Chengdu - the bustling hub of Sichuan!Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, is one of my favourite places in China.
It wasn't the first time I saw it. It looked flat and bland compared to mountainous Chongqing on the Yangzte River. However, after several visits I got to know and like it. I found areas that were maintained specifically for tourists. They were clean, well kept and a pleasure to visit. The Sichuanese people were friendly and helpful. In 2007, it was named one of the best three tourist cities in China to visit by the
National Tourism Administration and the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
However, there are several other wonderful sites - both modern and historical within the city itself. But best of all, the Sichuan capital is a great place to explore Western China from. One day trips I did were to the Giant Buddha at Leshan, the Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation Scheme and the famous Taoist Quincheng Mountain. An hours flight away in neighbouring Yunnan Province is one of the great places in Western China,
Lijiang.
It is listed on the United Nations World Heritage list.
There is so much to see and do in this great city of Sichuan. I was never bored. You shouldn't be either!
I definately recommend Julie as a personal tour guide for the Sichuan capital and surrounding areas. Things to do
Shopping.....Enjoy fantastic shopping in Chengdu. There is great shopping from modern Western to traditional Chinese shops. Shopping in China has never been better.
Click here to find out about great Chinese Shopping!Panda Bears.....The Panda Research Station at Chengdu has many cuddly Panda Bears. See the Giant Panda Bears playing and the cute baby Pandas sleeping in their nursery! Click here to find out how to see the Pandas Wenshu Buddhist Temple.....See the magnificent Buddhist Temple that is located within the Wenshu Monastery in Chengdu. Splendid gardens, marvelous buildings and a superb vegetarian restaurant make it an interesting place to visit. Click here to visit the Buddhist Temple! Chinese poetry.....Sichuan has a close affiliation with Chinese poetry. See it on display with the poems of Du Fu and others at Du Fu's Cottage. Click here to learn about Chinese Poetry! Chinese holidays.....Wonderful Chinese holidays can be launched from Chengdu Sichuan. So much to see and do in and around this capital city of Sichuan. Click here to find out about great Chinese holidays Chinese Guide.....Julie is a local Sichuan person who is a great Chinese travel guide. Her English is excellent and she certainly knows Chengdu and surrounds very well. Click here to find out about this great Chinese Guide Return from Chengdu to About Sichuan China
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Look at the Jinjiang River in the picture. It is neat and clean - pleasant to wander along. Many Chinese sit at tables along the way and play mahjong.
A feature of Chengdu are the cyclists - millions of them!
Some buildings are replica buildings in the old style. They look authentic and convey a sense of history.