Chengdu
Location: Neighbouring Areas: Gansu, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Tibet, Yunnan
Population: 10.036 million
Urban Population: 3.30 million
Area: 12,400 square kilometres:
Average Temperature: 10°C (49°F) in January and 30°C (85°F) in July
Products: Agriculture and Mining
Local Highlights: Most tourist sites near Chengdu can be seen in one day trips from the city, thus Chengdu is a good place to base yourself for travel in this region. Many of the hotels are in the city centered along Renmin Lu. This is an area that best represents the lively life of the local people. Restaurants with authentic Sichuan flavor and big shopping stores with local specialties are all located in this region.
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, lies in the hinterland of the Chengdu Plain, in central Sichuan . Covering a total land area of 12,400 square kilometres, Chengdu has a jurisdiction of over 7 districts, 4 cities and 8 counties. By the end of 1999, the population of Chengdu had reached 10.036 million, of which 3.30 million were urban residents.
Chengdu is situated at the western edge of the Sichuan Basin. It is therefore sheltered from northwest winds from Siberia in winter by the Qinling Mountains to the north. The climate is mild and humid. The short winter is milder than in the Lower Yangtze because of the sheltering effect of the Qinling. Snow is rare but there are a few periods of frost each winter. The summer is longer, but not as hot as in cities such as Wuhan and Nanjing in the Lower Yangtse downstream. Average daytime highs are 10°C (49°F) in January and 30°C (85°F) in July. Rainfall is reliable year-round but peaks in the summer months.
Today the industrial base is very broad, including light and heavy manufacturing, aluminum smelting and chemicals. The textile industry remains important, with cotton and wool milling added to the traditional manufacturing of silk brocade and satin.
Research at the Chengdu Panda Base focuses on the advancement of wildlife conservation in China . The giant panda is the principle species of interest; others include the South China tiger, the red panda, the golden monkey and others. Research include reproduction, nutrition, veterinary medicine, behaviour and more.
Advances in these fields enable us to provide optimal care for the captive populations. Furthermore, findings from ex situ and in situ research are reciprocally applied to the improved management of both wild and captive populations.
Chengdu is the biggest and the most important city in the vast area that is southwestern China . It is also a compulsory stop for travellers who want to travel farther west to Tibet and the biggest economic base in the region. All these factors bring millions of travellers annually to the city and the lodging facilities in Chengdu are well established and facilitated.
Jinli Street
Links:
The Chengdu Panda Base
Chengdu Government
Chengdu YouTube Video
Chengdu Time Guide and News
Location: Neighbouring Areas: Gansu, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Tibet, Yunnan
Population: 10.036 million
Urban Population: 3.30 million
Area: 12,400 square kilometres:
Average Temperature: 10°C (49°F) in January and 30°C (85°F) in July
Products: Agriculture and Mining
Local Highlights: Most tourist sites near Chengdu can be seen in one day trips from the city, thus Chengdu is a good place to base yourself for travel in this region. Many of the hotels are in the city centered along Renmin Lu. This is an area that best represents the lively life of the local people. Restaurants with authentic Sichuan flavor and big shopping stores with local specialties are all located in this region.
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, lies in the hinterland of the Chengdu Plain, in central Sichuan . Covering a total land area of 12,400 square kilometres, Chengdu has a jurisdiction of over 7 districts, 4 cities and 8 counties. By the end of 1999, the population of Chengdu had reached 10.036 million, of which 3.30 million were urban residents.
Chengdu is situated at the western edge of the Sichuan Basin. It is therefore sheltered from northwest winds from Siberia in winter by the Qinling Mountains to the north. The climate is mild and humid. The short winter is milder than in the Lower Yangtze because of the sheltering effect of the Qinling. Snow is rare but there are a few periods of frost each winter. The summer is longer, but not as hot as in cities such as Wuhan and Nanjing in the Lower Yangtse downstream. Average daytime highs are 10°C (49°F) in January and 30°C (85°F) in July. Rainfall is reliable year-round but peaks in the summer months.
Today the industrial base is very broad, including light and heavy manufacturing, aluminum smelting and chemicals. The textile industry remains important, with cotton and wool milling added to the traditional manufacturing of silk brocade and satin.
Research at the Chengdu Panda Base focuses on the advancement of wildlife conservation in China . The giant panda is the principle species of interest; others include the South China tiger, the red panda, the golden monkey and others. Research include reproduction, nutrition, veterinary medicine, behaviour and more.
Advances in these fields enable us to provide optimal care for the captive populations. Furthermore, findings from ex situ and in situ research are reciprocally applied to the improved management of both wild and captive populations.
Chengdu is the biggest and the most important city in the vast area that is southwestern China . It is also a compulsory stop for travellers who want to travel farther west to Tibet and the biggest economic base in the region. All these factors bring millions of travellers annually to the city and the lodging facilities in Chengdu are well established and facilitated.
Jinli Street
Links:
The Chengdu Panda Base
Chengdu Government
Chengdu YouTube Video
Chengdu Time Guide and News