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 ,2025



ISBN978-5-0068-1843-9

     Ridero







Chengdu, the vibrant capital ofSichuan Province, is acity that pulses with life, history, and flavor.

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Nestled inthe heart ofsouthwestern China, its aplace where ancient traditions meet modern energy, where spicy aromas waft through bustling streets, and where giant pandas steal the show.

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With apopulation ofover 20million, Chengdu is asprawling metropolis, yet it somehow feels warm and welcoming, like afriend inviting you toshare ahotpot.

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This city is asensory overload colorful markets, serene temples, and afood scene that sets your taste buds on fire.

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Lets dive into what makes Chengdu so special.

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Walking through Chengdu, you immediately feel its rhythm.

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The streets hum with activity: vendors call out, offering skewers ofgrilled meat, while scooters zip past teahouses where locals sip jasmine tea and play mahjong.

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The citys history stretches back over 2,000years, and you can sense it intheair.

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Chengdu was once the capital ofthe Shu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period, and its past lingers inplaces like the Jinsha Site Museum, where ancient gold masks and jade artifacts whisper stories ofalong-goneera.

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Yet, Chengdu isnt stuck inthe past.

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Skyscrapers tower over traditional courtyards, and trendy cafes sit next tonoodle shops that havent changed their recipes indecades.

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One ofChengdus biggest draws is its pandas.

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The Chengdu Research Base ofGiant Panda Breeding is amust-visit, and its easy toseewhy.

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Picture this: fluffy black-and-white pandas munching on bamboo, tumbling down hills, or napping inthe shade.

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The base isnt just azoo its asprawling park dedicated toprotecting these adorable creatures.

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You can spend hours watching baby pandas wrestle or climb trees, their clumsy antics making everyone laugh.

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The center also educates visitors about conservation, showing how Chengdu is working tosave pandas from extinction.

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If youre lucky, you might visit during aquiet morning when the pandas are most active, rolling around like oversized teddy bears.

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Beyond pandas, Chengdus culture grabs you bythe heart.

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Take astroll through the Wide and Narrow Alleys, abeautifully restored area that blends old andnew.

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These alleys, or kuanzhaixiangzi, are lined with traditional wooden buildings housing tea shops, boutiques, and street food stalls.

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You might see an artist painting delicate fans or aperformer changing masks inaflash during aSichuan opera show.

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The opera itself is aspectacle think vibrant costumes, high-pitched singing, and fire-spitting stunts that leave you wide-eyed.

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If you want todive deeper into Chengdus soul, visit ateahouse inPeoples Park.

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Locals gather here tochat, play cards, or get their ears cleaned (yes, its athing!).

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Its the kind ofplace where time slows down, and you feel the citys laid-back charm.

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Now, lets talk about the food.

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Chengdu is the heart ofSichuan cuisine, and if you love spicy food, youre infor atreat.

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Sichuan dishes are bold, fiery, and unforgettable, thanks tothe liberal use ofchili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, which leave atingling sensation on your tongue.

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Hotpot is the star ofthe show.

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Imagine asteaming pot ofred broth bubbling with chilies, surrounded byplates ofthinly sliced beef, lotus root, and tofu skin.

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You dip, cook, and eat, the spice building with every bite.

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If hotpots not your thing, try mapo tofu, adish ofsilky tofu swimming inafiery sauce with ground pork and peppercorns.

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Or grab abowl ofdan dan noodles, where chewy noodles meet anutty, spicy sauce thats pure comfort food.

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Chengdus street food scene is just as exciting think crispy guokui pancakes or spicy chuan chuan skewers.

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Even breakfast is an adventure, with steamed buns and savory rice porridge sold from carts on every corner.

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The citys markets are afood lovers paradise.

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At Jinli Street, lanterns light up rows ofstalls selling everything from candied hawthorn togrilled squid.

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The air is thick with the smell ofroasting spices and caramelized sugar.

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If you want areal taste oflocal life, head toawet market like the one inQingyang District.

