Engage with the intangible cultural heritage of Chengdu through a hands-on bamboo weaving experience. Learn to make traditional bamboo gifts in the serene setting of Wenshu Monastery.
Engage with the intangible cultural heritage of Chengdu through a hands-on bamboo weaving experience. Learn to make traditional bamboo gifts in the serene setting of Wenshu Monastery.
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People’s Park - The Bamboo Kingdom
China produces and uses so much bamboo (竹子 zhúzi) that the country is sometimes referred to as the Bamboo Kingdom (竹子王国 Zhúzi Wángguó). 40% of all known bamboo species in the world are grown in China, so it’s not surprising that China grows more bamboo than any other country in the world. Today, approximately one…
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People’s Park - The Bamboo Kingdom
China produces and uses so much bamboo (竹子 zhúzi) that the country is sometimes referred to as the Bamboo Kingdom (竹子王国 Zhúzi Wángguó). 40% of all known bamboo species in the world are grown in China, so it’s not surprising that China grows more bamboo than any other country in the world. Today, approximately one fifth of the global supply of bamboo is grown in China, with Sichuan and Fujian being the provinces with the highest total area of bamboo cultivation.
Bamboo in China through the ages
Bamboo has an incredibly long history in China. In fact, its use dates all the way back to the 11th century BC. Throughout China’s history, bamboo has been used to create food, transportation, weaponry, housing, instruments, books and more!
• Quick knowledge of Chinese Bamboo Weaving Culture
• Make a woven bamboo craft on your own with the guidance of a teacher hand by hand and step by step
• Take your woven bamboo craft back home as a souvenir
- All materials for bamboo weaving included
- Venue fee for bamboo weaving workshop
- Payment for skilled bamboo weaving artisans and translators
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking guide
- All materials for bamboo weaving included
- Venue fee for bamboo weaving workshop
- Payment for skilled bamboo weaving artisans and translators
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking guide
- Transportation
- Gratuity and tips
- Transportation
- Gratuity and tips
Experience Chengdu Exclusively, Master the craft of creating traditional, intangible cultural heritage bamboo gifts on your own!
Embark on the journey of traditional Chinese Bamboo Weaving Arts under the mentorship of the direct heir of intangible heritages, nestled in the serene and authentically Chinese-style garden in Chengdu’s Wenshu Monastery.
An…
Experience Chengdu Exclusively, Master the craft of creating traditional, intangible cultural heritage bamboo gifts on your own!
Embark on the journey of traditional Chinese Bamboo Weaving Arts under the mentorship of the direct heir of intangible heritages, nestled in the serene and authentically Chinese-style garden in Chengdu’s Wenshu Monastery.
An opportunity like this, to delve into the Chinese intangible cultural heritage, is rare and exclusively offered here in Wenshu Monastery - no need to look elsewhere!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
