Sichuan Sheng Off The Beaten Path

 
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Sichuan Sheng

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Leshan Grand Buddha   Chengdu

Leshan Grand Buddha, Chengdu

 12 Reviews  Leshan is located about 120km south of Chengdu and is easily reached by bus, which takes about 2 hours. Leshan is famous for one thing - the world's largest Buddha. Known as Dafo, he sits at the... 

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Yading Natural Reserve

by victorwkf

This natural reserve is located in the remote and mountainous western part of Sichuan and is one of China's best kept secrets. Even today, tourism is still not well established here, which is good because you get to experience things in their natural environment.

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Dinosaurs and Pollution in Zigong

by histamin32

It is even not mentioned in Lonely Planet: In Zigong in Sichuan province there is one of the best Dinosaur sites of the world. Excavations and skeletons can be seen in a museum. Not far from the museum in the suburbs of Zigong you can also see pollution at work: black smoke and every breathe burns.

Roadside stores

by victorwkf

There are many roadside stores along the roads of Sichuan which are worth stopping and buying some goods e.g. fresh and delicious fruits.

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Trekking (hiking)

by victorwkf

You can try some trekking in Sichuan, such as mountainous regions to the West or the Aba county in the North.

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Real Off The Beaten Path on Earth

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Location map of JiuZhaikou and Huanglong in Sichuan.

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Top 3 Hotels in Sichuan Sheng

Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu  Chengdu

 2 Reviews and 114 Opinions  I stayed in Shangri-La Chengdu by accident as Kempinski had double booked me and there were no... 

 Hotels in Chengdu

InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise  Jiuzhaigou

 5 Reviews and 62 Opinions  We stayed for a couple of nights at the Intercontinental, apparently from a rebranded locally... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  In September 2011, my mother and I are planning a return trip to China. One of the stops on our itinerary is Chengdu. I understand... 

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A: If you want go to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong from Chengdu,at least you need 3 days. There are two options for you, one is by bus, another one is by flight. Bus is cheaper... 

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