Chengdu as A Travel Drstination: Wonders and Wows By Every Step

#travelinginchina Chengdu, referred to as “Rong”, also known as Rongcheng and Jincheng, is the capital, sub-provincial city, and megacity of Sichuan Province. It is located in the western part of the Sichuan Basin and belongs to a subtropical monsoon climate zone with four distinct seasons and abundant rainfall. Historical background and culture Chengdu has a long history and rich cultural heritage.As one of the birthplace of ancient Shu civilization, Chengdu has been an important political, economic and cultural center since ancient times.East Main Street is known as "Chengdu's First Street” and "Shuzhong's First Street”. It has been known for its prosperity in history and is one of the birthplace of Chengdu's commercial streets. Chengdu has number of attractions that cannot be ignored. Kuanzhai Alley: This is the only ancient Qing Dynasty street remaining in Chengdu City. It consists of wide alley, narrow alley and well alley.Wide alleys are suitable for checking in to traditional teahouses to experience Sichuan opera face-changing and long-mouthed pot tea art performances; narrow alleys are suitable for strolling through art shops and buying hand-made leather goods or Shu embroidery crafts; well alleys are very suitable for shooting retro blockbusters after the lights are on in the evening. Wuhou Temple and Jinli Ancient Street: Wuhou Temple is the only ancestral temple in the country where monarchs and ministers worship together, suitable for fans of the Three Kingdoms to visit.Jinli Ancient Street is a good place for night trips, where you can taste snacks such as three cannons, sugar, oil and fruit. Du Fu Thatched Cottage: This is the former residence of the great poet Du Fu in the Tang Dynasty when he lived in Chengdu. The former residence of the hut and the Thousand Poems Monument Forest are the highlights here. In autumn, the ginkgo biloba is golden, and the scenery is particularly beautiful. Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base: This is the world's largest panda research institution. The best time to watch is 8:30-10:00 in the morning. The moon delivery room and the sun delivery room are must-see venues. Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan: Qingcheng Mountain is known for its “Qingcheng World Quiet” and is the birthplace of Taoism; Dujiangyan is the oldest and only remaining dam-free water diversion project in the world. The fish Mouth watershed, Feisha Weir, and Baolinkou are the three must-see attractions. Manjushri Courtyard and Dongzikou Zhangji Jelly: Manjushri Courtyard is an ancient temple for thousands of years. There are many gourmet shops around. Jelly and sweet noodles are must-try delicacies. Travel and Food Chengdu is famous for its rich food culture and is known as the “food capital”.From traditional Sichuan cuisine to innovative fusion cuisine, Chengdu has a wide variety of cuisines, and each taste reflects Chengdu people's persistent pursuit of food and attitude to life. In addition, spring in Chengdu is a good time for various flower watching related activities.