Chengdu is the happiest city in the country of billions of people for 12 consecutive years, and is also the culinary capital of the world.
Here are the highlights compiled by travel experts and visitors to cover the most about Chengdu.
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If the priority is to visit a place where the locals are always smiling and happy, there is no better place than Chengdu, Sichuan province. The city has been voted the “Happiest City in China” for 12 consecutive years, according to an annual survey conducted by Oriental Outlook magazine in conjunction with the national news agency Xinhua. The survey results are based on voting data from people, experts and scores for the following categories: income, health services, living standards in the city, destination…
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The house for the city’s most lovable and attractive “residents” – pandas – is undergoing a large-scale renovation. The new house is expected to open in early 2022, located at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. It is a collection of circular buildings, located in a large area with undulating hills and lush forests.
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The bookstore was designed and built from the inspiration of the ancient irrigation system of Du Giang Yen. It is also the oldest irrigation system in the world. The bookstore has shelves made of walnut that wind from the ceiling to the floor. The ceiling is fitted with mirrors that make the aisles and corridors look like a kaleidoscope. The architect of the project hopes that the beautiful space of the bookstore can attract more people who do not like books to visit, besides those who love reading.
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As one of the most beautiful new airports in the world, Tianfu in Chengdu is also a modern destination when visitors can experience many advanced technologies such as facial recognition software, automatic check-in counters, staff The guide is a robot… Starting to operate from 2021, this is the largest civil airport opened within the framework of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) of the Chinese Government. The airport has 6 runways and is expected to receive 60 million passengers per year by 2025.
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Chengdu was the first to be certified as a Food City by UNESCO in 2010. One of the most famous dishes here is the spicy Sichuan tofu hot pot or tofu, Zhong dumplings (meat filling with chili oil and salt). sweet soy sauce), sweet noodles (photo)… Two other dishes you can’t miss are smoked duck with sweet crispy skin, salty meat and tofa – a soft, sweet tofu.
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In a recent study by Trip.com, Chengdu was named as one of the 10 most popular nightlife destinations in the country of billions of people. It has the second most number of bars in the country, just behind Shanghai. If you want to find a quiet space, you can visit the local tea houses, sip hot drinks and play cards, watch musicals.
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Chengdu is said to be the only Chinese city that hasn’t changed its name for 2,300 years. One of the famous historical destinations is Sino Ocean Taikoo Li (Central Taikoo Li). This is a busy commercial area, centered around the 1,400-year-old Daci Temple. You can visit Biteshi, a beautifully restored Qing Dynasty house located inside Temple House, a beautiful boutique hotel. Jinli Old Street with a pedestrian length of 550 m is also a unique destination. There are many snack shops here.
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The Chinese government plans to turn Chengdu into a science city in the west of the country, especially in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship.