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During the Qing Dynasty, a new term emerged in Chinese opera history: the Pear Garden Guild. Opera has long been nicknamed “Pear Garden,” with performers called “Pear Garden disciples.” Originally serving as both a trade union and spiritual sanctuary for opera artists, this art form evolved into a gem of China’s traditional arts and a vital folk cultural expression. With its diverse genres, captivating performances blending song, dance, dialogue, and martial arts—integrating singing, acting, recitation, and combat—Chinese opera stands uniquely distinguished in world theater history.Liyuan Theater was co-founded by renowned Sichuan Opera dan role performer Hu Xuemei and entrepreneur Liao Xiaojian (a former Sichuan Opera actor). Located in Chengdu’s Wenshu Fang central leisure tourism district, the theater originated after the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake. During that challenging period, it spontaneously organized “public benefit performances” to entertain opera enthusiasts, becoming a spiritual pillar for countless fans. The theater upholds the philosophy: “Live for yourself, perform for the audience.”Today’s Liyuan Theater is not only the “Sichuan Opera Practice Base” recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, but also collaborates with the Chengdu Charity Federation to establish a public welfare fund for Sichuan Opera heritage preservation, contributing to the cultural legacy. It pioneered the Family-friendly Sichuan Opera Special, attracting numerous families to experience and learn about this traditional art form.The Pear Garden Theater specializes in Sichuan opera, upholding its reputation as “Sichuan opera showcasing the world.” Here you can explore both frontstage and backstage, interact closely with artists, and enjoy diverse performances including face-changing, fire-spitting, rolling lamp acts, kung fu tea ceremonies, puppet shows, and shadow plays—immersing yourself in traditional cultural charm.The Pear Garden Theater welcomes visitors with authentic Sichuan opera performances while hosting classic opera showcases from various regions and gathering extraordinary folk art performances, creating a cultural hub where domestic opera masters gather.The Pear Garden Theater aims high, where you can enjoy performances, savor tea, and taste local delicacies. If you’re a “theater enthusiast,” you can dress up as a star performer here and experience the saying “one minute on stage takes ten years of practice off stage.” If you’re here out of “passion,” welcome to join the “Pear Garden disciples” as we collectively preserve and promote Chinese opera culture.

Wen Shu Fang Cultural and Creative Zone is a key project of Tianfu Jincheng in Chengdu, located within the historical and cultural conservation area of Wen Shu Yuan in Qingyang District. It is one of Chengdu’s three major historical and cultural conservation areas. The Wen Shu Fang block serves as the core area of the cultural and creative zone, with a total planned land area of approx. 143 mu (approx. 95,333 m²) and a total construction area of approx. 168,000 m². Currently, Phase I (56 mu/6.5 million m²) and the eastern section of Phase II (28 mu/4.3 million m²) have been completed and are operational. Planning is underway for the western section of Phase II, covering approx. 52.6 mu (excluding Jin Shun Yuan) with a total construction area of approx. 60,000 m². Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with completion expected by 2028. Since its official opening in 2006, Phase I has been a vital gateway to experiencing Chengdu’s culture. Phase II aims to preserve urban heritage while meeting the demands of consumption upgrades. Guided by the vision “Millennium Chengdu, Charming Wen Shu,” the project continuously optimizes its layout through “new formats, scenes, brands, and models.” It exemplifies immersive cultural tourism consumption by blending “old Chengdu’s charm” with “new Chengdu’s vibrancy,” enhancing attractions like intangible heritage, Hanfu, tea culture, cuisine, hotels, national trend theaters, creative products, and entertainment. This integration fosters a consumption hub, boosting regional tourism, hospitality, dining, and other service sectors, ultimately creating a landmark for integrated cultural, commercial, and tourism experiences.

Chengdu Museum is located on the west side of the city center, covering an area of approx. 17 acres with a total floor space of approx. 65,000m² and exhibition space of approx. 20,000m². The main building consists of south and north wings: the south wing’s above-ground floors primarily house offices and research areas, while the basement level contains an auditorium (multi-function hall). The north wing mainly features exhibition areas, with the ground floor housing the lobby, screening room, and special exhibition hall. The basement level presents the “Man and Nature” thematic exhibition. Floors 2–3 showcase “Flourishing Chengdu – Ancient History and Culture of Chengdu,” floor 4 displays modern history and folk customs, and floor 5 features the Chinese Shadow Puppetry and Marionette Exhibition.The museum boasts a collection of nearly 200,000 artifacts, forming a comprehensive chronological sequence from the Neolithic Age to the Republic of China period. The collection encompasses bronze ware, gold and silver artifacts, brick carvings, stone sculptures, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy, furniture, shadow puppets, marionettes, ritual paintings, masks, wood carvings, and more—establishing both quantitative significance and qualitative excellence within a systematic framework.Since its opening, the museum has hosted a series of highly acclaimed special exhibitions, including “The Restless Nostalgia: Zhang Daqian,” “The Splendid Emperor: A Special Exhibition of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty,” “The Soul of the Silk Road: Dunhuang Art Exhibition & Cultural Relics of the Land of Abundance and the Silk Road,” “Summer Palace of the Empire: Treasures from the Peterhof State Museum, Russia,” “French Modern and Contemporary Painting Art Exhibition & ‘Portrait·Metamorphosis’ Photography Exhibition,” “Echoes of Civilization: Ancient Treasures from Afghanistan,” and “The Road of Qin and Shu: Bronze Civilization Special Exhibition.”

Liuba Old Street is an ancient street full of historical charm. Many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties are preserved here, and each one reveals a strong ancient town style.

The Qin Gong No. 1 Tomb is located in Nanzhihui Village, Fengxiang District, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. It is an ancient tomb from the pre-Qin period excavated in China. The tomb contains 186 sacrificial victims, with 166 placed around the outer coffin chamber on three tiers and 20 buried in the fill soil. It is the tomb with the most sacrificial victims discovered in China since the Western Zhou Dynasty. The cypress wood “Huangchang Ticou” outer coffin structure represents high-level burial equipment from the Zhou and Qin periods. The wooden steles outside the coffin chamber walls are physical evidence of tombstones in Chinese burial history. Particularly significant is the stone chime discovered in the tomb, which bears inscriptions – the first inscribed stone chime found in China. Most precious are the over 180 characters carved on the chime in Zhouwen script, resembling the “Stone Drum Script.” Based on these inscriptions, the tomb is believed to belong to Duke Jing of Qin.

The South Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is located in front of the Da Ci’en Temple. Its iconic landmark is the standing statue of Xuanzang. Surrounded by gardens, granite paving, and a bridge over the water, it’s a popular spot for locals to relax. It’s also a great place to photograph the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The South Square is an interpretation of Buddhist culture. The granite paving and the bridge over the water showcase the square’s solemnity and grandeur, while the gardens create a beautiful and ancient scene. The majestic Xuanzang statue, with its compassionate religious spirit and active engagement with the world, faces the numerous believers.