Destination Guide
Sanxingdui Museum Guide: Tickets, Artifacts & Tips
Plan your Sanxingdui Museum visit: the famous bronze masks, Jinsha relics, tickets, transport from Chengdu and how long to spend.
12 min readField Notes
Inspiration from Southwest China
Practical itineraries, quiet observations, and the local knowledge that turns a trip into a journey.
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.
7 min read
Wildlife Guide
Chengdu Panda Base Tickets & Early-Morning Day Tour
Chengdu Panda Base tickets and entry explained—plus a guided early-morning day tour that beats the crowds. Check dates and availability.
8 min read
First-Timer Guide
Things to Do in Chengdu: Visas, Payments, SIM Cards & What Nobody Tells You
The complete 2026 guide to things to do in Chengdu for first-timers — sort the essentials first (visa-free policies, payment apps, eSIMs, airport transfers), then start exploring.
7 min read
First-Timer Guide
Things to Do in Chengdu: A Complete 1–5 Day Guide
How many days in Chengdu? 1–5 day itineraries, top attractions, food, day trips and a first-timer's survival guide from our local team.
15 min read
Wildlife Guide
Chengdu Panda Base: The Complete Visitor Guide
Plan your Chengdu Panda Base visit — best morning timing, tickets, metro and shuttle routes, Huahua queue tips, and how to volunteer, from our Chengdu-based team.
14 min read
Visa Guide
Do US Citizens Need a Visa for China? (2026 Rules)
Do US, UK or Australian citizens need a visa for China? 240-hour transit, 30-day entry rules and who travels visa-free—explained simply.
11 min read
Collection
Chinese Lucky Charms: Handmade Good-Luck Gifts
Handmade Chinese lucky charms—zodiac signs, persimmon and Year of the Horse designs. Find a meaningful good-luck gift, made in Chengdu.
6 min read
Destination Guide
Jiuzhaigou Valley Travel Guide: Tickets, Trains & Tips
Jiuzhaigou Valley guide: best months, tickets, the new high-speed train from Chengdu, valley routes and pairing Jiuzhaigou with Huanglong Park.
15 min read
Attraction Guide
Kuanzhai Alley Chengdu: The Complete Guide
Kuanzhai Alley explained: the three lanes, Qing-era courtyards, best food and tea, photo tips, and how it compares with Jinli Street.
9 min read
Destination Guide
Leshan Giant Buddha & Mount Emei 2-Day Tour
See the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei's Golden Summit on a 2-day tour from Chengdu—trains, boat option and full itinerary.
11 min read
Packing List
Packing for the Highlands: What to Bring, What to Leave, What to Know
The highlands packing list that fits in one carry-on — layers, altitude logic, what to buy in Chengdu, and the three mistakes first-timers always make.
5 min read
Tea Dye
The Color of Qingcheng Tea: How a Charm Is Sewn From a Tea Bath
How a line of workshops that has dyed cloth with tea since 1908 turns a dye bath into a palm-sized animal that no one else on earth owns - the story of the Qingcheng Tea-Dyed Charm, co-created by the Qingcheng Tea Dyeing Workshop and PawprintClaw.
6 min read
Tea Dye
The Color of Qingcheng Tea: Eight Hand Steps to a Scarf
How a line of workshops that has dyed cloth with tea since 1908 makes a scarf that no one else on earth owns - the story of the Qingcheng Tea-Dyed Scarf, co-created by the Qingcheng Tea Dyeing Workshop and PawprintClaw.
5 min read
Practical Tips
What to Eat in Chengdu: How to Read a Sichuan Menu (Without Ordering the Rabbit Head)
What to eat in Chengdu, decoded for English speakers: the real meaning of 麻, the ten characters that unlock any menu, how to get “mild” respected, and the five dishes to order first.
5 min read
Tea Culture
Tea Worth the Wait: Why Chengdu Locals Never Rush a Refill
The gaiwan decoded: lid language, tea types, and why nobody will refill your bowl until you learn to ask in silence.
6 min read
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.
6 min read