Chengdu Attractions
Chengdu lies in an important rice and wheat-growing region in the center of the province of Sichuan.
Chengdu was the capital of the Shu (Zhou) kingdom which was conquered by the Qin in 316 BC. Under the Qin and Han dynasty (221 BC to AD 220) it advanced to become the political, economic and cultural center of southwest China.
Chengdu was the capital of the Shu (Zhou) kingdom which was conquered by the Qin in 316 BC. Under the Qin and Han dynasty (221 BC to AD 220) it advanced to become the political, economic and cultural center of southwest China.
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Du Fu's Cottage
Du Fu's Cottage was once the home of the famous poet from the Tang Dynasty. The cottage is a reproduction of the original from the 8th C.
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Manjushri Temple
Manjushri Temple was built in 1691 and comprises five temples. Of particular note are the 100 bronze sculptures from the Qing era.
Mosque
Chengdu's important mosque, south of the bell-tower in the old town, was partially destroyed in a Japanese air-raid in 1941.
The prayer hall, 15.7m/51ft long and 11.7m/38ft wide and covered in enameled tiles, remains intact.
''Seventh year of the empire of Qianlong'' is the inscription on a beam in the building which indicates the year of construction: 1742.
The prayer hall, 15.7m/51ft long and 11.7m/38ft wide and covered in enameled tiles, remains intact.
''Seventh year of the empire of Qianlong'' is the inscription on a beam in the building which indicates the year of construction: 1742.
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Temple of Prince Wu
One of the key attractions at the Temple of Prince Wu is a gilded clay statue of Zhuge Liang.
Cultural Park
In the Cultural Park (Wenhua Gongyuan) in the west of the town stands the old Taoist Qinyang Temple, which dates from the Tang period (618-907). The present buildings are of the Qing period (1644-1911). Note the Pavilion of the Eight Trigrams (Bagua Ting) with its eight stone pillars on which are carved dragon patterns, etc.
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
The Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is located in Chengdu and is home to at least 12 pandas. There is a museum that features the reproductive problems of the bears. It is recommended that visitors come for viewings during feeding time in the morning, otherwise the pandas are generally sleeping.
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
26 Panda Road
Chengdu, Sichuan
China
26 Panda Road
Chengdu, Sichuan
China
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Jianmen Shudao
Jianmen Pass (Jianmen Guan) and the Sichuan Road (Shudao) were once the most direct routes to Sichuan during ancient times. Along the way are many historical and cultural sites. The pass it noted for the steep slopes that fall within a range of 72 peaks.
Tomb of Wang Jian
Known as ''The Eternal Mausoleum'' (Yong Ling), the well-preserved Tomb of Wang Jian (847-918), ruler of the Early Shu empire, lies in the northwest of the town. The 15m/50ft high building, divided into three chambers, was opened up in 1942. In the central chamber will be found the king's artistically decorated sarcophagus, and in the chamber behind it is a stone statue of Wang Jian.
Chengdu Surroundings
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Dujiangyan Irrigation System
The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is an engineering accomplishment from 250 BC, which was designed to prevent flooding on the Minjian river. It has been successful right up to modern times.
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Mount Emeishan
The highest peak of Mount Emeishan stands at almost 3100 m. A number of old temples are located on the mountain, some of which can be seen on the trails leading to the higher elevations.
Wolong Nature Reserve
Covering an area of 2000sq.km/770sq.mi, this nature reserve lies some 130km/80mi west of Chengdu. Surrounded by mountains more than 5000m/1930ft high, the reserve is home to 60 different types of mammals, including pandas and snub-nosed apes, 300 kinds of birds and 4000 species of plants, including giant redwood trees. A research station has been set up here to study the habits of pandas.
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Monastery of Precious Light
The Monastery of Precious Light may date from the Han era and contains twenty buildings. A highlight is the 13 story Sarira Pagoda.
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Mount Qingchengshan
Mount Qingchengshan is spread out over 37 peaks and is a major Taoist pilgrimage site.
Jiuzhaigou Valley (Valley of the Nine Villages)
The Jiuzhaigou Valley (Valley of the Nine Villages), 110km/176mi north of Huanglong, was also declared a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992. It is characterized by wooded slopes and deep valleys, but here too the main attraction are the 108 crystal-clear ponds. The scenery is most impressive during the autumn when the leaves are changing color. A large variety of plants and animals live in the valley thanks to its abundance of water.
Shunan Bamboo Sea
The Shunan Bamboo Sea is a massive bamboo forest located south of Chengdu that is environmentally protected by the Chinese government. The area is fairly remote but attracts visitors for the beautiful scenery and the panda bear sightings.
Within the forest are temples, the Bamboo Sea Museum, and old folk residences.
Within the forest are temples, the Bamboo Sea Museum, and old folk residences.
Temple of the Two Kings
On Mount Yulaishan, on the east bank of Minjiang, can be seen the imposing Temple of the Two Kings (Erwang Miao), built in the Qing period (1644-1911) on the ruins of an earlier 6th C edifice. Statues of the creators of the irrigation system, Li Bing and his son Li Erlang, stand in the halls of the temple.
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