Luzhou Travel Guide: Discover China’s Hidden Liquor City
You probably know Wuliangye liquor. But have you heard of Luzhou Laojiao? My Italian friend Marco asked me this question last week. Most tourists visit Chengdu for pandas. They miss Luzhou – another famous liquor city in Sichuan. Marco followed my advice and called it “the most authentic Chinese city experience.” This guide will show […]
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 […]
Chengdu Bamboo Village: Make Your Own Traditional Bamboo Crafts!
My Canadian friend Sarah almost skipped this place. “Another village?” she asked. But after weaving her own bamboo basket, she called it “the most authentic cultural experience in China.” Let me show you why Daoming Bamboo Village (Dàomíng Zhúyì Cūn) beats typical tourist spots. What is Bamboo Weaving? Bamboo weaving is China’s ancient craft. Artists […]
Dazhou Day Trip: The Hidden Sichuan Gem Most Tourists Miss
My Canadian friend Sarah asked me last month: “Should I visit Dazhou?” Honestly, I had doubts too. Most travel guides ignore this place. But here’s the thing – after helping over 200 foreign travelers discover China’s hidden spots, I can tell you Dazhou is worth your time. Sarah took my advice and called it “the […]
Yibin Travel Guide: Discover China’s Liquor Capital Near Chengdu
You probably know Wuliangye – one of China’s most famous liquors. But do you know its hometown Yibin? My Spanish friend Carlos asked me this exact question last month. Most tourists rush to see pandas in Chengdu. They miss this amazing city. Carlos followed my advice and called Yibin “the most surprising stop in Sichuan.” […]
Suining Travel Guide: Discover the Hidden Gem Between Chengdu and Chongqing
You probably know Chengdu’s pandas and Chongqing’s hot pot. But have you heard of Suining? My German friend Anna asked me this question last month. Most tourists rush between Chengdu and Chongqing. They miss Suining – the perfect stop between these two cities. Anna followed my advice and called it “the most relaxing Chinese town […]
Panzhihua Travel Guide: Discover China’s Tropical Steel City
You probably know Chengdu’s pandas and Leshan’s giant Buddha. But have you heard of Panzhihua? My Canadian friend Sarah asked me this question last winter. Most tourists visit Sichuan’s popular spots. They miss Panzhihua – China’s only city named after a flower. Sarah followed my advice and called it “the most unique Chinese city experience.” […]
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 […]
Deyang Day Trip from Chengdu: More Than Just Sanxingdui!
Hey travelers! If you’re planning a Sichuan trip, you’ve probably heard of Sanxingdui Museum. But let me tell you—Deyang has way more to offer! As someone who’s lived in Chengdu for a decade and helped hundreds of foreign visitors explore the region, I’ve seen too many tourists rush through Deyang just for the bronzes. My […]
Meishan Day Trip Guide: Discover Su Dongpo’s Hometown from Chengdu
You probably know Chengdu’s pandas and spicy hot pot. But have you heard of Meishan? My Spanish friend Carlos asked me this question last month. Most tourists visit Sichuan’s famous spots. They miss Meishan – the hometown of China’s most famous poet Su Dongpo. Carlos followed my advice and called it “the most cultural small […]