan’s famous spots. They miss Neijiang – the hometown of China’s most famous painter Zhang Daqian. Anna followed my advice and called it “the most authentic small […]