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| Chengdu Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Bar upclose at the Shamrock Bar upclose at the Shamrock Warren Rodwell www.wocca.zoomshare.com Chengdu2 , a modern international city of more than twelve million, has a long history dating back to 4500 BC, when the social and cultural exchange centre of the ancient Shu Kingdom was established. |
| The discovery last
century of the lost Sanxingdui site at Guanghan, about forty kilometres
north of Chengdu , is recognized as the most important archaeological find
of Sichuan relics. The Sanxingdui Museum is regarded as one of the major
historical museums in China . More recently than this, a major capital of the Shu culture was discovered within metropolitan Chengdu just in 2001. A wonderful new muesum housing both the excavationand the finds was opened in 2006 and the golden "Birds and sun" disk found in 2001 has already been adopted as the symbol of Chinese heritage |
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| As a key traffic hinge in southwest China , the provincial capital city
Chengdu is an easy place to enter Sichuan and neighbouring Tibet . The
Sichuan-Tibet highway acts as a shortcut in and out. Chengdu has long been
an important inland transfer station. Shuangliu International Airport caters
not only for domestic movement. The ever-increasing international flight
destinations include Cambodia , Japan , Singapore , The Netherlands, and
Thailand . An often quoted Chinese saying is, “Once you come to Chengdu , you will not want to leave”. This can be attributed a lot to the enviable, relaxed lifestyle enjoyed by locals and foreigners in a recreational and unhurried tourist city, surrounded by many rivers such as the Funan and the Sha. Famous scenic spots such as Wuhou Temple and Du Fu Thatched Cottage enrich the cultural background of Chengdu . Not far away, Qingcheng Mountain and Snowy Mount Xiling act as summer resorts for the urbanites. World mixed cultural and natural sites, such as Jiuzhaigou Gullies, Leshan and Mount Emei, have been acknowledged by UNESCO as being of great heritage value and significance in relating miracles of the native people’s past and present. For those wishing to see up-close the most loved and recognizable indigenous animal in the People’s Republic of China , the Chengdu Research Base for Giant Panda Breeding and Wolong Panda Reserve are easy enough to get to. Chengdu ’s food cultures are very famous at home and abroad. There is a statement that “All good foods are found in Chengdu ". In addition to the Mapo Toufu, Han Steamed Bun, Dragon Dumpling with Meat Stuffing and other famous snacks, more popular dishes are being derived from the hot pot such as boiled kebabs, hot boiled dishes, and lengdanbei. Sichuan cuisine is one of the four famous local cuisines in China ; the other 3 being Guangdong cuisine, Shandong cuisine, and Jiangshu cuisine. In preparing ingredients, Sichuan cooks will try to balance strong spicy flavour with light flavour to suit accordingly. Chinese distilled liquor (rice wine), French brandy, Russian vodka and Scottish whiskey are called the four main distillate spirits in the world. Distilled liquor (also called Rack) was invented by the Chinese, and is regarded as the fifth primary invention of the “Four Great Inventions” in China by experts and scholars. Chinese winemaking history spans four or five thousand years. Sichuan wines are of long standing significance as part of national wine production and wine culture development. Wine production in Sichuan developed in ancient times, and is still unfading nowadays. Spirits such as Luzhou Laojiao, Yibing Wuliangye, Mianzhu Jiannanchun, Chengdu Quanxing, and Swellfun enjoy high reputations around the globe. Visit Jingli Street, a reconstructed road of wooden shops housing all forms of food,drink, crafts, puppet shows and music. A high point of any visit and perfect for good souvenirs. If westerners prefer to indulge in more familiar activities, they should check out the areas close by Sichuan University and the American consulate. Well-patronized expat haunts on RenMin NanLu are - the Shamrock Bar, Carol’s Too, the Bookworm, and the Paulaner Bar at the Kempinski Hotel. Over along KeHua BeiLu, there is - Sabrina’s Country