Why Travel to the Sichuan?
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Sichuan Province has a vast territory and a long history, and has enjoyed the reputation of “the land of abundance” since ancient times. Surrounded by the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the west, the Three Gorges in the east, the Bashan Qinling Mountain barrier in the north, and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in the south, the world-famous Sichuan Basin is formed. Therefore, it is famous all over the world for its magnificent natural scenery and unique culture. At the same time, Sichuan is also a large province in China, and its economic aggregate and per capita income rank among the top in the country. Besides, Sichuan is one of China’s important agricultural, industrial and energy bases, rich in coal, natural gas, hydro power and other resources. When it comes to Chengdu, people always think of the adorable Giant Pandas; in addition, Chengdu carries thousands of years of history and has been awarded the title of “Gastronomic Capital” by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. It’s no exaggeration to say that Sichuan is a charming land definitely worthy for your exploring.
Top Tourist Attractions in Sichuan
Chengdu is the habitat of Giant Pandas in China, and if you are interested in Giant Panda you can go to the Giant Panda Base to watch the lively Giant Pandas as well as gain an in-depth understanding of the ecological environment and protection measures of giant pandas. The Giant Panda Base completely simulates the wild living environment of giant pandas, which has lakes, streams, bamboo forests, lawns, etc., and there are more than 100 giant pandas. In here, you can send a postcard with a panda postmark at the Panda Museum Post Office as well as watch a documentary about giant pandas at the cinema. In addition to giant pandas, you can also see small animals such as black-necked cranes, peacocks and egrets, etc.
Mount Emei is a famous Buddhist mountain, and also the ashram of the universal Bodhisattva. There are numerous temples, which make it full of the breath of the Buddha. Due to it divides into three different altitudes, it is a perfect place to enjoy the beautiful sunrise as well as incredible sea of clouds.
Spectacular Mount Qingcheng is located in the west of Dujiangyan, if you a mountain climber and nature lover, it is really a wonderful place for you to get more close to nature. Mount Qingcheng is one of the four major Taoist shrines in China, in this fairyland you can not only admire the great masterpiece of nature, but also feel its unique Taoist culture.
Magnificent World Cultural Heritage Dujiangyan is the world’s oldest, the only remaining dam as well as a grand hydraulic project. At the same time, it is the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancient Chinese people and an epoch-making masterpiece of Chinese culture. It is the only great ecological project left in the world so far, opening a new era in the history of water resources in ancient China and marking a new stage in the history of water resources in China. In here, you can not only enjoy the natural scenery, but also explore the cultural relics and monuments.
As the World Natural Heritage site, Jiuzhaigou is a forest-covered valley, which named for the nine Tibetan villages located in this group of alpine lakes. This national geopark is rich in animal and plant resources; every year it attracts many visitors from all over the world because of its the biodiversity and rare species. In this great masterpiece of nature, you can not only enjoy the alpine lakes, waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks and blue ice, but also immerse yourself into the Tibetan culture atmosphere as well as learn about their customs. In a word, it’s a paradise for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
As the Buddhist holy land, Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest cliff stone statue in China and also one of the must-visit places in Sichuan. There are many mountains, statues in the scenic spot, and the Giant Buddha is the most popular among them because it is a sitting statue of Maitreya Buddha, which is a fine art of cliff sculpture in the Tang Dynasty. The total height of the Giant Buddha is 71 meters, it was dug in the Tang Dynasty and completed in 90 years after three generations of craftsmen.. Besides, the Lingyun Temple here is also a popular attraction for wishing for good luck and burning incense. You can choose to climb up the mountain to admire the Big Buddha in a close distance, or take a boat to view the whole scenery around the statue.
