The Tourist Delights Of Chengdu

Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan Province and is the country’s fifth largest city. It has several breathtaking sights and historical landmarks that make the city one of the most highly visited in China. It has several UNESCO World Heritage sites such as ancient temples, the Giant Panda Research Center and showcases the art of teahouse tea drinking. The life of people in this city is typically Chinese where it revolves around the teahouse and the dining table. It is between the Fu and Nan Rivers. Wouldn’t you like to explore this city on your China visa?

What to see in Chengdu: The very fact that this city’s motto is, "A city which tourists do not want to leave once they visit" is proof of the fact that it is endearing to all tourists who visit here. There are a number of sights here worth visiting on your Chinese visa, such as:

Old temples: China visa holders will see a number of old temples that dot this city, such as QingYang Gong or the Green Ram Temple, one of southwest China’s oldest Daoist temples. You can study Tai Chi Chuan here or learn traditional Chinese guqin or just sip tea in the vast and beautiful outdoors - a not-to-be-missed experience on your Chinese visa.

Also, visit WuHou Ci Temple, which is a well-known Buddhist Memorial temple built for Zhuge Liang with a very good vegetarian restaurant and a serene teahouse, apart from several statues and Buddhist art pieces.

Don’t forget to visit the Wenshu Monastery on your China visa—Chengdu’s best preserved temple. It has a Peace Tower, and an 11-storey iron pagoda, which is the largest in this country. Here, you can also see many statues made of iron, bronze, wood and stone.

History on Jinli Street: Chengdu is important in the history of China as it lay in the beginning of the market along the historical Southern Silk Road. However, today you will find an open-air market full of tourists who shop here for everything from Chinese tea sets and hand painted umbrellas to clothes, electronics and baldachin material.

This street is famous for its old style buildings, tea houses and a relaxed ambience. You can buy Shu embroidery, curios, calligraphy, etc and outside the stores here you can take in a puppet show or even a Sichuan opera. Who would want to miss this experience, particularly when on a Chinese visa?

Le Shan Giant Buddha: This is the largest and tallest Buddha rock sculpture. It is one of the most magnificent historical sites in this area and is mentioned in Chinese songs, stories and poems. Since 1996, it has had pride of place in the World Natural and Cultural Heritage List. China visa holders can see it at the meeting of the three rivers—the Min River, Dadu River and Qingyi River. The Buddha sculpture is carved from the cliffs of Mt. Lingyun. According to a local proverb, "The Mountain unveils a Buddha, while the Buddha fades into the mountain.” Visit Chengdu on your Chinese visa, one of China’s finest cities that blend history with modernity.

When next you visit Shanghai on your Chinese tourist visa, do take in these sights and many more that await your pleasure.