Chengdu City, the capital of Sichuan, is both the cultural and industrial center of the agricultural Chengdu Plain of southwest China. The history of Chengdu spans more than 2000 years and the city abounds with historical and cultural relics and is famed also for its satins and brocades. Notable attractions include the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu and the Wuhou Memorial Temple. Detailed information about Chengdu Travel Guide

Panda Breeding and Research Center (8)

The panda is the Chinese people's beloved animal. It is a treasure of China, but now it is endangered. For their better protection, a Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center was set up in northern suburbs of Chengdu.

Sanxingdui Museum (17)

Sanxingdui is a cultural relic of the ancient Shu (Sichuan). It is an important archeological discovery which changed the people's understanding of ancient history and culture.

Wuhou Memorial Temple (6)

Wuhou Memorial Temple is built to honor Zhuge Liang, the Minister of the King of Shu in the Three Kingdoms Period (220 - 280).

Thatched Cottage of Du Fu (4)

Situated in the western suburbs of Chengdu, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu is the former residence of the famous Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet, Du Fu.

Dujiangyan Irrigation Project (4)

Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project is the world's oldest and uniquely relies upon a levee rather than a dam to facilitate navigation. It was built across the Min River to solve the frequent flooding problems in the Chengdu Plain.

Tomb of Wang Jian (4)

Tomb of Wang Jian, also known as Yongling Mausoleum, is the tomb of a general of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and he became the Emperor of the state of Former Shu in the Five Dynasties Period (907-960).

Shu Embroidery (6)

Shu embroidery (Shu, shortened form of Sichuan) is reputed as one of the four famous embroidery styles in China. Shu embroidery is renowned for its excellent craftsmanship, high quality and its unique design.