Salt Museum- One Of Its Kind
Established in late 1959, ideally located in the midpoint of Zigong City, Sichuan Province, the Zigong Salt Museum is one of a kind to the whole of China. The museum is worth its visit for all those in Chengdu for it chronicles the evolution of…
Captivating Wenchuan Earthquake Museum
The Wenchuan Earthquake Museum serves as a reminder of the tragic earthquake which struck the region. The museum features authentic artefacts relating to the earthquake and its aftermath, amounting to more than 5,000 items which are displayed in numerous exhibition halls. Genuine objects, photographs and…
The view from Above
Sentinel like standing 339 meters tall over the ancient city of Chengdu, dominating its skyline, the sleek post modern concrete West Pearl Tower supported on 3 legs, holds aloft a red pod clutched in three fingerlike extensions reminiscent of a rocket about to head heavenward….
Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre
Founded in 1987, the Chengdu Research Base is a non-profit organization carrying out captive breeding, wildlife research, educational tourism and conservation education. Having started with six giant pandas that were rescued from the wild, this research and breeding facility dedicated to giant pandas boasts a…
Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre, an important programme
The well known Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre is committed to the breeding and conservation of the internationally beloved giant pandas. An environment very similar to the pandas’ habitat in the world has been created to create the best possible environment for breeding. In…
Wolong National Natural Reserve, a reserve for pandas
The highly important Wolong National Natural Reserve provides a sanctuary for many valuable species such as giant pandas, red pandas, white-lipped deer and golden monkeys. However the focus of the establishment is the endangered giant panda. The reserve has conducted a giant panda breeding programme…
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is an ancient water management system that dates back to the 2nd century B.C and which can be found near the famous Mount Qingcheng, west of Chengdu. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historical construction serves its function to this…
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
Located in Chengdu, the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is one of the area’s most popular attractions and is taking great strides in conserving this lovable and endangered animal. Spanning an area of around 106 hectares, this research base is home to around 83 pandas…
Jinsha Site Museum
Known for her ancient civilization and dynastic rules, China is home to the world’s most populous nation. The diversity of the land offers remarkable attractions and sights of historical importance. These include the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors. Apart from its signifying…
The Sanxingdui Museum: A place of ancient culture and academic importance
The Sanxingdui Museum is situated north east of the Sanxingdui remains in the Sichuan Province. The remains are an archaeological site that date back to the Neolithic, Shang and Zhou periods which was declared a National Key Cultural Relics Protected Unit in 1988 due to…