Chengdu

As early as in the Three Kingdoms, Chengdu Jinli has been a civilized part of the country. Today, it is the oldest street in the history of Xiqiao. Unlike other streets I have seen, this street is very different. The most impressive thing about the place is that there is a lot of food here. Many elements of the Three Kingdoms can be seen here. It is the Qingming Shanghe map of Chengdu. 

When I went to the Kuanzhai Alley in December, there was a light rain shower. The road was wet and slippery, and the old house and the fresh shop were raised. There was a strange feeling and a chic tone. It is said that many years ago, the Kuanzhai Alley had a well-preserved old street, with old trees, old yards, and you could experience the old city life. The Wide and Narrow alley holds the last remains of the old buildings in Chengdu. As early as the Warring States Period, Qin Huiwen built a small town in what is known as the Tianfu Square area today. When the war broke out in the late Ming Dynasty, the city was destroyed. When the Qing Emperor Kangxi was rebuilt and the Manchu Eight Flags and his family were stationed here. The Han people were forbidden to enter, and the flagmen were not allowed to go out without permission. The Mancheng Hutong, with its northern courtyard style, now features two wide and narrow alleys.

Nowadays every city has its own unique city landmark. What is the first thing you think of in Chengdu? Jing Li? The wide and narrow alley? Tianfu Square? Yes, these are the signs of Chengdu. But what about the rest? The Chengdu Museum (New Hall), which debuted on June 11th, is a new landmark in Chengdu. It was designed by an architectural firm in Edinburgh, and is the largest city museum in the Southwest. In addition to going to the other well-known places, you can visit the Chengdu Museum (New Hall) to learn about the history and culture of Chengdu and Sichuan.

The most beautiful time I spent in the ginkgo was when I visited the Wenshu Monastery in Chengdu. When the wind blew through, the scenery was colourful and the ground seemed to be covered in gold. I wished that time would go slower so that I could enjoy the beautiful scenery for longer. Wenshu Monastery is the first of the four major forests in the upper and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China. The existing buildings are typical of the ancient style of the western Sichuan Plain. The all-wooden building and the six main halls are on the central axis of the mountain gate. It is magnificent. There is a treasure in the temple. You will get the chance to see the relic of Buddha and Master Xuan Zang’s top bone. 

The Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base is located in Axe Mountain in the northern suburb of Chengdu. It is 10 kilometres away from the urban area. There is a wide Panda Avenue connected to the urban area. It has become the main base for the ex situ conservation of rare and endangered wild animals such as giant pandas. Perennial animals such as giant pandas, red pandas, black-necked cranes, white storks and white swan, black swan, geese, pelicans and peacocks are kept.  Tickets cost 58-HKD  For transportation take bus No. 1, 49, 53, 63, 64, 69, 71, 83 to Qinglongchang Automobile Center Station, then transfer to bus 198 or 87 to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.