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Chengdu
Centrally positioned in the western Sichuan Plain in China, Chengdu the capital of Sichuan Province is dubbed the "Storehouse of Heaven" with an ancient history and civilization. The Jinjiang River winds it way through the city. It is a stunning city overflowing with dynamism and vivacity and with a pleasing climate. Among its well-known picturesque locations are Marquis Wu Shrine, Thatched Cottage Du Fu, and Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Chengdu is in addition the habitat of the giant panda.
Advantageous Geographical location
- Chengdu benefits from a profitable geographical location.
- It has trouble-free entrée to the Three Gorges on the Changjiang or Yangtze River in the east; to Tibet, Jiuzhaigou, and Huanglong Temple in the west; to the Terra-cotta Warriors of Xi'an in the north; and to Mt. Emei and the Giant Buddha of Leshan in the south.
Profiting from Dujiangyan Irrigation Project which was built in 256 B.C., Sichuan Province is known as "Tian Fu Zhi Guo", factually a place opulently gifted with natural resources. Chengdu, as the capital, is exceedingly dynamic. The Min and Tuo Rivers, two tributaries of the Yangtze River, linked to forty other rivers, make available an irrigation area of in excess of 700 square kilometers or 270.27 square miles with 150-180 million kilowatts of water. Containing plentiful mineral resources, the land is exceedingly productive.
The history of Chengdu is over 2000 years old. The first emperor raised his capital here and christened the city. Through thousands of years its initial name has been retained and its status as the capital and as the important hub of politics, commerce and military of the Sichuan area once known as Shu has remained unaffected. During the reign of the Han and Tang Dynasties when its handicraft industry prospered, Chengdu has been well-known for its brocades as well as embroideries. Shu embroideries still have a high standing for their brilliant colors and subtle designs, placed among the four major embroideries in China. Chengdu was the location where the bronze culture, a vital component of ancient Chinese culture, started, the location where the Southern Silk Road commenced, and the place where the initial paper currency, Jiaozi was originally printed.
Apart from its great historical and cultural background including historic places of interest for example the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Wuhou Memorial Temple and Wenshu Monastery , natural beauty is plentiful in adjoining areas for example the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area and Huang Long Valley also referred to as the Yellow Dragon Valley. The natural home of giant pandas, Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, patronizes the world's lone giant panda breeding as well as research base.
Savoring the well-known Sichuan cuisine is a must on a journey to Chengdu. Taking pleasure in the food in addition to the culture, shopping and having tea at a teahouse offers a better and deeper knowledge of Chengdu.