Chengdu Travel Guide
Chengdu Travel Guide
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, famous for being the home of the adorable giant pandas. Located in the western part of the Sichuan Basin and the central part of the Chengdu Plain, the city has a total area of 12,300 square kilometers (4,749 square miles) and a population of over 21 million.
Thanks to the Dujiangyan water conservancy project built in 256 BC, Sichuan Province is known as the Land of Heavenly Capital, meaning a place rich in natural resources. Chengdu, the capital of the province, is rich in natural resources. Two tributaries of the Yangtze River, the Min River and the Tuo River, are connected to 40 other rivers, irrigating an area of more than 700 square kilometers (270.27 square miles), and generating 150 to 180 million kilowatts of hydroelectric power. The land is extremely fertile and rich in mineral resources.
Tourist Attraction
Panda base
Wide Narrow Alley
Jinli Street
The Wuhou Ancestral Hall
Dujiangyan , a famous water engineering project and World Heritage Site
Samsungdui (Three-star pile)
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Transportation
Chengdu, as a transportation hub in the hinterland of Southwest China and a major access city to Tibet, with air and rail access to the whole country, is very conveniently located, and the city’s transportation facilities, such as buses and subways, are constantly being developed, providing great convenience for both citizens and tourists.
Entertainment
Traveling or living in Chengdu is a lot of fun. In addition to its amazing sights and sounds, the city offers many fascinating activities for tourists and expats alike. Sampling the famous Sichuan cuisine is an experience not to be missed. Spicy dishes and a wide range of delicious snacks are sure to whet your appetite. You can go shopping on Chunxi Road, spend a relaxing afternoon at a teahouse, and in the evening watch a Sichuan Opera performance – the perfect day to get to know this charming city better.
Meals
Nightlife
History
The history of the city can be traced back 2,400 when the first emperor built his capital here and named the city. Through thousands of years its original name has been kept and its position as the capital and as the significant center of politics, commerce and military of the Sichuan area (once called Shu) has remained unchanged. Since the Han (206B.C.-220) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties when its handicraft industry flourished, the place has been famous for its brocades and embroideries. Shu embroideries still enjoy a high reputation for their bright colors and delicate designs, ranking among the four main embroideries in China. The city was also the place where the bronze culture, an indispensable part of ancient Chinese culture, originated; the place where the Southern Silk Road started; and the place where the earliest paper currency, Jiaozi (not the dumpling!), was first printed. It is listed among the first 24 state-approved historical and cultural cities and owns 23 state and provincial cultural relic units.
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