Sichuan Province Travel Guide: Explore Pandas, Scenic Wonders

What to Buy in Chengdu: Best Gifts from Chengdu

Chengdu, the vibrant capital of Sichuan Province, offers a rich cultural experience and a variety of unique souvenirs. If you're visiting Chengdu for the first time, you might wonder what souvenirs to buy in Chengdu and where to find them. This guide will help you discover the best souvenirs and the top places to purchase them. Let's explore the treasures Chengdu has to offer!

Ruqin China Travel November 3, 2025

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Chengdu Travel Guide: Map, Itineraries, Top Attractions and Tips

Welcome to my Chengdu Travel Guide—your invitation into a city that slows you down and pulls you in. If China were a vast book, Chengdu would be its most fragrant, flavorful, and unforgettable chapter.

Ruqin China Travel November 1, 2025

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Best Places to See Fall Colors in Chengdu

So if you’re wondering about the best places to see fall colors in Chengdu, or planning ahead for the best time to catch autumn foliage, now’s the perfect moment to start dreaming. Let me show you where to go when the city turns into a masterpiece of reds and golds.

Ruqin China Travel October 16, 2025

A young Jiarong Tibetan woman in Danba County

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Danba, Sichuan: Map, Scenic Routes, Highlights and Tips

Danba County (丹巴县) lies deep in the eastern Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan Province, where the Dadu River carves its way through dramatic cliffs. Danba County is well known for its Jiaju Tibetan Village and Suopo Tibetan Village.

Ruqin China Travel October 8, 2025

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Deqin: Map, Scenic Routes, Highlights and Travel Tips

Most travelers heading to see Meili Snow Mountain along Highway 214 will pass through Shengping Town （the seat of Deqin County)—a rugged mountain town tucked deep in a canyon. Perched on steep slopes, the town itself feels like it’s clinging to the cliffs.

Ruqin China Travel October 6, 2025

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Daocheng Yading: Map, Scenic Routes, Highlights and Travel Tips

Daocheng Yading is one of those rare places you just have to see once in your life. Tucked away in Daocheng County, Sichuan, this 5A-rated wonder—along with Jiuzhaigou and Siguniang Mountain—ranks as one of western Sichuan’s top three scenic gems.

Ruqin China Travel October 4, 2025

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Litang: Map, Scenic Routes, Top Attractions & Travel Tips

Welcome to Litang Town – The Sky City of Western Sichuan. Litang Town, sitting at a breathtaking 4,014 meters, is known as the “Sky City”—one of the highest towns in the world! Its name comes from Tibetan: “Li” means copper, and “Tang” means open plain.

Ruqin China Travel October 3, 2025

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Xinduqiao: Map, Scenic & Driving Routes, Must-See Spots and Tips

What makes Xinduqiao special? It’s often called the Corridor of Photographers. Especially in autumn, the valley transforms into a dreamscape — golden poplars, grazing yaks, Tibetan homes, winding streams, and soft alpine light at sunrise and sunset. It’s simply magical.

Ruqin China Travel October 3, 2025

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Kangding: Map, Routes, City Walks and Travel Tips

Kangding City (康定), the capital of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is a key stop along Western Sichuan’s legendary G318 Highway. Once a bustling trade hub on the ancient Tea and Horse Road, it still echoes with Tibetan culture and the timeless “Kangding Love Song.”

Ruqin China Travel October 1, 2025

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Hailuogou Glacier Park: Map, Best Things to Do and Travel Tips

Hailuogou Glacier, also called No.1 Glacier, is the longest of Mount Gongga’s 71 glaciers. It stretches 14.7 kilometers, with elevations ranging from 6,750 to 2,850 meters. What's special is that it's a low-altitude modern oceanic glacier, making it incredibly accessible compared to others in China.

Ruqin China Travel September 29, 2025