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Stories Behind Kuanzhai Alley of Chengdu City
Stories Behind Kuanzhai Alley of Chengdu City Kuan Zhai Alley, also called Wide and Narrow Alley, located in the western center part of Chengdu city. It is said to be a must visit place if you come here. Why? Many visitor come here may only see its hustle and bustle, all kinds of shops and restaurants,...
The Chen Family Shrine, An Epitome of Sichuan Folk Spirit
The Chen Family Shrine An Epitome of Sichuan Folk Spirit The Chen Family Shrine in Wenjiang(western outskirt of Chengdu city) was first built during the Qianlong emperor period of the Qing Dynasty and enlarged it in the third year of the Tongzhi emperor period. It is a residence, ancestral shrine, as well as a...
Explore Nianhua, a Special Painting of China
Explore Nianhua A Special Painting of China Nian Hua, or New year paintings, they are a unique genre of painting in China and a popular art form among Chinese people for more than 1300 years. Nianhua is originated from ancient “door god paintings”. In the early days, there was a close connection with the themes...
Want To Pass Exam? Visit Wenchang Wang God Temple!
Want To Pass Exam? Visit Wenchang Wang God Temple! In a remote small town surrounded by ancient cypress trees, there’s a special temple, people call “Grand Temple” , with enormous affection throughout China, especially for students and their parents. Why? In ancient Chinese tradition, only entering the official system was truly a good profession,...
Qiang Embroidery: The Timeless Ancient Ethnic Art of China！
Qiang Embroidery The Timeless Ancient Ethnic Art of China Ethnic Qiang people is considered to be one of the oldest minority of China, with history of over 6000 years. It is the only ethnic group written in oracle bone inscriptions. Mostly live in deep mountain areas of Sichuan province, a deep & relatively enclosed...
Ethnic Qiang: The Only Living Group in Oracle Bone Records
Ethnic Qiang The Only Living Group in Oracle Bone Records With a history of no less than 6,000 years, the Qiang people are widely regarded as one of the oldest ethnic groups in China and even in the world.Among all ethnic names recorded in the Shang Dynasty oracle bone inscriptions, “Qiang” is the only...
A Serene Escape to Chengdu’s Traditional Bonsai Reserve
A Serene Escape to Chengdu’s Traditional Bonsai Reserve Approximately 900,000 mu (around 60,000 hectares or 148,260 acres), west part of Chengdu city, there’s an enormous garden with all kinds of plants and plant art works around, will really open your eyes and mindset. If you are interested in plants and gardens, this is a place...