Sichuan taps cultural heritage, scenery to advance high-quality development

Sichuan province, famous for giant pandas, cuisine and a leisurely lifestyle, is accelerating efforts to increase its appeal as a travel and consumption destination where it is "good to eat and play", according to top provincial officials.

The province is also well-known for its ancient Shu civilization, which can be traced back 5,000 years.

The Sanxingdui archaeological site in Guanghan, which features world-famous relics such as a gold mask, various bronze heads and a 3.96-meter-tall bronze tree, has been fully booked daily since a new museum opened in July, tripling the museum complex's capacity, said Zuo Yongxiang, vice-governor of Sichuan, at a news conference held in Beijing on Monday by the State Council Information Office.