City break in Chengdu. Active leisure ideas for Chengdu - attractions, recreation and nightlife


The major historical symbol of Chengdu is Wuhou Memorial Temple. This unique temple complex is distinguished by its impressive size and covers an area of almost 37 000 m2. It is located in …
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In Chengdu, there are wonderful hotels for all tastes. Tourists who want to feel an atmosphere of national culture will definitely love the hotel Old Chengdu Club. It is just a couple of …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chengdu and surroundings
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National and city parks around Chengdu
♥ World Heritage Site 'Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains' , 93.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area' , 128 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains' , 93.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area' , 128 km from the center. On the map


Amusement parks near Chengdu
♥ Amusement park 'Chengdu Happy Valley' Chengdu, 6.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Chengdu Floraland Water Park' Chengdu, 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Chengdu Happy Valley' Chengdu, 6.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Chengdu Floraland Water Park' Chengdu, 23.7 km from the center. On the map


Sites around Chengdu from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries
From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in China”
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Distance from Chengdu center - 95.2 km.
Playgrounds with wooden structures are equipped for pandas in special areas. Tourists will have the opportunity to watch how pandas play on the territory equipped for them. A strong earthquake struck the area in 2008. Many buildings located in the reserve were destroyed as a result. The infrastructure has almost completely recovered in a few years. Educational tours of tourists are held here today. Interesting thematic events for visitors are often held in this reserve. They are dedicated to the features of the reserve, as well as the most important environmental problems of our time. …
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Leshan Giant Buddha
From the series “The Most Grandiose Statues and Monuments”
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Distance from Chengdu center - 127.7 km.
According to the legend, monk called Hai Tong decided to carve a huge statue in the cliff. In this manner he wanted to appease the river to grant peace and quiet life with no accidents to the native lands. He had spent much of his life creating the statue, but he died when the sculpture was carved only to the knees. After the death of the monk, the work was continued by his followers. Cuttings of rocks were dumped in the river flowing beside. Thus, they partially filled streams and tamed the turbulent nature of the river. Over the years, Hai Tong's goal was finally achieved. …
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