Located in the western Sichuan Basin, at the core of the Chengdu Plain, Chengdu is one
of China’s ten ancient capitals, one of the first national famous historical and cultural
cities, and the provenance of the ancient Shu civilization (the Jinsha site within its
boundaries boasts a history of 3,000 years). It has served as the seat of local governments
across all dynasties. During the Han Dynasty, Chengdu was one of the country's
five metropolises; in the Tang Dynasty, it was one of China's most developed industrial
and commercial cities; during the Northern Song, it was the second-largest metropolis
after the capital city Bianjing. Moreover, it witnessed the invention of the world's first
paper note, "Jiaozi”. Its scenic spots and historical sites include Dujiangyan, Wuhou
Shrine, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Jinsha site, Ming Tombs of Prince Shu, Wangjiang
Pavilion, and Qingyang Palace.
Chengdu Panda Base
Established in 1987, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is located in Mount Futou on Chengdu’s northern outskirts, 10 kilometers away from the city proper. Covering an area of 3.07 square kilometers, the Base began with six giant pandas rescued from the wildness, and it has successfully raised the captive population to 230 giant pandas. The Giant Panda Museum, housing an unparalleled collection of valuable materials and rich exhibits, is an excellent destination to learn about giant pandas, get close to nature, sightsee, unwind and have fun. Here, rare and endangered animals such as giant pandas, red pandas and black-necked cranes thrive in leisure.
Renmin Park
Nestled in the bustling heart of Chengdu, Renmin Park is far more than just an urban green space—it’s a living theater of Sichuanese life. Opened in 1911 amid the twilight of the Qing Dynasty, this century-old sanctuary offers a rare glimpse into Chengdu’s soul. The park pulses around its iconic tea houses, where the rhythm of Chengdu’s famed shēnghuó (slow living) unfolds. Beyond tea culture, witness the quirky Matchmaking Corner, where parents post bios seeking partners for unmarried children. At dawn, tai chi practitioners move like shadows near the Monument to the Martyrs, while evenings bring ballroom dancers twirling to vintage tunes.
Kuanzhai Alley
A historical and cultural area in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, Kuanzhai Alley consists of three old streets that run east-west (Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley sequentially from north to south) and residential courtyards between them. This area used to be the residence of the Eight Banners during the Qing Dynasty, and is now home to a variety of culture, catering, and recreational stores. As a tourist attraction, Kuanzhai Alley is an epitome of the old Chengdu culture.
Leshan
Giant Buddha
The Leshan Giant Buddha, carved in the 8th century, protrudes from the cliff where the Minjiang River, the Qingyijiang River, and the Daduhe River converge. With a height of 71 meters, it is the largest existing cliff statue in the world. To the locals, "the mountain is a huge Buddha and the Buddha a huge mountain." Visitors can't help but admire the greatness and superb skill of ancient sculptors.
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley is located in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan
and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, more than 400 kilome-
ters from Chengdu. The terrain of the Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve is high in the
south and low in the north, with deep valleys and wide disparities in elevation.
It is famous for its beautiful waterscape, with 114 lakes in different sizes distrib-
uted in a ladder-like pattern. Known to the world as the "Fairyland" and "King of Waterscape," Jiuzhaigou Valley is renowned for its "Six Wonders," namely, the alpine lakes, waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks, blue ice, and Tibetan customs.
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