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GeographyThe vast plain on which Chengdu islocated has an elevation ranging from 450
meters to 720 meters. Northwest Chengdu
is bordered by the high and steep Longmen
Mountain and in the west by the Qionglai
Mountains, the elevation of which exceeds 3,000
m (9,800 ft) and includes Miao Jiling (5,364 m
(17,598 ft)) and Xiling Snow Mountain (5,164
m (16,942 ft)). The western mountainous areais also home to a large primitive forest with
abundant biological resources and a Giant
Panda habitat. East of Chengdu stands the low
Longquan Mountain and the west bordering
area of the hilly land of middle reaches of Min
River, an area noted by several converging
rivers.Since ancient times, Chengdu has been
known as "the Abundant Land" owing to
its fertile soil, favorable climate, and novel
Dujiangyan Irrigation System.
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hengdu Facts
Chengdu is the capital of theSichuan Province in China. Abbreviation: Rong ( inChinese) Coordinates: 3039N 10404'E Country: China Mayor: Ge Honglin Population: 12.58 million peoplewith 1.46 million non-permanentresidents at the end of 2007. Currency: Yuan (Renminbi)
Language: Chengdu Dialect Time Zone: China Standard Time(UTC+8) Area: 12,390 square kilometers Administrative Divisions: 16districts and 2 counties with 289towns and villages. Altitude: 500 meters City Flower: Lotus City Tree: Maidenhair tree Main Rivers: Min River, QingyiRiver, Tuo River
GDP: Total - CNY 332.4 billion;Per capita - CNY 26,527
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FoodThe distinct characteristic of Sichuancuisine is the use of spicy chilies and
peppercorns. Local dishes include Grandma
Chen's Tofu (Mapo doufu), Chengdu Hot
pot, and Dan Dan Mien (literally meaning,
"Noodles carried on a pole" (Dan Dan
Noodles). All three dishes are spicy. Mapo
Doufu and Dan Dan Mien contain Sichuan
peppers to give them additional avor.
An article by the Los Angeles Times calledChengdu "China's party city" for its carefree
lifestyle. Chengdu outnumbers Shanghai in the
number of tea houses and bars despite having
less than half the population.
Sichuanese cuisine features
careful pairings of boldness
and subtlety in dishes, sna-
cks, banquets, and hotpot.
A characteristic adage goes: '
one dish, one style; one hu-
ndred dishes, one hundred
avors; exible use of hot chilis and delicate
avors.' Of thousands of dishes, every one has
a story behind it.
HistoryArchaeological discoveries at theSanxingdui and Jinsha sites have established
that the Chengdu region was inhabited over
four thousands years ago and was an important
center of a unique ancient culture. During
the period of Shang and Zhou dynasties, this
region was the center of Shu culture.
In the early 4th century BC, the 9th king of the
state of Shu, Kaiming IX, moved his capital
from today's nearbyPixian to the city's currentlocation. The Song Dynasty geographical work
Tai Ping Huan Yu Ji states that the king was
inspired by King Tai of Zhou's statement that
a settlement needed "one year to become a
town; two years to become a capital."Following
this, the king named the new c ity Cheng
Du: literally, "become the capital". There are,
however, several versions of why the capital
was moved to Chengdu, and more recent
theories of the name's origin point to it as
stemming from, or referring to, earlier non-
Han inhabitants and/or their languages.
AttractionsChengdu is the capital of SichuanProvince, and is acclaimed as the land of
abundance. This famous historical and
cultural city, located in the west of the Sichuan
basin and middle reaches of the Minjiang
River, is the hub of Sichuan's tourist scenic
area, which connects Jiuzhaigou Scenic Spot,
Emei Mountain, and Daocheng attractions.
With its long history, Chengdu boasts an
abundance of tourist attractions. Among thehighlights are Shu Han culture, breathtaking
scenery and the Giant Panda Reserve. There
are many places of historical interest in
Chengdu, such as the- Wuhou Memorial Hall,
Du Fu's Cottage, the former residence of a
famous poet in Chinese history, as well as -the
Jujiangyan Irrigation System. The Chengdu
Panda Breeding and Research Center, is the
only giant panda breeding and research base
in the world.
CultureWith over a thousand yeChinese tea culture is perhaps
by the bamboo chairs and woo
in the hundreds of tea houses
Chengdu, with jasmine tea be
the local staple. As early as the
period, both tea trade and tea
prosperous in Sichuan with C
starting point of the Southern
Chengdu claims to have rst pmodern business model of N
(Happy Rural Homes). It refer
of suburban and rural residen
their houses into restaurants, h
entertainment spaces in order
dwellers.Nong Jia Le provide
city dwellers to escape the city
and affordable home-made di
mahjong facilities.
Banboo forest
Hot-pot
Giant panda