Travel Guide

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (referred to as Chengdu Panda Base) is a non-profit research institution funded by the government for the breeding of giant pandas, red pandas, and other rare animals, located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The base was established in 1987, starting with 6 giant pandas rescued from the wild. By 2008, it had successfully bred 124 giant pandas, and the captive giant panda population had grown to 83. Its goal is to "become a world-class research institution, conservation education center, and international educational tourism destination." In February 2024, the institution made international headlines for banning a 53-year-old male tourist from throwing unidentified objects into the giant panda enclosure, and the tourist was banned from entering the park for life.

Xiling Snow Mountain Scenic Area is located in Dayi County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China. It is an important part of the World Natural Heritage Site "Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries", boasting rich biodiversity and being home to over 30% of the world's giant pandas. The scenic area is known as the "Snow Mountain in Southern China" and is famous for its unique snow scenery and skiing resources. It is also a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. This area is one of the richest in plant species, with 5,000 to 6,000 species.

The Jianchuan Museum Cluster is located in Anren Town, Dayi County, Sichuan Province, China, about an hour's drive from the provincial capital, Chengdu. It consists of 26 museums showcasing the largest private collection of artifacts collected in China over the past 60-70 years. The museum was founded by local real estate billionaire Fan Jianchuan. The museum complex covers an area of 500 acres (2.0 square kilometers) and houses more than 8 million artifacts, 121 of which are listed as national first-class cultural relics. It is the largest museum cluster in China, organized around four themes: the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Red Era, the Wenchuan Earthquake, and Chinese Folk Culture. Major pavilions include the Unyielding Prisoner of War Museum, the Frontal Battlefield Museum, the Museum of Crimes Committed by the Japanese Invaders, the Wenchuan Earthquake Memorial Hall, and the Three-Inch Golden Lotus Culture Museum.

Mount Qingcheng is a famous Taoist mountain located in Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, and is known as "Qingcheng is the most secluded place in the world." It is one of the birthplaces of Taoism in China and one of the important Taoist holy sites in China. The 36 peaks in the mountain are surrounded by clouds and mist all year round, with beautiful scenery. In 2000, Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System were jointly listed as World Cultural Heritage sites. There are many Taoist palaces and temples here, such as Jianfu Palace, Chaoyang Cave, and Shangqing Palace, making it a tourist destination integrating natural scenery and historical culture.

The New Century Global Center is a multifunctional building complex located in Tianfu New District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It is the third largest building in the world by floor area. It is 100 meters high and occupies a 500-meter by 400-meter base, with a total construction area of 1,700,000 square meters. The building houses a shopping center of nearly 400,000 square meters, offices, conference rooms, a university complex, two commercial centers, hotels, an IMAX cinema, a 'Mediterranean village', pirate ships, and an Olympic-standard ice rink. The core part is 'Paradise Island Ocean Park', which includes a 5,000-square-meter artificial beach with huge screens that can display sunrise and sunset scenes. The center is connected to Jincheng Plaza Station on Chengdu Metro Line 1.

Dujiangyan Panda Valley, officially known as Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Dujiangyan Wild Release and Breeding Research Center, is a part of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, dedicated to the wild release and breeding research and protection of giant pandas and other rare animals. It boasts a beautiful natural environment, providing giant pandas with an environment close to wild life, and is an ideal place for tourists to learn about giant pandas up close and watch giant panda wild release training.

Kung Pao Chicken is a famous Chinese dish made with diced chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers stir-fried together, embodying the spicy, numbing, and fragrant flavors of Sichuan cuisine. Its popularity has spread throughout China, giving rise to many regional variations.

Twice-Cooked Pork (Hui Guo Rou) is a classic and famous dish in Sichuan cuisine, meaning 'meat returned to the pot'. It primarily uses pork as the main ingredient, prepared with a unique cooking method of first boiling and then stir-frying. The characteristics of this dish are its rich but not greasy fat, tender but not dry lean meat, bright red color, and mellow flavor, usually with a spicy, numbing, and savory taste. It is an essential dish for every household in Sichuan during festivals and holidays.

Zhong Shui Jiao is a famous traditional snack from Chengdu, Sichuan, known for its unique red oil seasoning and delicious pork filling. The dumplings have thin wrappers and generous fillings. After cooking, they are drizzled with a special red oil sauce, offering a spicy, savory, fresh, and aromatic taste, with a balanced sweet and salty flavor, making for a unique culinary experience.

Zhangcha Duck is a classic Sichuan dish, primarily made from duck, prepared through multiple steps including marinating, smoking, steaming, and deep-frying. Its unique characteristic comes from being smoked with tea leaves and camphor leaves, which imparts a distinctive tea aroma and smoky flavor to the duck meat. This dish is complex to prepare and is often served at banquets or festive celebrations.

Long Chaoshou is a traditional snack from Chengdu, known for its thin wrapper, tender filling, delicious broth, and smooth, refreshing taste. With its unique preparation techniques and flavor, it has become a classic noodle dish in the Sichuan cuisine family.

Sichuan Boiled Pork with Garlic Sauce is a traditional and famous dish in Sichuan cuisine, beloved for its unique flavor and texture. It primarily uses pork as the main ingredient, which is boiled, sliced, and then drizzled with a special garlic sauce. The taste is refreshing, fatty but not greasy, with a rich garlic aroma, and a spicy, numbing, and savory flavor.