Phoenix Tower rises in honor of Wu Zetian

July 24, 2025

Step out of Guangyuan Railway Station, strategically nestled at the north entrance of Sichuan province, and a gilded phoenix sculpture in the square comes into view. This mythical bird embodies Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history.

Guangyuan launches 1st immersive on-river performance Phoenix Rises Over Lizhou

August 25, 2025

Focusing on the legendary life of Empress Wu Zetian, this 7-kilometer on-water live show introduces the nationwide "river-borne theater" format, offering audiences an immersive cultural experience that spans a millennium.

Shudao culture goes global: English edition of landmark work signed for release at BIBF

June 20, 2025

The 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) opened at the China National Convention Center on June 18. At 10 a.m., a strategic cooperation signing ceremony for the English edition of The History of China's Shu Roads was held at the Sichuan Publishing pavilion, marking a step in bringing the rich cultural heritage of Sichuan to a global audience.

Scholar makes 25th Shu Road expedition

April 2, 2025

For Hope Justman, an 82-year-old scholar who has explored several historic paths across the globe, the ancient road system shudao (road to today's Sichuan province) dating back over two millennia remains her favorite.

Global influencers enthralled by Guangyuan's charm

December 21, 2024

On December 17, vehicles carrying a group of global influencers arrived at Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve in Qingchuan county, Guangyuan, Sichuan province.

Russian artist marvels at beauty of Guangyuan

May 30, 2024

Media tour experiences ancient shudao in Guangyuan

April 24, 2024

Journalists of news outlets and self-media bloggers from Indonesia, Japan, France, Spain, Russia, and Ecuador embarked on a trip to Guangyuan city, Sichuan province, as part of a media tour to Sichuan province from April 22 to 23.

US book on tourism guide of Shudao to issue Chinese translation

April 1, 2024

On March 27, author Hope Justman from Philadelphia, USA, attended the ceremony to authorize the print copyrights of the Chinese version of her book Guide to Hiking China's Old Road to Shu in Jiange county, Guangyuan, Southwest China's Sichuan province.