Store, Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill, and Grandma’s Kitchen; to name a few. At least ten hostels around town accommodate travellers just passing through. These places tend to change name and owners over time, so it is probably wise for anyone interested to browse the web for current details. Review & update by: Warren Rodwell 2008 Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://www.chinaexpat.com/city/chengdu-city __________Sights Edit This Qingyanggong Temple Qingyanggong Temple Warren Rodwell www.wocca.zoomshare.com An often quoted Chinese saying is, “Once you come to Chengdu , you will not want to leave”. This can be attributed a lot to the enviable, relaxed lifestyle enjoyed by locals and foreigners in a recreational and unhurried tourist city, surrounded by many rivers such as the Funan and the Sha. Famous scenic spots such as Wuhou Temple and Du Fu Thatched Cottage enrich the cultural background of Chengdu . Not far away, Qingcheng Mountain and Snowy Mount Xiling act as summer resorts for the urbanites. World mixed cultural and natural sites, such as Jiuzhaigou Gullies, Leshan and Mount Emei, have been acknowledged by UNESCO as being of great heritage value and significance in relating miracles of the native people’s past and present. Since moist subtropical Chengdu is located in a basin, high mountains can be seen just outside of the Chengdu Plain. There are lots of high mountains such as Qingcheng and Snowy Mountain Xiling, with many undeveloped primitive jungles. An interesting phenomenon presents itself here in that high mountains are less than 100 kilometres away from large cities. It has changed the common perception that high mountains and primitive jungle would be restricted to wild and uninhabited areas. As the capital city, Chengdu occupies an important position in Sichuan containing most of the people. In 2004, the population in Chengdu totalled 10,596,900, next only to ChongQing , Shanghai and Beijing . The population comprised of 5,381,700 males and 5,215,200 females. According to the result of the fifth national census, the Han Nationality made up 99.46 % of the total population and the minority groups (including Tibetan, Yi and Qiang Nationality) accounted for 0.54 % . The pace of life is slower than that in other cities. Chengdu women reputedly walk slowly to go shopping, while the men are known to live leisurely. They like to drink tea, play mahjong, or spend time chatting rather than worrying about any troubles. Review by Warren Rodwell Contributors December 23, 2006 change by wocca (2 points) [Add Sight] Wenshu Monastery (Wenshu Yuan) Edit This Dating back to the Tang Dynasty but largely reconstructed in the Qing Dynasty, this monastery was originally known as the Xinxiang temple. It was renamed after a Buddhist monk who resided here in the 17th century. The largest Buddhist temple in Chengdu, Wenshu Yuan is the gathering point for crowds of worshippers who after their prayers while away a lazy afternoon eating, drinking and chatting. A beautiful pagoda-cum-teahouse makes an excellent place to read and relax, while a small self-service restaurant within the temple compound serves good vegetarian dishes which you buy more.. type: Landmarks & Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] address: Wenshu Yuan Jie, off Renmin Zhong Lu. openinghours: 8 am - 5 pm, daily. Qingyanggong (Green Goat) Temple Edit This Qingyanggong Temple Qingyanggong Temple photo by: Warren Rodwell www.wocca.zoomshare.com This delightful temple in a relatively peaceful district to the northwest of the city is the oldest and largest in the Chengdu area. Qingyanggong is dedicated to Taoism's greatest figure, Laozi, author of Daodejing - The Way and its Power. A clean little restaurant serving excellent Mala Dofu (Hot and spicy Tofu) stands opposite the temple entrance, across the main road. Entrance fee : 5 RMB ($US0.62 cents) type: Monasteries World66 rating: [rate it] Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Edit This Another breed is the red panda Another breed is the red panda photo by: Warren Rodwell www.wocca.zoomshare.com You can catch a taxi or local bus to the home to the endangered giant panda in the northern suburb of Chengdu. Admission fee is 30 RMB ($US3.75) to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, or otherwise known as "Panda Adventure". It is best to arrive at about 8am in the morning as the pandas like to sleep after lunch. Allow two hours to walk around at a leisurely pace. This world-renowned ecological conservation base occupies 105 hectares, and is already embroidered with rolling green hills, colourful birds, and a sparkling lake. It is dedicated to the more.. