With a history of over 2,400 years, Chengdu is the hometown of China’s national treasure, the Giant Pandas, as well as a place rich in cultural legacy and historical sites. Chengdu local cuisine is also world renowned for its delicious spiciness.
Chengdu attractions are many and varied. Unwind in a neighbourhood teahouse, savour the authentic spicy food, enjoy wonderful Sichuan Opera performance, or visit religious and archaeological sites. Whatever one’s interest, there is always plenty to do in Chengdu.
Explore 2,400 Years
Kuanzhai (Wide and Narrow) Alley
The history of Wide and Narrow Alley goes as far back to the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD). It is one of Chengdu’s historical and cultural reserves and consists of Wide Alley, Narrow Alley, Jing (“well”) Alley.
In the alleys, visitors can experience the leisurely and comfortable life of Chengdu, taste the characteristic local snacks and cuisines, traditional teahouses, distinctive inns, and relaxing spas.
Temple of Marquis Wu
The temple of Marquis Wu is situated in the southern part of Chengdu .It was built by Li Xiong of the Western Jin dynasty in memory of Zhuge Liang, prime minister of the kingdom of Shu. Renovations took place during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and the main buildings include Liu Bei Hall and Zhuge Liang Hall.
In the shrine there are 47 historic figures and sculptures of the Shu kingdom, some 40 steel and stone tablets, more than 30 plaques and dozens of ancient tripods, incense burners, bells, drums, and other relics.
This is a popular destination with tourists.
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Du Fu Thatched Cottage is an idyllic park and museum built in honour of the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu. The Cottage is located about 5 km (3 miles) west of Tianfu Square, on the western outskirts of Chengdu, adjacent to the Huanhua Xi.
In 1961, the Chinese government established Du Fu Thatched Cottage as a National Heritage site. In 759 Du Fu moved to Chengdu, built a thatched hut near the HUANHUAXI and lived there for four years. The “thatched hut” period was the peak of Du Fu’s creativity. He wrote 240 poems over his lifetime.
Jinli
Right next to the Temple of Marquis Wu is Jinli Promenade, a rebuilt trading and folk art street imitating the ancient-style buildings in West Sichuan.
Dating back to the Qin dynasty, Jinli Street in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, was in ancient times, one of the busiest of commercial boulevards of the Kingdom of Shu, during the Three Kingdoms period.
Renovation of the street was completed at the end of 2004.Visitors from all over China and abroad come here in this ancient street to take in the surroundings, and taste some of the local specialties.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
As the world’s famous giant panda ex-situ conservation base, scientific research, and breeding base, public education base and educational tourism base, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the Chenghua District of Chengdu, and covering an area of about 247 acres, is 10 kms from downtown Chengdu and about 30 kms from Shuangliu International Airport. The facility is famous for the protection and breeding of endangered wild animals that are unique to China, including giant pandas and red pandas. Its beautiful environment of overlapping mountains, clean water, lush trees, and chirping birds make it a pleasure to visit.
