Torch relay in Chengdu concludes
The Olympic Torch Relay ended in Chengdu at 10:41 a.m., when last torchbearer Yu Zhirong, a hero of the recent Sichuan earthquake, arrived at the International Convention Center to light the cauldron. Yu is a member of the 7716 PLA unit.[Full story]
Introduction to Chengdu
Chengdu is situated in the middle of Sichuan Province, in the West Sichuan Plain. The city zone covers an area of 208 square kilometers. It is 1,600 km away from the East China Sea, and 1,090 kilometers away from the South China sea.[Full story] [Photos]
Leshan Scenic Spots
Chengdu tourism
Jiuzhaigou was named by the UN as one of the world's greatest natural wonders, Jiuzhaigou covers a total area of 72,000 hectares in Nanping county, 450 km away from Chengdu. More than 100 highland lakes are scattered throughout vast park, filled with clear, fresh water that sparkles with color from the rocks and sediment below. [Full story]
History of Chengdu
History of Chengdu
For over 2,000 years, Chengdu has remained a city of gimportance in southwestern China in terms of politics, economics and military affairs. Gongsun Shu, king of the Western Han Dynasty; Liu Bei, emperor of the Three Kingdoms; and Meng Zhixiang, king of the Latter Shu Kingdom, all founded their capital in Chengdu. [Full story]
August 8-24, 2008
