SOUTHWEST CHINA · SINCE 2026

Travel Slow.
Live Deep.

Discover Ba-Shu through curated journeys, cultural goods, and stories from Southwest China.

Misty bamboo forest path in Southwest China

Why Pawprint Claw

We don't sell trips. We open doors.

Every journey is shaped by local curators, every object carries a maker's story, and every guest becomes part of a community that values depth over distance.

Local-First Itineraries

Routes designed with Sichuan-based guides, private family kitchens, and access to places not found in guidebooks.

Cultural Objects

Tea series, textiles, and home goods sourced directly from artisans — each piece carrying provenance you can trace.

Panda Passport

A light membership that rewards curiosity: journeys, purchases, and stories all earn stamps toward exclusive access.

Featured Journeys

Experiences shaped by place

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Panda Volunteer

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4 DAYS · CHENGDU

Panda Four-Day Tour

VolunteerS with giant pandas in Wolong, meet red pandas in the Panda Valley, and stay in Dujiangyan's old town.

Min. 2 travelers to depart

From $2,280(reference price)View Details

Tailor-Made

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YOUR DATES · ANY REGION

Custom Sichuan Tour

A private journey designed around you — tell us your dates, interests and pace, and we will craft a one-of-a-kind itinerary across Sichuan.

Min. 2 travelers to depart

From $300(reference price)View Details

Food & Drink

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6 DAYS · CHENGDU

Bashu Gourmet Journey

Six days tasting your way across Sichuan — from Chengdu's night markets to Leshan's beef, Zigong's salt-bang dishes and Yibin's burning noodles.

Min. 2 travelers to depart

From $3,300(reference price)View Details

Cultural Picks

Objects with provenance

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Cultural Picks

Our Cultural Shop Is Coming Soon

We're getting ready to go live with a small collection of cultural goods from Sichuan's artisans. Stay tuned — new content is on the way.

Field Notes

Stories from the road

Practical guides, quiet observations, and the kind of local knowledge that turns a trip into a journey.

Clouds over a high mountain pass in western Sichuan

Seasonal Guide

When to Chase the Clouds: A Seasonal Guide to Western Sichuan's High Roads

The honest seasonal guide to Chengdu’s high western roads — pass openings, rain closures, altitude effects, and crowd-free routes.

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Bamboo grove path with a stream in Sichuan

Day Trip

Bamboo Groves and Quiet Paths: A Day Trip Out of City's Noise

One day, one valley of bamboo: a real itinerary out of City — what time to leave, which of the two bamboo seas is the free one, where to eat, and how to get home.

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First-Timer Guide

First Time in Chengdu? Visas, Payments, SIM Cards & What Nobody Tells You

The complete 2026 entry guide to Chengdu for English-speaking travelers — visa-free policies, payment apps, eSIMs, and how to get from Tianfu Airport to downtown.

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Trust & Expertise

Built by people who live here

Our network spans local tour guides, heritage cooks, craft families, and mountain guides. Every partner is chosen for their depth of knowledge and their respect for place.

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