Category: Sichuan

Centrally located in the western Sichuan Plain, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is renowned for its fertile land and agricultural wealth which have earned the city the nickname “Storehouse of Heaven”. It covers an area of 3,861 sq. km., of which only 50 sq. km. is in the city proper with a population of…

While the magnifcence of Qutang Gorge is left behind, the splendour ot Wu Gorge comes in sight.”   Coming out of Qutang Gorge and saling through an open area where the hills are low and the river is gentle,you enter Wu Gorge,which is charactersed by beautiful peaks and steep cliffs on either side Wu Gorges named…

Qutang Gorge extends eastward from White King Town to Daxi Town.Although the gorge is no more than eight kilormeters long and a down stream voyages only a wink.It has a momentum of control-ling the waters from Sichuan on the east and dominating the moun-tains of Hubei on the east.The river is flanked with steep cliffs…

Jiuzhaigou (Nine-Village Gully) is a scenic spot tucked away in the depth of mountains at Nanping, a county in the norihcrn part of Sichuan Provincelt is 470 kilo-metres away from Cheng-du, the provincial capital, with an elevation of about 2.500 metres.The secenic spot actually consists of three major gullies, spread over a total area of…

Located in the southwest of Emei County, Sichuan Province, the Emei Mountain is one of thefour Buddliist shrines.The mountain is known for its stiff cliffs, highrising peaks,roating waterfalls, gurgling springs, towering ancient trees and fragrant flowers. It has been described as a beauty spot under heaven” by Chinese men of lettera since ancient times. The…

Du Fu Thatched Cottage Park Du Fu, one of the greatest Tang Dynasty poets, was a famous figure in China’s history. In his life time he wrote hundreds of poems that have lasted for several centuries. Even now his poems are still well recited by people. The Du Fu Thatched Cottage Park was built in…