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Chengdu：Craft a Shu Brocade Fan — A Souvenir Uniquely Yours
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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
Discover a lesser-known side of Chengdu through the stories of Shu brocade
Explore Chinese culture through the symbols and wishes woven into its motifs
Create a personal keepsake with a story no shop-bought souvenir can offer
Make your own Shu brocade waist fan within an hour—no craft experience needed
What's Included
- One finished Shu brocade waist fan to take home
- Water/hot Tea
- English/Mandarin instruction
- all materials and tools for the crafts
- food/beverage/coffee/alcohol
transportation to/from the meeting point
- personal expenses
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
YÚ STUDIO: Room 1306, 13F, Building A, Mengmofang Plaza. Amap: 维也纳国际酒店（成都火车东站西广场店） Enter the hotel lobby. Find the elevators beside Luckin Coffee. Take Elevator 3 or 5 to 13F, Room 1306. No access card needed. Need help? Call/message +86 185 8303 3380.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Pandas and hotpot may bring you to Chengdu. Shu brocade reveals another side of the city.
For centuries, Chengdu has been known as Jincheng—the “Brocade City.” Discover the stories behind this enduring nickname and how Shu brocade became part of the city’s identity. With a local host, explore a Chengdu beyond social media highlights, through its history and the meanings woven into its patterns.
Then create a piece of that story to take home. Choose your favorite Shu brocade design and make your own waist fan using authentic, pre-cut fabric. Simple steps and guidance throughout make it easy for complete beginners, with the whole experience finished within an hour.
Leave with a gift you made yourself, an understanding of its motifs, and a new way of seeing Chengdu as your journey continues.
For centuries, Chengdu has been known as Jincheng—the “Brocade City.” Discover the stories behind this enduring nickname and how Shu brocade became part of the city’s identity. With a local host, explore a Chengdu beyond social media highlights, through its history and the meanings woven into its patterns.
Then create a piece of that story to take home. Choose your favorite Shu brocade design and make your own waist fan using authentic, pre-cut fabric. Simple steps and guidance throughout make it easy for complete beginners, with the whole experience finished within an hour.
Leave with a gift you made yourself, an understanding of its motifs, and a new way of seeing Chengdu as your journey continues.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 10 years old (contains small parts and sharp tools)
- Anyone in a hurry (activity duration is approximately 1 hour or more)
- People with limited hand mobility (requires fine motor skills for assembly)
Tags
Historical Tours
Craft Classes
Small Group
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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