Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province as well as a sub-provincial city covers an areaof 14, 300 square kilometers, and has under its administration 20 districts and/or cities plus a Hi-tech Zone and Tianfu New Area, where permanent residents number around 18 millions. Referred to as the land of abundance in the country with a history of over 2, 300years, Chengdu is recognized by both China National Tourism Administration and UNWTO as China’s best tourist city, and awarded UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Home to the giant panda, considered China’s national treasure, Chengdu is the habitat of the animal on the list of world natural heritages and honored by United Nations Environment Programme as one of the 500 best of its kind, the Chengdu Research Baseof Giant Panda Breeding is the largest mimic-natural ecological park and giant panda artificial breeding center in the world, and is a great attraction for viewing and endearing the marvelous animal.
The Dujiangyan irrigation system and Qingcheng mountain, two sites of world cultural Heritage, show to the full the industry and wisdom of the ancient Chinese locals., and the system stands as the only ecologically friendly water harnessing project in the world with the longest history and still in use, an epitome of Chinese culture and wisdom. Chengdu delicacies have a long history, and Sichuan cuisine, hotpots as well as famous snacks constitute splendid and gorgeous flowers to marvel at during your trip thereto.
Embark on the journey, endear yourself to and have an experience of the city, and you will fall in deep love with her!