Introduction to Sichuan

Sichuan has a long glorious history and a unique culture that can’t be rivaled. Known as the “Land of Abundance”, it has many extraordinary things including: an ancient irrigation system, ancient towns and villages, houses of famous celebrities of the past and present, countless Buddhist and Taoist temples, stone carvings, and museums are just to name a few. Sichuan has alsobeen a part of many famous historical periods in Chinese history; such as the Three Kingdoms period, the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty. This place definitely has a profound history and culture that is hard to match anywhere in the world.

    Being a place that is intrinsic to Chinese culture, it is often over looked that Sichuan also has a very diverse cultural base. Throughout history Sichuan has been a place where many ethnic groups have been able to live together for peacefully and this is still evident today as Sichuan has the most ethnic minorities in China. Sichuan is home to the largest Tibetan population outside of Tibet, maintains the largest Yi populations in all of China, and is the only place in the world where you can find the Qiang.

    As a place that has been influenced by so many unique cultures, Sichuan has been able to cultivate world renowned food, teas and liquors. Sichuan’s food is known for its unique spicy dishes that people from all around the world have replicated; While Sichuan’s tea and liquor have been exported around the world for people to enjoy.