Is Spring the Best Time to Visit Chengdu? Here’s How Mine Went

Since returning to Chengdu in April of 2025, this has been a question that’s been running through my mind. They say that autumn is golden … Read more

Chengdu vs Chongqing, Two Cities That Are Nothing Alike

Chengdu vs Chongqing, Two Cities That Are Nothing Alike

Okay, let me preface this by saying that until I went to both cities, I had lumped them together in my mind. Sure, they’re both … Read more

I Tried Chinese Hotpot in Chongqing, Chengdu and Japan

I Tried Chinese Hotpot in Chongqing, Chengdu and Japan

My Attempt at Chinese Hotpot: In Chengdu and Chongqing (and thinking about Japan) Hotpot is hotpot right? I’d always assumed that. But after visiting Chongqing … Read more

All the Sichuan Food I Ate in Chengdu and Chongqing (Photos)

All the Sichuan Food I Ate in Chengdu and Chongqing (Photos)

Here are photos of everything I ate in Chengdu and Chongqing: Sichuan cuisine. For an entire week, I bounced around between Chongqing and Chengdu with … Read more

Things to See at Eastern Suburb Memory, Chengdu

Things to See at Eastern Suburb Memory, Chengdu

Eastern Suburb Memory was probably one of the more unique attractions that I visited when I was in Chengdu. In a lot of ways, it’s … Read more

I Explored Du Fu Thatched Cottage and Its Garden in Chengdu

I Explored Du Fu Thatched Cottage and Its Garden in Chengdu

The Du Fu Thatched Cottage and the scenic area it’s located in was arguably one of the most relaxing museums/parks that I visited when I … Read more

I Walked Around Chunxi Road and IFS Panda in Chengdu

I Walked Around Chunxi Road and IFS Panda in Chengdu

I enjoy walking around business districts and the Chunxi Road area in Chengdu which featured the IFS Panda was perhaps one of the more memorable … Read more

Tasting Xie Man Lou’s Famous Crab Roe Noodles in Chengdu

Tasting Xie Man Lou’s Famous Crab Roe Noodles in Chengdu

Xie Man Lou: Definitely One of the Best Crab Roe Noodles in Chengdu I had heard that Xie Man Lou was a popular restaurant chain … Read more

Chongshuge: Inside the Most Beautiful Bookstore in Chengdu

Chongshuge: Inside the Most Beautiful Bookstore in Chengdu

As someone who loves books and reading, I greatly enjoyed being at the Zhongshughe (or sometimes spelled as Chongshuge) branch in Dujiangyan, Chengdu even though … Read more

I Visited Wuhou Shrine in Chengdu (Photos)

I Visited Wuhou Shrine in Chengdu (Photos)

Other than Wenshu Yuan, Wuhou Shrine in Chengdu was another notable attraction that I had the good fortune of being able to visit. Unlike Wenshu … Read more

Mount Emei Golden Summit Experience – Climbing Stairs in Chengdu

Mount Emei Golden Summit Experience – Climbing Stairs in Chengdu

Going up Mount Emei to get to the Golden Summit was perhaps one of the most scenic climbs I did this year during my travels. … Read more