Attractions

Yumen Pass, an important gateway on western frontier during Han Dynasty. Yumen Pass played an important role both in trade and military defense in ancient times.

When it comes to leisure activities, Chengdu is the hands-down leader of China. Sichuan has a widely known reputation for being one of China's most laid-back provinces: from traditional teahouses to shopping malls, modern cafes, and pubs and clubs, there are one-hundred-and-one ways for you to enjoy the entertainment options here, and when you visit, you can feel the vitality of this city both day and…

Sichuan Opera is noted for its magically fast mask changing art. It's on the top list of things to do in Chengdu, Sichuan for overseas travelers.

Honored as one of China's national treasures, the giant panda is adored by people throughout China and around the world. As one of the rarest animals in the world, giant pandas can now only be found in Gansu, Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces, with the majority of them concentrated in Sichuan province.In addition to their rare status, giant pandas' black and white fur, cute appearance, and laid-back demeanor…

The Hakka people are a unique branch of the Han nationality with a very distinguishing history. In fact, the Hakka are one of the most widely distributed ethnicities in the world and have produced some of the most influential people in Asia, including Deng Xiaoping - leader of the People's Republic of China in the 80's and 90's.The largest concentrations of Hakka people are found on China's east coast, in…

In the famous cultural city of Guanghan, on the banks of the Yazi River, lies an influential archeological site named Sanxingdui, whose excavation unveiled the mysterious ancient Shu kingdom and brought a deepened understanding of Sichuan's ancient history and culture. It is the largest and oldest Shu cultural relic in Sichuan and the large number of valuable historical artifacts stored in the Sanxingdui…

Dujiangyan Irrigation System is the oldest and only surviving no-dam water conservacy project in the world. Honored as the "treasure of Sichuan," it plays a crucial role in preventing flooding, irrigating farmland, and providing water resources for more than 50 cities in the province. The marvel of the project - its ingenious design and elaborate structure which have maintained effectiveness for thousands…

Mount Qingcheng is one of the most famous Taoist mountains in China. With its fabulous scenery and typical Taoist background, it might well be called the most peaceful and secluded mountain under heaven. Situated 68 km (42 miles) south of Chengdu in Sichuan province, Mt. Qingcheng has become one of most frequently visited tourist destinations in China.Mount Qingcheng is just southwest of the Dujiangyan…

The Zigong Dinosaur Museum is one of the three largest dinosaur museums in the world built on the actual excavation site of the fossils contained within. Zigong's dinosaur fossils, which were buried in sandy silt in the Meso-Jurassic period, were discovered in 1972. The museum itself has a large and diverse quantity of specimens and fossils, and is a great place to get a general understanding of the…