Underground Chengdu

Author: Xiao Ping
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: In nearly 3,000 years of history, Chengdu has been regarded by successive rulers as a frontier fortress. High and strong city walls were built here to reinforce the defense of the southwestern region. For example, the construction of the Qin City (also known as Guhua City), the Great City, the Luo City, the Imperial City, and the Mancheng City was initially intended to house the garrisons of the central government. However, these once fierce and bloodshed-filled city walls were ultimately softened by Chengdu's water and human warmth, becoming so gentle and comfortable. This is a comprehensive book that introduces the history, anecdotes, streets, culture, local products, urban changes, and interesting stories of Chengdu. As someone who moved from the countryside to the city over 10 years ago, I deeply understand the beauty of city life. City life is like an impassioned symphony, with numerous instruments participating in the performance from beginning to end, interspersed with slow adagios and exhilarating allegros. Sometimes, grand narratives alternate with tranquil lyrical passages, much like Dmitri Shostakovich's famous Symphony No. 7. The slow and ever-changing performance eventually leads to the anticipated climax.