Chengdu
Capital of leisure, home to panda!
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Location&Weather
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, lies in the fertile Sichuan Basin, surrounded by mountains and plateaus, including the Tibetan Plateau to the northwest. Winters are mild, while summers are hot and humid
Attractions
Here are the main attractions in Chengdu and Sichuan Province:
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding — This is the best place globally to observe giant pandas in semi-natural habitats. Highlights include seeing playful cubs, feeding sessions, and the “Panda Kindergarten.” It’s a must-visit for wildlife lovers
- Kuanzhai(Wide and Narrow) Alleys — A historic neighborhood featuring restored Qing Dynasty-era courtyard houses. These three parallel alleyways (Kuanxiangzi, Zhaixiangzi, and Jingxiangzi) blend traditional Sichuan culture with modern cafes, teahouses, and handicraft shops
- Jiuzhaigou National Park — A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this valley is famous for its turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains. Home to nine Tibetan villages, it offers surreal landscapes that change with the seasons, earning it the nickname “Fairy Tale World”
- Leshan Giant Buddha — The world’s largest stone-carved Buddha, towering 71 meters tall, sits at the confluence of three rivers
- Dujiangyan Irrigation System — A 2,200-year-old UNESCO site, this engineering marvel controls the Min River’s flow, ensuring fertile lands for the Chengdu Plain. Explore its ancient waterways and learn about its role in Sichuan’s agriculture
- Sanxingdui Museum — showcases 3,000–5,000-year-old Sanxingdui Civilization relics like bronze masks, sacred trees, and gold artifacts, revealing an enigmatic ancient Yangtze River culture. Website: https://www.sxd.cn/en/#/
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Culture heritages
Chengdu and Sichuan boasts rich intangible cultural heritage, including:
- Sichuan Opera (Face-Changing Performance) — A world-renowned art where performers switch masks instantly, symbolizing emotions or characters
- Shu(Sichuan) Embroidery — One of China’s four great embroideries, featuring delicate silk artistry with motifs like pandas and flowers
- Ear-Picking — A unique local folk practice, is more than ear cleaning.This activity is not only relaxing but also a long – standing cultural tradition in Chengdu. It’s an essential part of the city’s intangible heritage.
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Cuisine - Numbness and spicy
Sichuan(Including Chengdu) renowned worldwide for its bold,spicy flavors and diverse dishes:
- Mapo Tofu — Soft tofu in a savory, chili-spiked sauce with minced pork and Sichuan peppercorns
- Fuqi Feipian (Couple’s Lung Slices) —A cold dish of spiced beef lung/heart slices in chili oil
- Spicy Hotpot and Bingfen — Sichuan hotpot famous for its spicy taste and it normally eat with Bingfen ,a refreshing dessert of jelly-like tapioca served with brown sugar syrup and fruits
- Dengying Beef — paper-thin beef slices marinated in chili and spices, slow-dried to crispy perfection. Named for their lantern-like translucency, this fiery, savory snack dates to the Tang Dynasty
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