Sanxingdui Museum Near Chengdu: Why This 5,000-Year-Old “Alien” Civilization Is a Must-See for Foreign Travelers in China
Have you heard of Sanxingdui (Sānxīngduī, 三星堆)?It’s just 40 minutes from Chengdu—but feels like another planet. I took a Danish friend there last spring. He stared at the giant bronze masks with bulging eyes and whispered: “Did ancient aliens build this?” Here’s the thing: Sanxingdui isn’t sci-fi. It’s real.And it’s one of the most mind-blowing archaeological […]
Chengdu’s 100km Ring Greenway Bike Ride: The World’s Largest Urban Cycling Loop for Foreign Travelers in China
You’ve heard of Chengdu’s pandas.Maybe its spicy hotpot. But did you know Chengdu has the world’s longest urban greenway? It’s 100 kilometers long—a full loop around the city.And you can bike it in one day… or take your time over a weekend. I rode it last May with a Canadian friend.He said: “This feels like […]