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] address: Panda Road, Northern Suburb, Chengdu tel: 86+28+83516748 url: www.panda.org.cn email: www.pandaphoto.com.cn Wuhou Shrine Edit This Wuhou might be translated as "Minister of War", and was the title given to Zhuge Liang, a famous military strategist of the Three Kingdom Period (220-280AD) immortalized in one of the classics of Chinese literature, the Tale of the Three Kingdom. Entry fee is 15 yuan. type: Landmarks & Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] River Viewing Pavilion Park Edit This The pavilion is a four-story Qing wooden structure overlooking the Jinjiang River. The park is famous for its lush forests of bamboo, and boasts over 150 varieties of bamboo from China, Japan and Southeast Asia. The pavilion was built to the memory of Xue Tao, a female Tang Dynasty poet with a great love for bamboo. Entry fee is 5 yuan. type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] openinghours: 6 am - 9 pm, daily Zhaojue Temple Edit This Zhaojue temple is a Tang Dynasty building dating back to the 7th century. It underwent extensive reconstruction under the supervision of Po Shan, a famous Buddhist monk, during the early Qing Dynasty, with waterways and groves of trees being established around the temple. The temple itself has served as a model for many Japanese and South-East Asian Buddhist temples. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] Chengdu Cultural Park Edit This Chengdu Cultural Park is next door to the Green Goat Temple. Admission: 5 yuan. type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] address: Yihuan Lu (Chengdu's ring road) openinghours: 6 am - 8 pm, daily. __________Museums Edit This [Add Museum] Du Fu Thatched Cottage Edit This Near Qingyang Gong stands the cottage of Du Fu (712-770AD), a famous Tang Dynasty poet born in Henan who lived here for four years after serving as a government official in the Chinese capital Chang'an (now called Xi'an) for ten years. The house is surrounded by 20 hectares of peaceful garden. Admission: 15 yuan type: general World66 rating: [rate it] openinghours: Open daily 7am. - 11pm. __________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Entrance to Carol's Too Bar Chengdu Entrance to Carol's Too Bar Chengdu Warren Rodwell [Add Entertainment place] Carol's Too Bar & Restaurant Edit This Entrance to Carol's Too Bar Chengdu Entrance to Carol's Too Bar Chengdu photo by: Warren Rodwell BAR HOURS: 3pm - 12am or until late ... Great music & parties every night. Well-patronised & known party place amongst expats & locals especially on Friday nights when the dance floor is packed & buzzing with energetic movement . Check website for more information ... RESTAURANT: 9am - 3pm (Breakfast/Lunch) ... 5.00pm – 9.00pm (Dinner) SPECIALTY: Mexican favourites, Italian pizza & hamburgers. Review by: Warren Rodwell more.. type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: About 3am on weekends tel: 86 + 28 + 8522243 url: www.carolsbytheriver.com address: No. 11 Ren Min Nan Lu Shamrock Bar and Restaurant Edit This Guinness On Tap at Shamrock Guinness On Tap at Shamrock photo by: Warren Rodwell www.wocca.zoomshare.com Good place for a quiet coffee or beer during the day, with a free pool table and discos at the weekends. Open every day: 10.00am – 3.00am REGULAR EVENTS: Thursday - Solo singer / Friday - DJ dance / Saturday - Live bands / Sunday - Solo singer Relaxed atmosphere - good service, nice western toilets! Well worth a visit. They had a few international newspapers and loads of books. EMAIL ADDRESS: more.. type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] email: shamrockinchengdu@gmail.com address: No.15 Renmin Nan Lu, Section 4, tel: 86+28+85236158 ClosingTime: Every Day: 10.00am – 3.00am url: www.shamrockinchengdu.com accessibility: Around corner from USA Consulate ***********chongqing Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see |