Imagine a lazy weekend in Mexico City but with giant pandas and spicy hot pot 😌🍵. This year, CGTN's reporter Ioana set off for Sichuan province in the Chinese mainland to find out why pandas are the ultimate chill icons. Her journey was as bashi—that effortless, satisfying vibe—as it gets.
In Chengdu, Ioana dove into the local dialect, greeting shopkeepers with "ni hao" and mastering Sichuan's sing-song tone. She sipped jasmine tea in century-old teahouses, where steam swirls around mahjong tiles and time seems to pause ☕️🎴.
Next, she stood in awe at the Leshan Giant Buddha, carved into a cliff over a thousand years ago. The view from the riverbank felt like finding zen in motion. Afterwards, she treated herself to traditional ear cleaning—a satisfying ritual that locals swear by—and explored acupuncture spots where needles bring new energy ⚕️✨.
Adventure didn't stop there. Ioana trekked up Mount Emei to train in ancient martial arts, learning graceful moves under swaying pine trees. The morning mist gave every punch and kick a dreamlike quality 🥋🌲.
Of course, the highlight was face time with Sichuan's most famous residents: adorable pandas! In a cozy research center, Ioana watched them munch bamboo, roll in the grass, and nap like pros. Their relaxed energy is contagious—proof that slowing down can be as rewarding as chasing the next big thrill 🐼💕.
As Chill as the Pandas in Sichuan is more than a travel story; it's an invitation to tune in, slow down, and embrace life's simple joys. Ready to find your own bashi moment?
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
