About Chengdu (China)
Chengdu is known to be home to China’s most famous creatures, the beautiful giant pandas
Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan in southwest China, is famous for being home to beautiful giant pandas. Located in the west of the Sichuan Basin and in the middle of the Chengdu Plain, the city covers a total of 12.3 thousand square kilometers (4,749 square kilometers) with a population of 11 million.
Benefiting from the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project which was built in 256 BC, Sichuan Province is famous as the Heavenly State, Tian Fu Zhi Guo in Chinese, indeed a place of natural wealth. Chengdu, as the capital city, is very productive. The Min and Tuo Rivers, two branches of the Yangtze River, connected with 40 other rivers, provide a water area of more than 700 square kilometers (270.27 square miles) and 150 to 180 million kilowatts of water. Rich in minerals, the soil is very fertile.
History
The city is believed to have been founded by the Qin before they conquered all of China in the 3rd century BCE. Under their imperial rule, Chengdu Province was established; the name comes from this period. First under the Qin, then under the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), it was the seat of the commander of Shu and, in 221, it became the capital of the Shu Independent State. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), it was known as Yizhou, one of the largest trading cities in the empire.
At the end of the 8th century, it became the second capital. After 907, it became the capital of two short-lived independent dynasties – the Qian (early) and Hou (later) Shu (907–925 and 934–965, respectively). During this period, he became very wealthy and his merchants introduced the use of paper money, which spread rapidly throughout China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
Chengdu has become famous for its beautiful brocades and satins. The city is also famous for its refined culture and display of luxury. Historically, it is still the capital and administrative center, and it has been the capital of Sichuan since 1368. Chengdu grew rapidly during World War II, when many refugees from eastern China, escaping from Japan, settled there.
The influx of refugees to the city boosted business and commerce, and many universities and high schools were moved there. In 2008, a major earthquake in Sichuan (near Chengdu) killed approximately 4,300 people in and around the city and injured over 26,000 others, and caused minor damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Things to do in Chengdu
Chengdu is one of China’s most historic cities and is home to giant pandas. It has a long history of 2300 years, and has the name of “land of abundance”. Now, Chengdu has become a tourist city with rich culture.
Watch the magical face change
Sichuan opera is a kind of dramatic opera, and the opera mask is the most important thing in Sichuan opera. Magic face change is a visual element used to express an invisible situation in Sichuan Opera. The magical face change will not be missed while enjoying the Sichuan Opera.
Visit Leshan Giant Buddha
The Leshan Giant Buddha is the tallest Maitreya stone in the world, measuring 71 meters (233 feet) high and 24 meters (79 feet) wide. As the local saying goes, “The mountain is the Buddha, the Buddha is the mountain”. The Leshan Giant Buddha has been inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Visit Chengdu’s historical sites
Chengdu is a city with a rich history. There are many historical sites that show Chengdu’s long history and rich culture, as well as Taoism.
Visit Mut Emei
Mount Emei is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. It is one of the most famous summer seasons in China because of its geography and cultural and religious interests.
