Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, which is known as the "Heavenly State" (Tian Fu Zhi Guo). Being the natural habitat of cute giant pandas, Chengdu is located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain. It covers a total area of 4,749 square miles with a population of over 16 million.
Chengdu has a long and unique history and a profound cultural heritage. As early as about 4,500 to 3,700 years ago, a series of settlement centers of ancient Shu ancestors appeared on the Chengdu Plain. These settlement centers have built walls and built places for sacrifices and gatherings. In 311 BC, the Chief of Shu imitated the capital city of Qin dynasty to build Chengdu city. This major event was recognized by later generations as a symbol of Chengdu. After that, Li Bing, the guardian of Shu County, organized the construction of Dujiangyan Irrigation Project on the basis of the Shu people's water management business. Dujiangyan turned the Chengdu Plain into a fertile "Heavenly State", laying the material foundation for the development of Chengdu city, making Chengdu quickly become the economic, political, and cultural center of the southwestern region. Since the establishment of the capital city in the Qin Dynasty for more than 2,000 years, the city of Chengdu has been destroyed and rebuilt, or expanded and newly built. The city site has never moved, and the name "Chengdu" has never changed. It is unique among many historical and cultural cities in China.
The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is called Tianfuzhiguo in Chinese, which literally means "the Country of Heaven", or "the Land of Abundance". In addition to its profound historical and cultural background, Chengdu is also featuring historic places of interest such as Wu Hou Shrine Temple of Marquis, the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Broad and Narrow Alley, Wenshu Monastery, and the largest carved stone Buddha in the world at Leshan, and the natural beauty abounds in surrounding areas such as in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area and Huanglong Valley (Yellow Dragon Valley). And the natural habitat of giant pandas, Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center , supports the world's only giant panda breeding and research base. Second only to Beijing, Chengdu owns five UN World Heritage sites. Numerous gorgeous scenic areas have solidified Chengdu’s reputation as an ultimate tourist destination.
Today's Chengdu, apart from its unique historic and cultural charm, begins to project an air of magnificence as a major city in China. Chengdu now serves as the economic center, the science and technology harbor, the international exchange center, the cultural innovation city and the transportation hub of western China. Currently, Chengdu is the third city in China to have dual international airports. Chengdu follows Shanghai and Beijing, ranking third in the 2020 International Consumer Center City Development Index. The key indicators for the development of an international consumption center city are summarized in six, namely, international visibility, urban prosperity, commercial activity, convenience of arrival, consumer comfort, and policy guidance. At the same time, Chengdu has performed well in terms of consumer comfort, ranking first in the "China's Happiest Cities" for 12 consecutive years. The world's top 500 companies have entered 301, and 80% of the world's well-known brands have opened stores in Chengdu, radiating the southwest of China with Chengdu as a base.
Broad and Narrow Alley
Leshan Giant Buddha
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
Yellow Dragon Valley
Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center
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