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Pandas Chengdu
76 Reviews Walking around the Panda Research grounds we noticed a stone monument acknowledging Jackie Chan for his financial support of the Panda Research. He was made the Giant Panda Ambassador. Jackie Chan...
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Leshan's Giant Buddha Chengdu
20 Reviews Caught the bus/coach to Leshan (44 yuans each) - home of the 71m Buddha. Upon arrival at Leshan Town you have to catch a local bus #13 (only 1 yuan) to Big Buddha. We decided to have lunch prior to...
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Wenshu Temple Chengdu
28 Reviews Wenshu Monastery is a famous Buddhist temple in China and is one of four major temples of Zen Buddhism. Initially built in the Sui Dynasty (605-617), Wenshu Monastery was once called Xinxiang Temple....
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Sichuan Opera/Other Performances Chengdu
15 Reviews Sichuan opera is a type of Chinese opera originating in China's Sichuan province around 1700. The performances today are of a more modern style and more relaxed than the Beijing opera, the...
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Qingyang Gong Daoist Temple Chengdu
16 Reviews this is a huge daoist tample i'v seen, it has lot of buildings, big and quiet. even the plant was cut into daoist simble style, i like it. the ticket price is 10 RMB now also has Taiji kongfu and...
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Du Fu's Thatched Cottage Chengdu
17 Reviews These are some of the relics that they've unearthed from a few of the wells that once surrounded Du Fu's (712-770, a prominent Chinese poet) actual thatched cottage. The site is now enclosed under a...
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Wu Hou Memorial Temple Chengdu
11 Reviews The origin and history of the Wu Hou Temple have been more than adequately covered in the other tips on these pages. I would like to highlight some minutiae that might have escaped the casual eye, and...
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Streetscenes Chengdu
18 Reviews "The Picture tells the story". Just beautiful ! Throughout our 24 day China visit we were astonished by the beauty of their parks and gardens. Some of the gardens we visited were hundreds of years...
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Mount Emei Chengdu
9 Reviews There's also a section at the base of Mt Emei depicting the legend of Kung Fu where it is said this martial arts originated from the monks of Mt Emei - the monastery is still a major reason for...
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Du Jiang Yan Chengdu
6 Reviews We took fast train from north train station to Dujianyen for 15yuan, it is about 30-40min. From train station, yu can take a taxi to the park it is about 40yuan, or you can take taxi to the bus center...
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Museums Chengdu
12 Reviews The French Priest Armand David first found the giant panda in Baoxing County, Sichuan Province in 1869. He took a panda fur back to Paris. Pandas used to be widely found in China , however now they...
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JiuZhaiGou Chengdu
5 Reviews Chengdu appears for now to be the springboard to see Jiuzaigou (JZG) Scenic Reserve. With feedback of the tortuous and potentially narrow roads on steep mountains, it could be a dilemma for one to...
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Tea Houses Chengdu
11 Reviews The Wenshu Monastery is a famous place to come and take tea. The whole complex features some nice gardens and some teahouses which seem to be built in the gardens so that people can relax and be...
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On the Way to Tibet Chengdu
13 Reviews I have flew BKK-CTU-LXA. In summer, it seems that the only decent way to get into Tibet is from Chengdu. Indeed, it was easy to buy the ticket and to get the permit. The price was 3000 Y for a return...
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Peoples Park Chengdu
6 Reviews The People's Park was once called the Little City Park when it was created in 1921. It then changed its name to the People's Park in 1949. Most, if not all, cities in China have a People's Park and...
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Mao Statue Chengdu
6 Reviews What's so special about a statue of Mao in China! you will see them everywhere. Not as much as previously as they are gradually be taken down. This is one of the largest however and in no risk of...
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Hai Luo Glacier Chengdu
2 Reviews I said the Hai Luo Glacier is a fairy land. There are 9 warm springs at No. 2 camping base, each has different temperature ranging from 30 centigrade to 90 centigrade(this is for eggs, not for you!)....
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River View Park /Wang Jiang Chengdu
3 Reviews Wangjiang means `viewing the river'. Located on the south bank of the Jinjiang River, Wangjiang Tower Park is an oasis of calm in the midst of a bustling metropolis. In the middle of the park is the...
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I rode my bike from Lanzhou (Gansu) to Chengdu (Sichuan). This is a great way to get a feel for Tibetan culture as there are many Tibetan villages and Temples along the way. you will need to be ready for riding to over 4000m though. All that you have described as to what you want to see can be seen along the way. Also stopping at Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou and Songpan are great activities.
