Giant pandas, dazzling drone shows, mouthwatering cuisine and breathtaking plateau landscapes — these were just a few of the experiences that left French traveler Hugo Pellegrin in awe during his visit to Sichuan province in late May.
The journey through the southwestern province offered Pellegrin an immersive taste of the country's natural wonders, cultural charm and evolving tourism landscape.
"It was amazing," Pellegrin says, recalling his visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
"Seeing pandas in real life for the first time was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. They're just as adorable and fascinating as I imagined."
Beyond the cuddly national treasure, Pellegrin found himself equally enchanted by Sichuan's culinary delights. "I really love the food here," he says with a bright smile.