Chengdu at a Glance
Chengdu is an old and influential city, and serves as the capital of China’s Sichuan province. This bustling modern city offers a wealth of different attractions, from interactive science museums to fine dining and even theme parks. However; the contemporary urban culture of downtown Chengdu lies in stark contrast with its surroundings. The beautiful Chengdu Plain is sometimes referred to as the ‘Country of Heaven’, and this idyllic landscape offers superb opportunities for anybody interested in hiking or other outdoor pursuits.
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- Chengdu is a friendly city with a slow pace of life, the perfect destination for those travelling with children.
- If you’re interested in uncovering China’s past, then Chengdu is the perfect place to do it – with a wealth of temples, monasteries and museums on offer.
- Head out into the countryside surrounding Chengdu, and you’ll find opportunities for hiking, horse riding, and a wide range of other outdoor activities.
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Chengdu is a city with a rich historical past, combined with a dazzling array of modern attractions. Here you’ll be able to visit museums such as the Sanxingdui Museum, with its exhibitions on ancient Shu culture; alternatively, marvel at the fascinating archaeological finds at the Jinsha Ruins. One of the more famous finds at this site is known as the ‘Golden Sun Bird’, and this remarkable creation is around 95% pure gold, and believed to be over three thousand years old.
- Chengdu is home to a number of ancient temples and shrines, many of which represent the large Taoist influence on the city’s history. The Qingyang Taoist Temple for example is the largest of its kind in Southeast China, and this beautiful building contains a rare collection of Taoist scriptures. Then there’s the Wuhou Shrine… built around the turn of the 3rd century, this influential site offers a wealth of statues, carvings and religious monuments to be explored.
- There are some superb breath taking monasteries around Chengdu; the Chengdu Daci Monastery, the 16th century Baoguang Monastery, and the beautiful, 1,300-year-old Wenshu Monastery.
- If you’re looking for shopping opportunities during your visit to Chengdu, then head straight for Chunxi Road. This long commercial strip is located right in the heart of downtown Chengdu, and the historic street is lined with shopping centres, fashion outlets and other boutique stores.
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