TV drama features archeological site in Sichuan

Jin Sha, or Golden Sands, is an archeological site in southwest China's Sichuan Province. It flourished about 3,000 years ago. Now the enigmatic site provides the backdrop for a costume drama.

Among the leading cast members are several performers capturing the bulk of attention.

Stars Jin Qiaoqiao and Gan Tingting, got a rare opportunity to visit with the pandas.

Other cast members say the pandas are an integral part of the story because they are regarded as a sacred animal, appearing at critical moments.

Stars Jin Qiaoqiao and Gan Tingting, got a rare opportunity to visit with the pandas.

Jin Qiaoqiao said, "The pandas are so naughty. They crawled around here and there. They're just so special!"

The 30-series TV drama "Jin Sha" will begin shooting in April in Chengdu. It's scheduled to complete filming in July.