Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is a boom town: Foreign investment from multinationals such as Intel, Motorola and Microsoft has flooded the city.
Despite the fact that the province bore the brunt of the May 12 earthquake, Chengdu itself emerged mostly unscathed.
The city dates back more than 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty — but you h***e to hunt pretty hard to find any trace of old Chengdu. And if you find something that looks old, it probably isn't.
Take, for instance, the tiny street known as Narrow Alley, which is considered the "beating heart of old Chengdu" — the last remnant of the old city.
The homes that once filled the street h***e all been torn down. They are being rebuilt in the old style — brick construction, curved, tiled roofs with decorative trim. It all looks very old, but in fact, it's brand new.
The homes are being turned into businesses — shops, restaurants and bars — and the area is being promoted as a tourist attraction.
There are four seasons in ChengDu .It is warm in spring .It is not too hot in summer in ChengDu ,But there is a lot of sunshine (阳光)
.It often rains . Autumn is often short ,It is cool and sunny .In winter ,it is not too cold .It is foggy
青城山
Mount Qingcheng 65km west of Chengdu,Qingchengshan Mountain(Qingchengshan)is one of the ancient cradles of Daoi***.
The mountain has numerous Daoist temples andsites along the paths to its peak.The area is green al l year round and is known for itssecluded tranqui l ity. Jianfu Temple(Jianfu Gong)sits at the base of the mountain and is alarge,wel l-preserved Daoist temple from the Tang Dynasty.
