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Chengdu City, the capital of China's southwest Sichuan Province, is famed for being the home of cute giant pandas. Located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain, the city of Chengdu is a famous historical and cultural city with a history over 3,000 years. It serves as the provincial center for politics, economy, culture, and transportation.
Facts of Chengdu
Chinese Name: 成都市 ( Chéngdǖ shì )
Nationality: Han
Location: in central of Sichuan Basin,Sichuan Province)
Area: 12,300 km²
Population (2010): 80,418,200
Dialing code: (+86) 028
Zip code: 610000
Administratives: Chengdu is a sub-provincial city. It has direct jurisdiction over 9 districts (Jinjiang, Wuhou, Qingyang, Chenghua, Jinniu, Longquanyi, Qingbaijiang, Wenjiang, Xindu), 4 county-level cities (Dujiangyan, Qionglai, Pengzhou,Chongzhou) and 6 counties (Shuangliu, Dayi, Pixian, Jintang, Pujiang, Xinjin).
History of Chengdu
According to the records and relics, there was human being living on this piece of land about 3,700 years ago. It is about 2,300 years ago the ninth king Kaiming of ancient Shu State moved his capital to the site and named it 'Chengdu'. Then the name has been kept until today. Due to its economic and military importance, more than seven local regimes appeared here in the history started from the end of Western Han Dynasty (8 A.D.-25 A.D.). Among them, the most famous one is the Shu State during the Three Kingdom Period 1,700 years ago. It is a miracle for a city to remain unchanged and prosperous through thousands of years and flames of wars, however, Chengdu is a miracle of this kind. During its development, the city has gain many reputations, such as the land of abundance, the city of Hibiscus, and the city of brocades...More Read: History of Chengdu.
What to see in Chengdu?
When travel in Chengdu, you will get close to the cute giant pandas and marveling at the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System will be interesting trip activities. Take a leisurely break in the teahouse and enjoy Sichuan Opera are not only customs of the local people, but also must-dos for tourists to experience the real life of Chengdu. Chengdu's cuisine of is also irresistible. Jinli Ancient Street and China's Lane are best place to taste the featured local cuisine and view Chengdu's ancient architectures. If time permits, Leshan Giant Buddha and Emei Mountain are worthy of your touring. Since 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Panda Volunteer Programorganized in Bifengxia Panda Base, as a popular tourist activity, has been calling for foreign volunteers to participate in a grand meaningful protection for lovely endangered giant pandas. Here lists top attractions in Chengdu:
When to visit Chengdu?
Chengdu weather is mild and humid all year round, featuring four clear-cut seasons – short and warm spring, long and sultry summer, cool and rainy autumn, and cold and foggy winter. Chengdu enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate characterized by an early spring, hot summer, cool autumn and warm winter. The average annual temperature for the year is 16 degree Celsius.The distinctive characteristics of Chengdu climate is fog and humidity. There are fewer hours of sunlight per day, and the summer is hotter and the winter is colder than the temperature shows...More Read: Chengdu Weather
How to get to Chengdu?
As the capital of Sichuan Province, the city of Chengdu is one of the transportation hubs in southwest China. Chengdu transportation network is very developed. It has one of China’s busiest airports; it is the intersection point of five trunk railway lines; it is connected with thousands of miles of expressways and has dozens of coach stations sending passengers to various destinations. Within the city area, there are subways, city buses, taxis and many other transport conveniences for passengers to choose from...More Read: Chengdu Transportation
Chengdu Travel Tips
Plan your Chengdu Tours ? Chengdu is one of the popular destinations in China.Chengdu is located on the fertile Chengdu Plain, which is known as the “The Land of Abundance”. It is the fourth most populous city in the Chinese mainland, with 7.12 million residents living in the urban area and 6.73 million living in the surrounding. With a powerful economic development in recent years, it is becoming a modern metropolitan city, but traditions are well preserved.Here lists Chengdu travel tips on this palge.
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