Taiwanese Youth Explore Sichuan: Pandas, Bamboo and Shared Roots
2026-09-30 10:59:56 by Queenie Tan
Recently, the final stop of the seventh season of the Shu Show at Your Fingertips: Poetic Sichuan cross-Strait new media creation campaign returned to Chengdu. Adopting an immersive perspective as "Chengdu locals for a day", young people from Taiwan experienced the ecological beauty, rich cultural heritage, vibrant street life, and technological innovation of the Land of Abundance. Through the city's unique flavors, they gained a deeper understanding of the profound bonds rooted in shared ancestry across the Taiwan Strait, and came to appreciate Chengdu's enduring character of inclusiveness and vitality.

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
"If you visit Chengdu, seeing giant pandas is a must," said Tiger, a self-media creator from Taiwan, noting that the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is an essential destination for compatriots from the island. The adorable, round pandas sparked lively discussions, and when asked whether pandas could choose their own mates freely, guides explained that compatibility depends not only on scent but also on genetic matching. Amid laughter, participants gained firsthand insight into the mainland's meticulous and scientific approach to ecological conservation, recognizing a development philosophy grounded in protecting nature and respecting life. Tiger remarked, "Ecological conservation is truly meaningful."

Taiwanese independent content creators visit the Xue Tao Memorial Hall in Wangjianglou Park, Chengdu
At Wangjianglou Park, the swaying bamboo groves evoked a sense of familiarity among the Taiwanese youth. The park houses more than 500 bamboo species from across China, including varieties native to Taiwan, which brought warmth to many participants. One attendee known online as 'Taiwanese Brown Sugar Cake' expressed deep emotion, saying, "I didn't expect to find Taiwanese bamboo here; it feels like being remembered." She noted that folk traditions involving bamboo, from chairs to woven crafts, remain alive in Taiwan. This shared bamboo heritage has further strengthened cross-Strait sentimental ties.
Within Wangjianglou Park, the Taiwanese youth visited sites such as the Xue Tao Memorial Hall, exploring the diverse and inclusive facets of Bashu culture. Tiger observed that through the story of Xue Tao, hailed as the foremost female poet of the Tang Dynasty, one can feel Sichuan's openness and diversity. Locals in the park were seen drinking tea, singing, and chatting casually, creating a relaxed atmosphere that allowed the visitors to experience the city's gentle charm. Self-media creator Yimeng praised, "Chengdu is a very inclusive city where everyone is free to pursue what they love."

Taiwanese Self-Media Creators Experience 'Cutting-Edge Technology' of New Energy Vehicles on Chinese Mainland
During the trip, the Taiwanese youth test-drove new-energy vehicles produced on the mainland and were pleasantly surprised by the built-in wireless karaoke system, which instantly turned the cabin into a mobile KTV. After a rendition of the song 'As Wished', the singing continued in Minnan dialect, creating a lively atmosphere. Xiao Wan, a self-media creator from Taiwan, captured the scene in a vlog, joking that everyone "couldn't stop singing", and added earnestly, "The development of new-energy vehicles on the mainland is beyond imagination. I highly recommend my friends in Taiwan come and experience it themselves."

Taiwanese Self-Media Creator Takes on Authentic Sichuan Hotpot
As night fell, young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered around hotpot tables and enjoyed performances. Over steaming food and heartfelt conversations, they shared experiences and strengthened friendships, bringing the event to a close. With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching and the moon growing fuller, the journey proved equally fulfilling. Through the interplay of millennia-old cultural heritage, everyday urban life, and cutting-edge innovation, cross-Strait new media professionals witnessed a multidimensional, vibrant, and forward-looking new Sichuan.
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