Chengdu

Chengdu

Chengdu, in Sichuan province,

has a history of over 4000 years. For hundreds of years, was the place where silk was produced for the imperial family. The city prides itself today of its silks and satins. Chengdu is an excellent example of how to blend the traditions of the ancient culture with the modern aspects of life. The Zoo of Chengdu and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding are the major attractions of the city, thousands of visitors from other parts of China visit Chengdu. The Chunxi Street is the commercial heart of Chengdu. Chengdu is also a great getaway to visit other places in the province of Sichuan such as the Wolong Nature Reserve and the Huanglong Valley both considered World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.  Hotels in Chengdu

What to visit in Chengdu: Wolong Nature Reserve; Zoo of Chengdu; Mount Qingcheng; Tang Dynasty Wenshu Temple; Jin Sha Excavation Site; Sichuan Science and Technology Museum; Sichuan University Museum; Chunxi Street; Anshun Peaceful and Fluent Bridge; Chaoyang Lake; Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding; Dujiangyan; Jinli;

Restaurants in Chengdu

• Veranda Bridge Restaurant
• Shujiushiang Hot Pot Restaurant
• Cacaja Indian Restaurant
• Paulaner Brauhaus Restaurant
• Chengdu Pengji Taipei Sichuan Restaurant

Transports in Chengdu

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): There are domestic flights to/from several cities and international flights..

By train and bus: There are trains and buses to/from several Chinese cities.

Maps of Chengdu

Map of Chengdu

Chengdu on Map of China