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Sichuan province
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Sichuan Province, an inland province in Southwest China, is surrounded by the Qingzang plateau in the west and the Three Gorges and the Yangtze River to the east. With a total area of 485000 square kilometers, Sichuan is the largest and one of the most inaccessible provinces in the nation.
Sichuan is also renowned for its HOT and SPICY food which is hugely popular throughout China. Authentic Sichuan cuisine is widely available and any visitor to the province must brave the chilies, grab a glass of water or beer and indulge in a fiery feast here! |
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Chengdu| This modernization has no doubt been helped by the important role that Chengdu plays in terms of education and culture in China. Once one of the most important printing centers in the country, Chengdu has a long history as a destination for learned poets and artists to gather and seek inspiration. The great poet Du Fu, made his home here and today there are 14 colleges and an impressive university situated in the city. ...... |
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| Jiuzhaigou| Located deep in the heart of the Aba autonomous prefecture in Sichuan and 40 kilometers from Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou is an impressive spot offering scenery to rival Guilin and an atmosphere and culture that is not dissimilar to much of Tibet. ...... |
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| Emeishan| lthough Emeishan is still hugely popular with pilgrims, (the smoke from incense and burning paper in the temples en route stings your eyes!) the mountain is equally famous for its spectacular scenery. The word "Emei" in Chinese means "Eyebrows of beauty" and locals believe that the peaks of Emei resemble the eyebrows of a woman! Towering 3099 meters high, Emei is the highest of China?¡¥s mountains and as such, the temperature here is ideal for lush vegetation and some stunning and rare plants and wildlife. The forested slopes, hot springs and wonderful views here could keep you for days. It is best to allow at least a couple of days to explore the low slopes of the mountain and perhaps an additional day to make it to the peak at Wanfoding. ...... |
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| Leshan| The city is situated at the meeting point of the Dadu and Min rivers and the most famous site, the Grand Buddha or Dafu, towers above the river bed. The outskirts of the city have been reduced to rubble and the center now consists of sleek paving, tall offices and electronic billboards. Despite all this, there are still some pretty little streets and markets to explore here, and modernization has made the town a relatively clean and invigorating place to spend a few days and the climate and landscape here endow Leshan with abundant natural resources. The area is rich in plant species and fir trees and other rare species of mountain flora can be found in abundance. Some 296 animal species have been recorded, over 20 of these are protected species including pandas....... |
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