Explore Chengdu  探索成都

 

Chengdu, a city where once you come, you would be reluctant to leave.....

Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province is the home of the Giant Panda, the center of science and technology, culture, trade, tourism and transportation in the southwest area of China. Situated in the southwest of China, the Sichuan province has a large population with coverage of 485 thousand square kilometers. It boasts a long history, splendid culture and over 4500 years' civilization. Having ancient temples, ancient towns and scenic spots, Sichuan also houses the world cultural heritages including Jiuzhai Valley, Mt. Qingcheng, Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, Mt.Emei, the Leshan Giant Buddha and Sanxingdui Ruins with its thousand-year long mystery. The national minority ethnic community is known for its abundant wealth, honest people, mild climate, and the wealth of cultural tourism resources. If you want to learn the rich culture of China, taste the unique ethnic customs in the country, Sichuan would be the first choice.
 

Panda Breeding Base 大熊猫繁殖基地		Kuanzhai Xiangzi 宽窄巷子		Wuhou Temple 武侯祠		Dujiangyan Irrigation System 都江堰
Jinli Street 锦里		Sanxingdui Museum 三星堆博物馆		Mount Qingcheng 青城山		Leshan Giant Buddha 乐山大佛

Leisure Culture
Chengdu was the center of Shu Han Cultures; of all the past dynasties, it was the political, economic and cultural center in the Southwest China as well as an important city on the Yangtze River Valley. The long history left Chengdu a unique cultural environment, including leisure cultures, historical cultures, food cultures, drink cultures, tea cultures, folkways, and so on.

A、Sichuan Dishes 川菜
Sichuan cuisine is one of the 4 famous local cuisines in China which has a long history and a strong local color; it has such advantages as widely available materials, many varied flavors, and lots of different varieties.

B、Chengdu Snack Food 成都小吃
As famous as Sichuan dishes, Chengdu snacks are the endsville ones and enjoy the fame of 'Chengdu snacks are the best in the world'.

Chen Ma Po Tofu 陈麻婆豆腐		Lai's Rice Dumpling 赖汤圆		Long Chaoshou 龙抄手		Zhong Shuijiao 钟水饺

C、Chengdu Hot Pot 火锅
Hot Pot can be analogized as a brilliant flower in a garden of Chinese cuisines, like a twin lotus flower on one stalk with Sichuan cuisine. You shall never forget about mentioning the well-known Hot Pot of Chengdu whenever you talk about Sichuan cuisine. It is relatively fresher and is comprised of a red pot, a white pot and a dual pot to cater for the needs of all customers.

D、Folk Activity 民间活动

Chengdu Lantern Festival 成都灯会		Chengdu Flower Exhibition 成都花会		Longquan Peach Blossom Exhibition 龙泉桃花会		Sichuan Opera 川剧