Learn about Chengdu
Panda Base
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a globally renowned institution for the ex situ conservation and scientific research breeding of giant pandas, dedicated to the protection, research, and public education of endangered wildlife such as giant pandas.
Sanxingdui Ruins
The Sanxingdui Ruins is located in Guanghan City, Sichuan Province, and is the ancient capital of the Shu Kingdom during the Xia and Shang dynasties. It dates back to about 4800-2600 years ago and is known as the "source of the Yangtze River civilization" and the "ninth wonder of the world".
Qingcheng Mountain
Qingcheng Mountain is one of the birthplaces of Taoism in China, and is famous for "the seclusion of Qingcheng under heaven". The following is an introduction to the core scenic spots of the front and back mountains of Qingcheng Mountain, as well as a practical guide to how to plan the tour route.
Manjushri Monastery
Manjushri Monastery is located in Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. It is the first of the four major Zen forests in the Yangtze River Basin of China and the location of the Sichuan Buddhist Association. It is not only a solemn Buddhist temple, but also an urban spiritual sanctuary that integrates ancient Zen architecture, garden landscapes, local tea culture, and specialty cuisine.
Jinli Ancient Street
Jinli Ancient Street is located next to the Wuhou Temple Museum in Chengdu, and is the most representative antique block and "urban reception hall" in Chengdu. It condenses the Ba Shu style of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, integrating Three Kingdoms culture, Western Sichuan folk customs, authentic snacks, and leisure and entertainment.
Dujiangyan Irrigation Project
Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, located in Dujiangyan Irrigation Project City, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, is a dam free water diversion project presided over by Li Bing and his son, the governor of Shu County in the State of Qin in 256 BC. It is not only the oldest and only surviving grand ecological water conservancy project still in use worldwide, but also the key to transforming the Chengdu Plain from a flood prone area into a "land of abundance", and has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage.
IFS International Financial Center
Chengdu IFS (Chengdu International Financial Center) is a landmark commercial complex in the center of Chengdu city, known for its giant panda sculpture that climbs the tower. It has become a representative and must visit point for modern and fashionable life in Chengdu.
Chengdu Museum
The Chengdu Museum is a comprehensive geological museum in Chengdu, located on the west side of Tianfu Square, the heart of the city. It systematically showcases the 4500 year history of urban civilization and life in Chengdu, making it the best classroom to understand the past and present of the 'Land of Abundance'.
Thatched Cottage of Du Fu
The Thatched Cottage of Du Fu is located in Qingyang District, Chengdu. It is the former residence of the great Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu in Chengdu to avoid the "An Lushan Rebellion". He lived here for nearly four years and created over 240 immortal poems. This is not the original site, but a literary holy land rebuilt and repaired in memory of him in later generations, known as a "holy land in the history of Chinese literature".
Wuhou Shrine
The Wuhou Shrine is located in Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. It is a temple that commemorates the Prime Minister of Shu Han, Zhuge Liang (posthumously named "Zhongwu Hou"), and is also the only temple in China where monarchs and ministers are worshipped together (Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang are worshipped together), as well as the most influential museum of Three Kingdoms relics. It is known as the "Holy Land of Three Kingdoms Culture".
Jinsha Site
The Jinsha Site is located in Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. It is another major discovery of the ancient Shu civilization after Sanxingdui and is known as the "first major archaeological discovery in China in the 21st century". It was the political, economic, and cultural center of the ancient Shu Kingdom from approximately 3200 to 2600 years ago (late Shang Dynasty to early Western Zhou Dynasty).
Chunxi Road
Chunxi Road is the oldest and busiest commercial pedestrian street in the center of Chengdu. Since its completion in 1924, it has been the fashion center, commercial core, and city card of Chengdu, known as the "Golden Street of a Century". It, together with neighboring Taikoo Li and IFS, constitutes the largest and most diverse top-level commercial district in Chengdu.
Sino Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu
Sino Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu is an open, low-density block style shopping center located in the core of the Chunxi Road commercial district in the center of Chengdu. It perfectly integrates the traditional architectural style of western Sichuan, modern fashion design, and millennium ancient temple culture with the concepts of "fast li" and "slow li". It is one of the few commercial landmarks in the world that can successfully combine historical heritage with top trends, and is known as the "fashion heart of Chengdu".
Kuanzhai Alley
Kuanzhai Alley is the only surviving ancient street of the Qing Dynasty in the urban area of Chengdu, consisting of three parallel alleys, Kuanzhai Alley, and Jingxiang Alley, as well as a group of quadrangle courtyards. It is a microcosm of the "most Chengdu" lifestyle, showcasing the slow life of old Chengdu, the westernization of new Chengdu, and the vibrant culture of the common people.
Four Girls Mountain
Four Girls Mountain is located in Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is the highest peak of the Qionglai Mountains on the eastern edge of the Hengduan Mountains and is known as the "Eastern Alps" and the "Queen of Shu Mountains". It is not an isolated mountain peak, but composed of four continuous peaks (Da Feng, Er Feng, San Feng, Yao Mei Feng) and their valleys, integrating snow capped mountains, meadows, forests, lakes, and streams. It is a paradise for hiking, mountaineering, photography, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Mount Emei
Mount Emei is located in Emeishan City, Leshan City, Sichuan Province. It is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China and the temple of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra. With its "majestic, beautiful, divine, and extraordinary" natural scenery and profound Buddhist culture, it has been listed as a world cultural and natural heritage site.
Leshan
Leshan, a city located in the southwest of Sichuan, is famous for its "Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area", but its charm goes beyond that. It is a leisurely ancient city located on the banks of the Minjiang River and is recognized as the "soul of Sichuan cuisine".
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area is located in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a world natural heritage and a world biosphere reserve. It is known for its "six wonders" of high mountain lakes (Haizi), waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks, Tibetan Qiang culture, and blue ice, and is hailed as the "fairy tale world" and "king of water scenery".