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APEC Chengdu: A Cyber-City with a Chili Kicker

Why the APEC 2026 delegates need to ditch the boardroom and find the real Chengdu.

Chengdu is hosting the 2026 APEC Digital Weeks, proving that high-tech innovation is much better when paired with a bowl of spicy noodles.

Amy Chen · With Amy Chen - Sichuan Travel Guide July 22, 2026 6 min

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The River That Feeds the Soul: Why Dujiangyan is Chengdu’s Greatest Secret

From ancient stone baskets to electric blue nights, discover the engineering marvel that made Sichuan the Land of Abundance.

Before the skyscrapers and hotpot, there was the water. Dujiangyan is the flowing reason Chengdu thrives today.

Amy Chen · With Amy Chen - Sichuan Travel Guide June 8, 2026 4 min

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Beyond the Gray Bricks: The Hidden Soul of Chengdu’s Kuanzhai Alleys

How to dodge the tourist traps and find the 'Slow Life' in the heart of Sichuan.

Join local guide Amy Chen as she navigates the ancient gates and modern bars of Kuanzhai Xiangzi, revealing the tucked-away teahouses and street eats that the guidebooks often miss.

Amy Chen · With Amy Chen - Sichuan Travel Guide April 26, 2026 5 min

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