Beyond Dazu: The Secret Stone Carvings of Anyue You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should Visit from Chongqing)
You know Dazu Rock Carvings (Dàzú Shíkè, 大足石刻)—the famous UNESCO site near Chongqing. But have you heard of Anyue Rock Carvings (Ānyuè Shíkè, 安岳石刻)? They’re just as old.Just as detailed. And way less crowded. A Irish traveler once told me: “Dazu felt like a museum. Anyue felt like stepping into a hidden temple—just me and 1,000-year-old Buddha […]
From Chengdu to Zigong: The Ultimate 6-Spot Dinosaur & Salt Heritage Trip (Local-Tested Route)
Most tourists go to Chengdu’s pandas.Few know about Zigong (Zìgòng, 自贡) — a 2-hour train ride away with real ancient salt wells and the world’s best dinosaur fossils. Here’s the truth: I’ve helped over 300 foreign travelers plan Sichuan trips. And every time someone skips Zigong, they regret it. Why? Because Zigong Dinosaur Museum (Zìgòng […]