Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park

成都国际非物质文化遗产博览园

The International Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park brings together the essence of the world's intangible cultural heritage. With colorful intangible cultural heritage, it integrates multiple interactions to inspire infinite joy and excitement, colorful charm, and fashionable trends. The rich and colorful intangible cultural heritage and colorful folk arts have long been the host of various exhibitions, conferences, and running activities.

Introduction

Attraction Location: Shuangliu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China (中国四川省成都市双流区)
History: Established in the 2010s, the Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Park was designed to preserve and showcase traditional Chinese crafts, performing arts, and cultural practices recognized as intangible cultural heritage. It highlights both local Sichuan heritage and international cultural exchanges.
Architecture: The park combines modern exhibition halls with traditional Sichuan architectural elements, including tiled roofs, courtyards, and wood-carved pavilions. Outdoor areas feature plazas, gardens, and performance stages suitable for cultural shows.
Cultural Value: It serves as a hub for education, tourism, and preservation of intangible cultural heritage. Visitors can learn about traditional Sichuan opera, paper-cutting, embroidery, tea culture, and more. Regular cultural festivals and interactive workshops are held here.
Other Information: The park covers a large area and is divided into zones for exhibitions, workshops, performance stages, and cultural experiences. It is both an educational and recreational site for locals and tourists alike.

Visiting Information

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Ticket Price: Adults: ¥60
Students/Seniors: ¥30
Children under 1.2m: Free
Best Photo Spots: Traditional Sichuan Opera Stage (川剧舞台), Paper-Cutting Workshop (剪纸工坊), Embroidery Pavilion (刺绣馆), Main Entrance Plaza (主入口广场)
Time Reference: 3–4 hours for full visit including exhibitions and workshops

Where to Sleep (Nearby Hotels & Stays)

Luxury: JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu (成都JW万豪酒店)
Niccolo Chengdu (成都尼依格罗酒店)
Mid-range: Chengdu Shuangliu Holiday Hotel (成都双流假日酒店)
Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel (成都天府阳光酒店)
Budget & Boutique: Chengdu Lazy Inn (成都懒猫客栈)
Shuangliu Cultural Boutique Hostel (双流文化精品客栈)

What & Where to Eat

Must-Try Dishes: Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
Sichuan Hotpot (四川火锅)
Dan Dan Noodles (担担面)
Famous Spots: Shu Jiu Xiang Hotpot (蜀九香火锅)
Chen Mapo Tofu Restaurant (陈麻婆豆腐)
Local Tea House (本地茶馆)

What Souvenirs to Buy

Sichuan Opera Masks (川剧脸谱)
Paper-Cutting Art (剪纸艺术)
Embroidered Handkerchiefs (刺绣手帕)
Traditional Tea (传统茶叶)

Transportation

By Metro: Take Chengdu Metro Line 18 to Shuangliu Cultural Center Station (双流文化中心站), then a 10-minute taxi or bus ride
By Bus: Routes 118, 301, 320 stop near the park entrances
By Taxi/Car: Approximately 40 minutes from Chengdu city center depending on traffic
By Bicycle: Some local bike rental services are available, but long-distance cycling is less convenient

Nearby Attractions

Shuangliu Cultural Center (双流文化中心) – 1 km, accessible on foot or short taxi ride
Shuangliu Wetlands Park (双流湿地公园) – 1.5 km, taxi or 20-minute walk

Tips for Visitors

Wear comfortable walking shoes as the park is expansive
Bring a camera to capture performances, workshops, and architectural details
Check the schedule for daily opera and cultural performances
Best visiting seasons are spring and autumn for mild weather
Workshops often require registration; plan ahead if you want to participate
Respect artisans and performers during workshops and shows

Recommended Itineraries

Half-Day Cultural Tour: D1: Enter Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Park → Explore exhibitions → Attend a paper-cutting workshop → Watch Sichuan Opera performance
Transport: Walking within the park
Full-Day Cultural Experience: D1: Park visit → Lunch at nearby tea house → Attend embroidery and pottery workshops → Evening Sichuan Opera show
Transport: Walking within park and short taxi rides
Two-Day Chengdu Cultural Itinerary: D1: Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Park → Boutique hotel stay in Shuangliu
D2: Visit Shuangliu Wetlands Park → Shuangliu Cultural Center → Chengdu city center for dinner and shopping
Transport: Taxi or metro between attractions

User Reviews

By Gypsophila |

The venue is large and most of it is vacant houses, making it ideal for sports, leisure and sunbathing.

Photo taken on 2017.10.05

By Little Overlord# |

The most interesting part of this trip to Chengdu is the Panda Base, which is really worth recommending. There are all kinds of giant pandas. I went there during the Dragon Boat Festival. There were so many people that I didn't see the pandas at all, but people. The pandas are really cute. You must see the Moon Pavilion and the Sun Pavilion, where there are pandas as small as suckling. We took the bus, which was very convenient. After we came out, we took the scenic area through bus to Kuanzhai Alley, which only cost 10 yuan.

By Playhouse |

As a running enthusiast, I have basically run in all venues in Chengdu. The trails are the most open, and the scenery along the way is beautiful. The buildings and natural landscapes in each area are unique. The most important thing is that Metro Line 4 reaches the park. There are often running events sponsored by big brands in spring and summer, and the 2017 Bubble Run Chengdu Station is still fresh in my memory.

By ASDA |

It's so bad, there's nothing there, only handicrafts can be experienced on Sundays, damn, very boring

By Because the wind blows through the roses |

Went there for the puppet festival. It was OK. If there was no puppet festival, it would be just so-so.

By S Rainbow Candy🌈 |

I went there the day after I went to Happy Valley. They were preparing for a concert called "Big Love". The scenery inside was pretty good, with some unique buildings, which was suitable for taking photos.

By Hell Queen |

Can I say that I went there for the annual International Food Festival? Okay, I am a foodie.

By Flowing smoothly |

Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park is the only intangible cultural heritage expo park in China. The park is so big that the roads in the park seem to be open. Cars pass by from time to time. In such a large park, I am the only one walking slowly in the sun, enjoying the sunshine alone.

I went at the wrong time. The main exhibition area of intangible cultural heritage on the second floor was not open. The first floor was open, but there was only one store open. The lights were not on and it was dark. Haha, who told me to come at the wrong time.

By Steven |

In fact, the popularity of "intangible cultural heritage" is not very high at present. Perhaps in order to increase its popularity, this year's "International Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park" held the "Chengdu New Year Flowers"