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Chengdu, the capital of southwestern Sichuan Province, has been the economic and cultural center of China's most populous province since 400 BC. This is a famous city with a long history and civilization, known for its fertile land and rich agricultural resources, and is known as the "granary of the world".
Chengdu is the birthplace of bronze culture that is indispensable in ancient Chinese history, the starting point of the Southern Silk Road, and the place where the earliest banknote "Jiaozi" was printed. Today, Chengdu has ranked among the first batch of 24 national historical and cultural cities in China and has 26 national key cultural relics protection units.
Chengdu's rich history and rich cultural importance can be seen in numerous historical places of interest, such as the Thatched Cottage of Poet Du Fu, Wuhou Temple, and Wenshu Monastery. Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a small thatched cottage. Many of the more than 340 poems by Du Fu, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, were written in Du Fu Thatched Cottage. There are more exciting attractions: Mount Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha, Guangyuan Thousand Buddha Cliff and Guanxian Dam.
The city of Chengdu has many rare and valuable natural resources, including pigeon trees, ginkgo or city trees, cotton roses or city flowers, and hundreds of Chinese herbal plants. Giant pandas, red pandas, nose monkeys and other wild animals can be found here. The Panda Breeding and Research Center ranks No. 1 in the world, and visitors can enjoy China's adorable national treasures up close. Chengdu Zoo is also a place where you can see cute pandas.
Chengdu is the gateway to the scenic Jiuzhaigou Valley, Taoist Qingcheng Mountain and the famous Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, which has a history of over 2,200 years. There is a proverb that says: "When returning from the water of Huangshan or Jiuzhaigou, there is no need to look at other mountains. Dujiangyan is the best place to admire the best examples of ancient Chinese architecture, engineering and Taoist temples. Qingcheng Mountain is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO , the most important center of Taoism, the beauty of the temples is incredible, and the combination of ancient architecture and the 36 surrounding peaks is breathtaking.
Well-established land routes and numerous airlines serving this vibrant city make traveling to Chengdu a breeze. And since Chengdu is one of the few cities with daily flights to Lhasa, many travelers come here to arrange transportation to Tibet.
Experience one of the best Chengdu city tours as there is something worth exploring for every traveler, adventurer and of course something you want!
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