Sichuan Archives - Adventure Patches

28 Jun 2012

Pandas are so darn cute!

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, China, Historic Site, Photography, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage, Zoos & More | 2

I wrote this as I snaked across the Chinese countryside from Chengdu, Sichuan to Lanzhou, Gansu on a 21 hour train ride. Chengdu was well worth the trip. The highlight had to be our trip to the Giant Panda Research … Continued

28 Jun 2012

What big ears you have! – the giant Buddha of Leshan

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, China, Historic Site, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 5

Many years ago I saw Samantha Brown on the Travel Channel visit this colossus and I told myself I would go there someday. That day has come and gone and it was pretty darn cool. It is the biggest Buddha … Continued

26 Jun 2012

Chengdu, Sichuan – China’s gate to their Wild West

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, China, Historic Site, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel | 0

After a 27 hour train ride, Aaron and I arrived in Chengdu, the biggest city of the western Chinese provinces. I’ve been waiting for this trip since I decided to come to China for two main reasons; Sichuan is the … Continued