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Chengdu

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 21:53
Located in a major basin in southwestern China, Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province. The city has a long history behind it and continues to play an active role in the political, economic and social life of neighboring region.

Attractions

  • Du Fu Cottage (Du Fu Cao Tang)

    Du Fu is one of the greatest poets in Chinese history. In the middle of the 8th century, fleeing from war, Du Fu came to the region that would become Chengdu, where he stayed for years and composed over two hundred poems. On the site of his residence a museum now stands to honor the poet of the Tang Dynasty.

  • Nearby Attractions

    Dujiangyan, Leshan and Qingchengshan.

  • Qingyang Gong (Qingyang Temple)

    Located a short distance southwest of the city center, Qingyang Temple is the largest Daoist establishment in Chengdu. It was originally erected in the Tang Dynasty, but the current structured was from the 17th century.

  • Riverview Tower Park (Wangjianglou Gongyuan)

    The park is located in the southeastern part of Chengdu, on the bank of the Jin River that runs through the city. In the park there stand several traditional towers and pavilions, surrounding by luxuriant bamboo. The park was originally built to honor a woman poet from the Tang Dynasty.

  • Wuhou Memorial Temple (Wuhou Si)

    In the 3rd century, Chengdu was the capital of the Shu state, one of the famed Three Kingdoms that fought for supremacy in China. Zhuge Liang was a wise prime minister who loyally served two kings, father and son, of the Shu state. Wuhou refers to Zhuge Liang's title, Marquis. The current temple was built in the 17th century.

Chengdu Transportation


Airport:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 16 km southwest of the city center of Chengdu. Ways to travel between the city and the airport include airport shuttle buses?taxis and city buses.

Railway Station:

Chengdu Railway Station is the main train terminal in the city; some people also call it "North Station" because there are other railway stations in Chengdu, although the latter are mostly used for cargo transportation.

Taxi:

¥5 for the first 3 km; ¥1?7 for every additional km.

Long Distance Bus Stations:

Chengdu Bus Station General (Chengdu Qiche Zong Zhan), No. 194 Yinghui Road. Chengdu City North Passenger Transportation Center (Chengdu Cheng Bei Keyun Zhongxin), No. 85 Erhuan Lu Bei Er Duan. Chengdu Tourist Center (Chengdu Lvyou Jisan Zhongxin), also known as Xinnanmen Station, No. 2 Xinnan Road. Chadianzi Passenger Transportation Station (Chadianzi Keyun Zhan), Yangxi Overpass, Beltway North. Jinsha Bus Station (Jinsha Qichezhan), No. 50 Qingjiang Road Central.

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