ART AND CULTURE

1. USEFUL TIP: GET ALIPAY AND/OR WECHAT APP

In China, Alipay and WeChat are essential apps for daily life. We strongly recommend you to download those apps and sign up for accounts, they will make your life in China much easier. We have also prepared some instructions about how to use them:

Alipay: https://indico-cdex.ep.tsinghua.edu.cn/event/175/attachments/697/1000/AlipayRegistration.pdf

WeChat: https://indico-cdex.ep.tsinghua.edu.cn/event/175/attachments/697/958/WechatRegistration.pdf

2. RESTAURANTS NEAR THE CONFERENCE VENUE / IN XICHANG

Here are are some recommended restaurants in Xichang that's worth trying. Feel free to explore more about local food in Xichang.

LIANGSHANFENG YIZU CULTURE RESTAURANT

LIANGSHANFENG YIZU CULTURE RESTAURANT (凉山风彝族文化餐厅)

Address: 2nd building, Jiaxin community, Shengli first ring Road.

TEL: 0834 3203768

Xiaolongkan old hotpot

XIAOLONGKAN OLD HOTPOT(小龙坎老火锅)

Address: NO. 299, Section 5, Hangtian Avenue.

TEL: 4006703303

Xiaolongkan old hotpot

LIXIAOCHANG BARBEQUE(李小肠烧烤)

Address: No.5, Section1, Guanhai Road.

TEL: +86 18680457681

3. Excursions in Xichang

Here are some recommended excursion options inside Xichang you can try.

QIONGHAI

MOUNT LUSHAN

4. Excursions in Sichuan province

In Sichuan province, there are numerous fantastic tourist attractions suitable for weekend getaways or day trips, encompassing cultural landmarks and scenic spots.

Below we list a few recommendations that's definitely worth trying.

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Sanxingdui Museum

Leshan Giant Buddha

Dujiang Weir

Jianmen Pass