On September 26, global influencers gathered in Xiaoquan Town, Jingyang District, Deyang City for a special "Culture Tourism + Food" exploration, as part of the " China Travel · Sichuan State of Mind — Live Exploration and Immersion with Global Creators" event.

Wusheng Palace in Xiaoquan Town

Entering Wusheng Palace, visitors are greeted by a lively courtyard and antique architecture. Built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, this ancient structure is not only a treasure among the "Nine Palaces and Eighteen Temples" of the ancient town but also listed as a provincial-level cultural heritage site in Sichuan, carrying rich historical and cultural significance. The building is

Sichuan Opera "An An Delivers Rice"

After watching the Sichuan Opera "An An Delivers Rice," Sophia from Russia expressed her admiration: "The ancient architecture and natural environment here are amazing, full of strong Chinese charm. Sichuan Opera is really interesting; I like it a lot."

Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Performers Interact with the Influencers

Fire-spitting Performance

Even more breathtaking was the Sichuan Opera fire-spitting skill—the actor turned around and spat fire from their mouth, thrilling and exciting, winning warm applause from the audience.

Global Influencer Experience Tea Art

In addition to the Sichuan Opera feast, the tea art experience also captivated the global influencers. Amidst the fragrant tea aroma, they held blue-and-white tea bowl, savoring the richness of Sichuan tea culture. The tea artist's smooth and flowing brewing movements were highly entertaining to watch, prompting everyone to take out their phones to capture the beautiful scene. 

Global Influencers Dress in Opera Costumes for Photos

Later, the global influencers walked through the streets and alleys of Xiaoquan ancient town and visited the Xiaoquan sesame cakes workshop to experience the process of making them entirely by hand.

Global Influencers Making Sesame Cakes

After experiencing the making of sesame cakes, Bellerof from Belgium could hardly contain his excitement: "Making sesame cakes is very interesting. I plan to take the ones I made back to share with my friends."

From the intangible cultural heritage performances at Wusheng Palace to the food explorations on the streets and alleys, the foreign influencers not only felt the charm of traditional Chinese culture but also experienced the warmth of life in Deyang behind the food. Through their own experiences and video filming, they showcased the unique "Culture Tourism + Food" charm of Xiaoquan to global audiences.