Landmarks of Chengdu
——Top scenic spots of Old Chengdu
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Since 1987,with 6 weak giant pandas rescued from nature,Chengdu panda base have gave birth to more than 200 baby pandas and take great care of this treasure species and its natural habitat.
Bronze Panda Statue
Panda cub
WenshuYuan Monastery
It is a Buddhism temple in north part of the city with beautiful temple buildings and unique Chinese garden. This monastery is still functional and welcome by locals. People believe that you can come and pray to get more wisdom.
Entrance of Wenshu Monastery
The drum and Bell tower
Wuhou Shrine
Wuhou Shrine represent the culture of the Three Kingdoms Period (220 - 280) .It is the place for people to commemorate Liubei (the emperor of Shuhan) and Zhuge Liang (the Marquis Wu of the Kingdom of Shu). The current Wuhou Shrine was rebuilt in 1672.
Statue of Zhuge liang of Su Kingdom
The Statue outside Tomb of Liubei the Emperor of Shu Kingdom
Jingli Street
It is a famous must visit street next to Wuhou Shrine. It is good to discover some world intangible world culture heritage and have a taste of local snacks in Jingli Street.
The entrance gate of Jingli street
Restaurant and tea house in JIngli StreetStreet
Ear massage in Jingli street
Kuang Zhai Alley
It is combined with 3 parallel streets which are called Wide Alley (Kuan Xiangzi), Narrow Alley (Zhai Xiangzi), Well Alley (Jing Xiangzi). It dated back to the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD). With the architecture of both Chinese North and south style.
Wide Alley / Kuang Alley
Sichuan Opera actress took photo in Narrow Alley
Old bricks remain in Well Alley
People’s Park
Built in 1911, it is a good place to sit in an old tea house with locals by the lake and watch all kinds of exhibitions and performances on the Rockery Square. There is a match maker corner for local parents to help their children to find their another half.
The famous almost 100 years old Heming Tea house inside People‘s Park
Experience the special tea culture with locals
Wangjiang Tower
The Wangjiang Tower used to be the highest building of Old Chengdu, also called Chongli (grand and beautiful in Chinese) Tower. It is inside the Wangjiang Park which is famous for hundreds of different bamboo. Also it is a place to commemorate Xue Tao (AD768~AD832) the famous poetess of Tang Dynasty((about 1260 years ago).
Play Yoyo in Wangjiang park with locals
Anshun Bridge
It is a must visit sight at night and it is the landmark of Chengdu city. With the ancient bridge and the skyscraper shining together by the river, excellent place to enjoy nice view, music and drink.
View the sunset near the Anshun Bridge
Anshunlangqlangqiao Bridge in the evening
Qintai Road and Sichuan Opera
Qintai Road is about 900 meters long,its buildings are with the styles of the Han (202BC -- 220AD) and Tang (618 - 907) dynasties.It is a famous cultural street to commemorate the love story of two legendary figures,Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru.
Qingtai Road
Actor of Sihcuan Opera prepare for the show
Sichuan Opera Face-changing Show
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
The no dam Irrigation System built 2,300 years ago are still working and benefiting Chengdu people. It prevents Min River basin from annual flooding and made Chengdu city a famed ‘land of abundance'.
Nanqiao Bridge
Anlang cable Bridge
Bird view of the Dujiangyan IrIrrigation System
Mount Qingcheng
Taoism Mountain and the Kongfu Panda get some movie scene here. If lucky when cloud is passing the peak, you'll enjoy the view as if you are in a Chinese painting with water and ink.
Jianfugong Palace
View from the half way to the top
Laojunge tower on the top of Mt Qingcheng
Sanxingdui Museum
Sanxingdui is the ruins of the capital of the ancient Shu Kingdom(4,000 years ago). The discovery of Sanxingdui predates 2,000 years of Sichuan's history. The bronze mask and high bronze tree discovered are very unique.
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