As the Chengdu World University Games opened, Southwest Jiaotong University hosted the "Chengdu Experience for American University Students" event. Twenty-three students from 16 American universities, including Yale University, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Columbia University, and University of Washington, participated in the event. They visited various places and experienced different aspects of Chengdu.

At the National Key Laboratory of Rail Transit of Southwest Jiaotong University, they rode a maglev train and experienced the rapid development of China's transportation technology. They also visited the Du Fu Thatched Cottage in the rain, appreciating the poetic beauty of Chengdu. At the Jinsha Site Museum, they explored the mysteries of ancient Shu culture. At the Chengdu Lacquerware Factory, they learned about the thousand-year-old lacquer craftsmanship. Under the eaves of the Chengdu Shaanxi Guild Hall, they experienced Chinese tea art and enjoyed hotpot delivery service, witnessing the vibrancy of China's e-commerce economy. On the streets of Yulin East Road, they immersed themselves in the lively atmosphere of Chengdu and experienced the sense of community life. At the Dujiangyan Panda Base, they were captivated by the adorable giant pandas.

These American university students were all Chinese language learners, and an essential part of this study tour was language practice. The trip not only offered immersive cultural experiences but also featured several thematic exchange salons where they engaged in dialogues with archaeologists, artists, entrepreneurs in the hotpot industry, Sichuan cuisine experts, community workers, panda experts, and Chinese students from Southwest Jiaotong University and Tsinghua University. They discussed topics such as gaining artistic inspiration from cultural relics, the impact of e-commerce on the food industry, the inheritance and renewal of community culture, and the significance of giant pandas as national treasures and protected species in ecological conservation. These exchange activities deepened the American students' understanding of Chengdu's cultural history.

During the final "Chengdu Impressions" exchange salon, Jacob Schramm from Yale University said, "I placed my hand behind the train and pushed it a little, unexpectedly, the train started moving, and the maglev train had almost no friction! I shared my experience with my parents, and they were also amazed." Finn Meffe from the University of Notre Dame remarked, "After visiting the Jinsha Museum, I truly realized how advanced the ancient Shu culture was." Quinn Ennis from Yale University said, "This week allowed us to better understand the people and culture of this city." The American students expressed that their trip to Chengdu was enriching and unforgettable, providing them with a profound appreciation for the unique charm of this "City of the World University Games."