Ancient Connections: Sanxingdui & Mayan Heritage

Add-on Cultural Module or Custom Journey (4 Days)

Explore the symbolic and spiritual echoes between the ancient Shu and Maya civilizations — designed for Latin American travelers.

Overview

This cultural module offers a one-of-a-kind comparative journey into two ancient civilizations that, while oceans apart, mirror each other in surprising ways. Whether you're already planning a trip to China or seeking an in-depth cultural experience, this 4-day package can be seamlessly added to your itinerary or expanded into a longer theme-based route.

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Locations: Chengdu – Sanxingdui – Jinsha – Chengdu

Ideal as: Cultural Add-On to Classic China Route / Standalone Thematic Plan

Tour Highlights

Sanxingdui Museum Discovery

Uncover surreal bronze masks and cosmological relics from the Shu kingdom.

Jinsha Site Insights

Complement your Sanxingdui knowledge with artifacts from another key site.

Hands-On Cultural Workshops

Craft replica jade and bronze items inspired by Maya and Shu traditions.

Scholar-Led Comparative Lectures

Explore parallel cosmologies, rituals, and iconography.

Sichuan Culinary Experience

Enjoy authentic local flavors as part of cultural immersion.

Tour Options

📌 How to Join This Journey

Whether you're embarking on an 8-day classic route across Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai — or planning a deep dive into China's cultural heart — this Sanxingdui & Maya module can be easily integrated into your itinerary.

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Add-on module — Join this journey before/after your Chengdu stop.

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Stand-alone experience — Turn this into a longer 6–8 day cultural immersion package.

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Customizable — Mix with other Sichuan highlights or Latin American-themed events.

Why This Experience?

  • The only cross-cultural tour linking Chinese and Mesoamerican civilizations
  • Designed for students, families, creators, and scholars
  • Flexible integration into larger China tours

Ready to enrich your China journey with ancient wonder?

Whether you're traveling solo, with your school, family, or content crew — we'll help craft the perfect fit.

📧 ariel.zhou@lanvoyage.com

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