Climbing Mt. Emei & LeshanWatching famous animal: the Giant PandaTasting various kinds of Snacks ----Sichuan CuisineAppreciating several Culture & Nature Heritages: Jiuzhaigou Valley, Dujiangyan Irrigation System Project, Mt.Qingcheng......Beautiful Plateau scenerary of Daocheng & Yading...
On the drive between Langmusi and Thangkor you will come across the first bend in the Yellow River. This is marked with the usual prayer flags and is a welcome scenery/photo stop on a long drive. There is nothing here but the river but it is a definite must on your drive to Thangkor.
We had an opportunity to stay with a traditional Tibetan Nomad family at their winter house just outside of Thangkor. Whilst there we were able to talk to the family as well as have a sing along of local folk music as well as western classics with a local musician. Awesome!!Our host spent several hours making our dinner of noodle soup (yum!!) as we all gathered by the stove chatting and singing and at night we slept right there on the floor of the 2 room house snug by the stove. We got to know the real Tibet by staying with nomads and it really enhanced the trip. The surrounding countryside was absolutely breathtaking especially in the morning watching the sunrise over the snow capped mountains. Perfect.
Situated in the heart of the Thagkor nomad area, with the average income being only 1500 yuan per family, access to education has been difficult and rare. Now when you visit the Thangkor school the first images are of hundreds of children all dressed in their traditional clothes, yet in 2003 the school had much fewer students due to the expenses involved in sending children to school and the culture of nomad life. This the Thangkor Education Association made up of local Tibetan elders was founded to put effort into the community and encourage children to school. They have been so successful that in 2005 there were 800 children with a projected increase in 2006 to 1000 with ages ranging from 7 - 17. It is extremely uplifting to visit the school here as you get to see the classrooms, what they are taught and participate in classes with the children. It is certainly an amazing experience.
Qintai Road was named in memory of Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru. They are legendary lovers and incarnations of love in Western Han dynasty. The old Qintai Road used to be the street that sells jewelries. The building has been preserved and tured into a tourist attraction. Food stall and restaurants are operating to draw in the tourist.The building in Qintai Road does not seems very ancient and the block did not share the same deco and feature. It is a cluster of antique complex of Han and Tang dynasties.In Qintai Road there is a 920m long brick belt stretching through the street which is made up of 160,000 bricks. We were told by the local guides that the 3 monks are fakes and were there just to beg for money.
Luo Dai Ancient Town is the first Hakka town in Chuanxi. 85% of the resident here are Hakkas.Within this small ancient town, there are some small little attractions where you could take a picture of as you walk along the streets and turn into smaller lanes.Hubei and Hunan Guild Hall, Minister Wu's Mansion, Jiangxi Guild Hall, Word Store Square, Guangdong Guild Hall are some of the older buildings you could find along the street. Five Phoenix Building which also house the Visitors Service Centre is where you get to watch a video show after the town and its people. Wan Nian Platform is at stage where the opera and other performances takes place. I am surprised that a Christian Church exist in Luo Dai. If you are hungry there are lots of little bites like sweet corn, yak meat, crackers, mutton soup, candy floss, fried smelly beancurd, liang feng.We ended up having our group lunch at Hakka...
Wen Shu Yuan is the largest and best-preserved Buddhist temple in Chengdu. It was first built in Sui dynasty with the name of Xinxiang temple. The temple was renamed Wenshu temple (temple of Manjuschri) after Master Ciwu witnessed a red light transformed into the image of Manjuschri.There are many devotes who are there to offer joss sticks and incenses.This is a place where the local folks like to gather for tea, mahjong, chess, cards and catch up with friends.The monks has gone high tech carrying mobile phones and driving cars.
Qing Yang Taoist Temple is the No. 1 Taoist temple in west Sichuan. This is the Holy Land where Laozi once preached the Way. It is the birth place for the first patriach of Taoism.The Eight Trigram Pavilion is a symbolic architecture of Taoism which is located at the front part of the temple. It was structured according to Ying and Yang philosophy.There is a Bronze incense burner at the entrance of the Temple.
Sichuan Opera also known as Fu Rong Guo Cui is a performance by famous actors and actress and musicians at the Jinjiang Stage every night.You will see performances like Rolling Lamp in local Sichuan Dialect (performed by a clown and his fierce wife), Mouth Spraying of fire and the ever famous Face Changing (Bian Lian) show. Ever wonder how they could change their mask so quickly within split seconds? It will take lots of careful observations before you can ind out the special skills and techniques. The Master didnt even teach Andy Lau as this skill was consider national secret.
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...
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...
Hua Sheng Hotel E'Meishan Leshan
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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...
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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