About Chengdu

Situated in western Sichuan Basin (center of Chengdu Plain), Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan province, known as the "Heavenly State", the habitat of giant pandas and the city of hibiscus. “Heavenly State” means that Chengdu is abundant in everything. Two branches of the Yangtze River, namely the Min and Tuo River, converge here and supply an area for irrigation. And blessed with abundant mineral resources, the land is extremely fertile.

2,400 years ago, the first emperor built his capital here and named the city “Chengdu”. Though thousands of years have passed, its original name has been kept to this day and its role as a political, commercial and military centre in the Shu area has remained unchanged. Back in the Han and Tang Dynasties, its handicraft industry flourished with the great development of its Shu brocades and exquisite embroideries. Today, Shu embroideries still enjoy a high reputation for their bright colors and delicate designs, ranking amongst the four main embroideries in China. The bronze culture, together with the starting point of the Southern Silk Road, has contributed to its magnificent historical significance. What’s more, it’s the place where the earliest paper currency, Jiaozi, was first printed.

The reputation of the Sichuan cuisine is so high that you can see loads of Sichuan restaurants around China. But if you want to taste the most authentic dishes, a trip to Chengdu is a must. It’s definitely true that Sichuan is a paradise on earth since it is rich in culture and history, convenient for shopping and comfortable for living a leisurely life.