Explore Chengdu 探索成都
                        
							
                           
							Chengdu, a city where once you come, you would be reluctant to leave.....
							
							
							Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province is the 
							home of the Giant Panda, the center of science and 
							technology, culture, trade, tourism and 
							transportation in the southwest area of China. 
							Situated in the southwest of China, the Sichuan 
							province has a large population with coverage of 485 
							thousand square kilometers. It boasts a long 
							history, splendid culture and over 4500 years' 
							civilization. Having ancient temples, ancient towns 
							and scenic spots, Sichuan also houses the world 
							cultural heritages including Jiuzhai Valley, Mt. 
							Qingcheng, Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, Mt.Emei, 
							the Leshan Giant Buddha and Sanxingdui Ruins with 
							its thousand-year long mystery. The national 
							minority ethnic community is known for its abundant 
							wealth, honest people, mild climate, and the wealth 
							of cultural tourism resources. If you want to learn 
							the rich culture of China, taste the unique ethnic 
							customs in the country, Sichuan would be the first 
							choice.
							
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| Panda Breeding Base 大熊猫繁殖基地 | Kuanzhai Xiangzi 宽窄巷子 | Wuhou Temple 武侯祠 | Dujiangyan Irrigation System 都江堰 | |||
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| Jinli Street 锦里 | Sanxingdui Museum 三星堆博物馆 | Mount Qingcheng 青城山 | Leshan Giant Buddha 乐山大佛 | 
							
							
							Leisure Culture
							Chengdu was the center of Shu Han Cultures; of all 
							the past dynasties, it was the political, economic 
							and cultural center in the Southwest China as well 
							as an important city on the Yangtze River Valley. 
							The long history left Chengdu a unique cultural 
							environment, including leisure cultures, historical 
							cultures, food cultures, drink cultures, tea 
							cultures, folkways, and so on. 
							
							A、Sichuan Dishes 川菜
							Sichuan cuisine is one of the 4 famous local 
							cuisines in China which has a long history and a 
							strong local color; it has such advantages as widely 
							available materials, many varied flavors, and lots 
							of different varieties.
							
							
							B、Chengdu Snack Food 成都小吃
							As famous as Sichuan dishes, Chengdu snacks are the 
							endsville ones and enjoy the fame of 'Chengdu snacks 
							are the best in the world'.
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| Chen Ma Po Tofu 陈麻婆豆腐 | Lai's Rice Dumpling 赖汤圆 | Long Chaoshou 龙抄手 | Zhong Shuijiao 钟水饺 | 
							C、Chengdu Hot Pot 火锅
							Hot Pot can be analogized as a brilliant flower in a 
							garden of Chinese cuisines, like a twin lotus flower 
							on one stalk with Sichuan cuisine. You shall never 
							forget about mentioning the well-known Hot Pot of 
							Chengdu whenever you talk about Sichuan cuisine. It 
							is relatively fresher and is comprised of a red pot, 
							a white pot and a dual pot to cater for the needs of 
							all customers.
							
							
							D、Folk Activity 民间活动
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| Chengdu Lantern Festival 成都灯会 | Chengdu Flower Exhibition 成都花会 | Longquan Peach Blossom Exhibition 龙泉桃花会 | Sichuan Opera 川剧 | 
