Chengdu

Author: Chengdu Tourism Bureau, China Tourism Press
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, the hometown of giant pandas, a famous historical and cultural city in China, and an outstanding tourist city. Renowned for its long history, rich cultural charm, and beautiful scenery, Chengdu is also a scientific, educational, commercial, and financial center in southwestern China, as well as a transportation and communication hub. In 1999, Chengdu was selected as one of China's first outstanding tourist cities.