Chengdu, Provincial capital in Sichuan, China
Chengdu is the provincial capital of Sichuan in southwestern China, spreading across a flat plain at about 500 meters above sea level. The city is divided into several districts, including Wuhou, Jinjiang, and Qingyang, where wide streets and modern towers shape the skyline.
The city was founded in 311 BCE and has kept its name for more than two thousand years. During the third century, it became the capital of the Shu Han kingdom under Liu Bei, one of the three rival states of that era.
Teahouses fill the streets and parks, where locals gather to chat, play cards, and spend hours over a single cup of tea. Sichuan opera performances show face-changing acts, where performers switch masks in seconds, an art you can watch at open-air shows and theaters.
Two international airports, Shuangliu and Tianfu, connect the city with the rest of the country and destinations abroad. A high-speed rail network runs regularly, making travel east, north, and south smooth and quick.
A research center on the outskirts focuses on protecting the giant panda and offers the chance to watch the animals in an environment that mimics their natural habitat. Visitors can also see newborn pandas being cared for in special rooms before they grow large enough for outdoor areas.
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