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
Chengdu Exclusive Experience: Discover the art of crafting traditional bamboo gifts with your own hands!
Engage in the Traditional Chinese Bamboo Weaving Arts, guided by a master inheritor of this intangible heritage, within the serene and historic Chinese-style garden at Chengdu Wenshu Monastery.
This unique opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in…
Chengdu Exclusive Experience: Discover the art of crafting traditional bamboo gifts with your own hands!
Engage in the Traditional Chinese Bamboo Weaving Arts, guided by a master inheritor of this intangible heritage, within the serene and historic Chinese-style garden at Chengdu Wenshu Monastery.
This unique opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in Chinese intangible cultural heritage, available exclusively at this location. Conveniently situated near People’s Park, there’s no need to travel 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.
