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.” […]