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An elaborate nighttime lantern display featuring illuminated traditional Chinese-style temples with multi-tiered roofs and golden accents, set against a clear blue night sky. The lanterns are arranged on sculpted mountains and waterfalls made of light, with glowing blue rivers and pathways in the foreground.

Salt, Lanterns, and Dinosaurs: A 2-Day Guide to Zigong, Sichuan

Most international travelers flock to Sichuan for the pandas in Chengdu or the spicy hotpot in Chongqing. But just a [...]

A wooden table is set with a traditional Chinese teapot, teacups, and a multi-compartment tray holding various small dishes like dumplings, rice noodles, and a ground meat dish. A bamboo steamer with steamed buns and sticky rice, along with a plate of appetizers and pastries, completes the meal. The scene is outdoors, overlooking a tranquil lake with colorful paddle boats and lush green trees in the background.

Sichuan Teahouse Culture You Can Experience: From Chengdu to Zigong

You haven't truly arrived in Sichuan until you’ve lost an afternoon staring at a lake, listening to the rhythmic clacking [...]