1、12 Chengdu3Chengdu ia a city where once you come,you will never want to leave.45ContentsI.Breif introductionII.Scenic spotsIII.Typical things6I.Breif introductionChengdu,the capital of Sichuan Province,lies in the hinterland of the Chengdu Plain,in central Sichuan.Chengdu enjoys a long history.2,500
2、 years ago,Kaiming,king of ancient Shu in the Zhou Dynasty(11th century),started to set up the capital in Chengdu.A town was built in this area in the first year and the capital in the second year,so the ancestor named the city as Chengdu,which means to become a capital.7Later on,Chengdu gradually b
3、ecame one of the most important centers of politics,economy and culture in China.89Chengdu is also called the city of hibiscus,because the king of Shu made his subordinates plant a lot of hibiscuses in Chengdu.Even today,you can see many hibiscuses beside the streets.10II.Scenic spots11Du Fu Thatche
4、d Cottage used to be the former hone of Du Fu,one of the greatest poets in the Tang Dynasty.Located in the western suburbs of Chengdu,the spot is marked by a stream,ancient style architecture,pavilion pagodas(阁塔)and age-old trees.Du Fu Thatched Cottage12Martial Marquis Memorial Temple(Wu Hou Ci)13Ma
5、rtial Marquis Memorial Temple(Wu Hou Ci)is dedicated to Zhuge Liang,the Martial Marquis of Shu in the Three Kingdoms Period.Located in the south suburb of Chengdu,the temple covers 37,000 square meters.The date of its establishment is unclear,only that it was built next to the temple of Liu Bei,the
6、emperor of Shu.It was combined with the Temple of Liu Bei at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty.Surrounded by old cypresses（柏树）and classical red walls,the temple evokes nostalgia（乡愁）.Martial Marquis Memorial Temple(Wu Hou Ci)14Jinli15JinliJinli is the name of an old street in Han dynasty.The ancient
7、Jinli was one of the oldest and the most commercialized streets in the history of West Shu and had been well-known throughout the country in Qin,Han,and Three Kingdoms Periods.With Qin,Han,and Three-kingdom cultures as its soul,the social style of Ming and Qing dynasties as its appearance,the West S
8、ichuan folkways and customs as its body,the new Jinli Promenade,supported by Wuhou Shrine,has condensed the essence out of the worldly life in Chengdu:teahouses,inns,restaurants,bars,theatrical stages,handicrafts,local snacks and specialties.16Jinli171819bronze human figures20the Broad and Narrow Al
9、ley21the Broad and Narrow Alley2223the Broad and Narrow Alley Being in the list of Chengdu Historical and Cultural Protection Project,Broad and Narrow Alley is composed of broad alley,narrow alley and across alleys,among which,there are a lot of traditional courtyards,or Siheyuan.Some very old alley
10、s are in Chengdu where some important people had lived.After its reconstruction,the Broad and Narrow Alley has been reopened to pubic and is now,one of the hottest tourist destination in Chengdu.24The Dujiangyan Dam25Mt.Qingcheng26Mt.Emei27Mt.Emei2829Jiuzhaigou Valley30Giant Panda Breeding Research
11、base 31The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also beloved by people the world over.They are found only in Sichuan,Shanxi and Gansu provinces.In total,there are fewer than 1000,of which 80%are distributed within the territory of Sichuan province.Therefore,when visitors fro
12、m home and abroad come to Chengdu,one of their main objectives will be to see the giant pandas for themselves.Located just 10km(6miles)away from downtown Chengdu,the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Center has been created and imitated the pandas natural habitat in order that they might have the best
13、 possible environment for rearing and breeding.32III.Typical things-Sichuan foodSichan food has a long history.As one of the eight regional cuisines,Sichuan cuisine occupies an important position in the history.The characteristic of Sichuan food is very obvious-outstanding hot,sweet oil,delicious,he
14、avy flavor,use three pepper-chili(辣椒),pepper（胡椒）,pepper（花椒）and fresh ginger(生姜).33Mapo beancurd34Gongbaojiding35Twice-cooked pork36boiled pork37Spicy chicken38Fuqifeipian39Ants climbing up a tree40The lamplight beef41Soak chicken feet42III.Typical things-Sichuan Opera Sichuan Opera is a major featur
15、e of Sichun culture.Chengdu is the home to drama.43III.Typical things-Shu Embroidery 蜀绣又称蜀绣又称“川绣川绣”，是以四川成都为中，是以四川成都为中心的刺绣品的总称。蜀绣与苏绣、湘绣、心的刺绣品的总称。蜀绣与苏绣、湘绣、粤绣齐名，为中国四大名绣之一。粤绣齐名，为中国四大名绣之一。Shu Embroidery also called Chuan embroidery.Shu Embroidery is the general name for embroidery products in areas centered on Chengdu,Sichuan Province.Shu Embroidery is one of four famous embroideries in China,which are Su Embroidery,Shu Embroidery,Xiang Embroidery and Yue Embroidery.444546
