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 readField Notes
Inspiration from Southwest China
Practical itineraries, quiet observations, and the local knowledge that turns a trip into a journey.
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.
7 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
Practical Tips
How to Read a Sichuan Menu (Without Accidentally Ordering the Rabbit Head)
A Sichuan menu survival decoder for English speakers: the real meaning of 麻, ten characters to order anything, how to get “mild” respected, and must-eat dishes.
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