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Here, vendors sell fresh vegetables, live fish, and buckets ofpickled chilies.

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Its chaotic, colorful, and full ofenergy, with aunties haggling over prices and chefs picking out the best ingredients.

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Youll leave with anewfound respect for Chengdus food culture.

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Chengdus charm isnt just inits sights or flavors its inits people.

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The locals, or Chengduren, are known for their warmth and relaxed attitude.

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They love their city, and it shows.

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Whether its ataxi driver sharing stories about his favorite hotpot spot or astranger helping you navigate the subway, youll feel welcomed.

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The citys laid-back vibe is contagious, making it easy tospend hours wandering without aplan.

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Chengdus metro system, bythe way, is abreeze clean, efficient, and sprawling, it connects you toevery corner ofthe city, from the bustling Chunxi Road shopping district tothe quiet suburbs.

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For adose ofhistory, visit the Wuhou Temple, dedicated toZhuge Liang, alegendary strategist from the Three Kingdoms period.

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The temples red walls and lush gardens feel like stepping into ahistorical drama.

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Youll see statues ofancient heroes and intricate carvings that tell stories ofbattles and loyalty.

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Nearby, the Jinli Ancient Street buzzes with life, offering amix ofsouvenirs, snacks, and traditional crafts.

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If youre into nature, head toMount Qingcheng, ashort trip from the city.

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This sacred Taoist mountain is dotted with temples and surrounded bymisty peaks.

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Hiking its trails feels like entering aChinese painting, with pavilions perched on cliffs and streams trickling below.

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Chengdus modern side is just as captivating.

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Chunxi Road is the citys commercial heart, aneon-lit hub ofmalls, boutiques, and bubble tea shops.

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At night, its asea oflights and people, with street performers and food carts adding tothe chaos.

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If youre into art, the citys contemporary scene is thriving.

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Galleries inthe Tianfu Art Park showcase local talent, while the annual Chengdu Biennale draws artists from across China.

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The city also has abuzzing nightlife think rooftop bars, live music venues, and clubs where DJs spin until dawn.

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For aquieter evening, try ariverside walk along the Jinjiang River, where lanterns reflect on the water and bridges glow against the nightsky.

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Seasonal events add even more flavor toChengdu.

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If you visit inspring, the peach blossoms inLongquanyi District turn the countryside into apink wonderland.

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Summer brings the Chengdu Beer Festival, where locals and tourists alike toast with cold Tsingtao and spicy snacks.

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Autumn is perfect for exploring the citys parks, like Huanhuaxi, where golden ginkgo trees create astunning backdrop.

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Winter, meanwhile, is all about cozying up with abowl ofspicy noodles while snow dusts the nearby mountains.

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Chengdus blend ofold and new, spicy and serene, makes it acity that stays withyou.

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Whether youre watching pandas play, savoring abowl ofdan dan noodles, or losing yourself inthe alleys ofacenturies-old street, theres always something todiscover.

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The citys energy is infectious, its flavors unforgettable, and its warmth impossible toresist.

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From the moment you arrive, Chengdu feels like aplace you could call home if only for alittle while.

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Hangzhou, the enchanting capital ofZhejiang Province, is acity that feels like apainting come tolife.

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Nestled along the banks ofthe famous West Lake, its aplace where misty mountains, serene waters, and lush tea fields create abackdrop so beautiful its inspired poets and artists for centuries.

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Known for its Longjing tea plantations, ancient temples, and vibrant modern energy, Hangzhou is aperfect blend ofnature and culture.

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With apopulation ofaround 12million, this city hums with life, yet its tranquil corners make you feel like youve stepped into adream.

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Lets explore what makes Hangzhou so captivating.

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The heart ofHangzhou is West Lake, or Xihu, ashimmering expanse ofwater surrounded bywillow trees, pagodas, and rolling hills.

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Walking along its shores, youre greeted byviews that could belong inaclassical Chinese scroll.

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Lotus flowers bloom insummer, their pink petals floating on the water, while inautumn, the lake reflects golden trees under acrispsky.

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