| Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province. the habitat of giant pandas and city of cotton-rose hibiscus. it covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometres with a population of over 11 million. |
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Situation
Chengdu is Located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain. Chengdu is an old city with a history of over 2,000 years. In contrast to most of China's other urban landscape, and despite the fast redevelopment, Chengdu has seccessfully preserved the atmosphere how one might imagine China have once been sometime in the past. |
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Weather & Temperature
Chengdu enjoys a mild climate, with an annual average temperature of 60.8 F, and an abundant annual rainfall of about 1000 millimeters. The annual sunshine time is1,239 hours and the frost-free period is 300 days.
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Travel in Chengdu
In addition to its profound historical and cultural background featuring historic places of interest such as the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu , Wuhou Memorial Temple and Wenshu Monastery , etc, natural beauty abounds in surrounding areas such as in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area and Huang Long Valley (Yellow Dragon Valley) . The natural habitat of giant pandas, Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center , supports the world's only giant panda breeding and research base.
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Transportation
Improved land and airlines extending nationwide provide greater convenience.
By Air - Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), in the southwest of Chengdu City. It is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the center of Chengdu City. it offers flights to more than 70 domestic cities, International flights include service to over 20 cities.
By Train - As the largest railway hub in southwest China, Chengdu Railway Station has trains to major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Urumqi, Xian, etc. A tourist express train serves neighboring areas including Guangyuan City, Yibin City, and Panzhihua City. |
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Welcome to Chengdu
Chengdu is famous for its wonderful spicy cuisine, breath-taking scenery, unique wildlife, and remarkable local culture. - Just to explore the Chengdu for yourself! |
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