A ‘panda’ flash mob was staged in Taipei Zoo on November 5 as part of Sichuan’s tourism promotional campaign in Taiwan.

Dolls, umbrellas and pictures with Sichuan elements such as the giant panda were displayed on the scene.

A DIY color painting of white and black doll giant pandas attracted a big crowd, both adults and children.

Besides the flash mob, a number of other activities such as a cultural performance and interaction with the audience aroused enormous interest of local citizens and tourists.

The Sichuan delegation recommended three discounted routes suitable for parents and children travelling together: a six-day tour of ancient towns in western Sichuan, Dujiangyan and working as giant panda volunteers; a seven-day tour of the birthplace of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history, the Three Kingdom historical sites, and learning how to cook Sichuan cuisine; a seven-day tour of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong.

Coupons for discounts to tours of Sichuan were snatched soon after the event began.

At the 11th Cross-Straits Taipei Tourism Expo which concluded Monday, the Sichuan delegation received an award for excellent organizational work.

On November 8, the Sichuan delegation arrived in Kaohsiung. About 100 people from local travel agencies, airlines and media organizations took part in the delegation’s promotional event in the city.

Sichuan is known as the hometown of giant pandas. However, the southwest China province has more to offer. Sichuan, as the province in China with the most world heritage sites and key national scenic areas, boasts more than 4000 tourism resources of various kinds including snow mountains, lakes, forests, ancient Shu civilization and folk customs.

Among the various attractions are five world heritage sites: Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, and Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries.