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Sichuan

Sichuan (四川 Sìchuān), also known as Szechwan, is a province in south west China.

Regions

Cities

Chengdu - a city with over 2000 years of history, its south east part is encircled by mountains and northeast part is ChengDu Campagna.
Dege - home to an amazing Tibetan library
Ganzi - rough Tibetan town and launching point for exploring local monasteries.
Jiangyang
Kangding - gateway to western Sichuan's Tibetan region.
Leshan - home of the largest Buddha in China
Shangxin
Songpan - a base camp for exploring Jiuzaiguo national park and Amdo Tibetan culture.
Langmusi - A border town sitting in both Gansu & Sichuan. Beautiful Tibetan town with 2 monasteries, horse trekking opportunities and a sky burial site.
Xiangcheng

Other destinations

Bailonghu National Park
Emeishan National Park
Guangwushan—Nuoshuihe National Park
Huanglongsi —Jiuzhaigou National Park
Jianmen Shudao National Park - Jianmen Pass and Ancient Plankway of Shudao
Kanggar Mountains National Park
Longmenshan National Park
Qingchengshan—Dujiangyan National Park
Qionghai—Luojishan National Park
Shihai Dongxiang National Park - Stone Sea and Cave Countryside
Shunan Zhuhai National Park - Bamboo Sea of Southern Sichuan
Siguniangshan National Parks
Tiantaishan National Park, Qionglai
Xiling Xueshan National Park - Xueshan: Snow Mountains
Hailougou Glacier Park

Culture and History

Climate. See the climate table on Chengdu page

Talk

Mandarin and Sichuanese are widely spoken through out the province and in the north and west Tibetan is the mother tongue.

Travel to Sichuan, visa requirements

Get around

Sichuan attractions and sightseeing

Dacheng Lamo Kerti Gompa - located at Langmusi, temple where traditional Tibetian sky-burials are still practiced
Jiuzhaiguo Nature Reserve and neighboring Huanglong National Park are two of the greatest natural wonders China has to offer.

City tours

Good restaurants and cheap meals

Sichuan cuisine is well-known worldwide, including dishes like Kung Pao Chicken (宮保雞丁) and Twice Cooked Pork (回鍋肉). It is also famously spicy, with liberal use of chilies and the indigenous Sichuan pepper (花椒 huājiāo).

Sichuan nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.

Feeling4Seasons Cafe Orient Times Mall 2F,xia dongda street,chengdu 028-66208848 offers italian espresso.

Stay safe

In many of Sichuan's main attractions are located at altitudes above 3,000 meters and thus altitude sickness is a threat. Make sure to monitor your own health and take it easy for a day or two if your moving from the low lands to higher elevations.