Things to see in Chengdu
Chengdu is a city in People's Republic of China, with an urban population of about 4.1 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 7 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Tianfu Panda Tower Viewpoint
Tianfu Panda Tower, also known as the 339 TV Tower, is a 339-meter (1,112 ft) radio and television tower in Chenghua, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
2Jinsha site History
Jinsha is a Chinese archaeological site located in Qingyang, Chengdu, the capital of the Chinese province of Sichuan. The site is one of the major archaeological discoveries in China during the 21st century.
3Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a 24-acre (97,000 m2) park and museum in honour of the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu at the western outskirts of Chengdu, adjacent to the Huanhua Xi (Flower Rinsing Creek).
4Mao Zedong Statue History
The Mao Zedong Statue is a marble sculpture located in Tianfu Square, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The monument stands 30 m (98.4 ft) tall and depicts Mao Zedong with an outstretched arm.
5Anshun Bridge Landmark
The Anshun Bridge is a bridge in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It crosses the Jin River.
6Immaculate Conception Cathedral Place of worship
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as Ping'anqiao Catholic Church, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Chengdu, situated on Xihuamen Street, Qingyang District, in Sichuan's capital city of Chengdu.
7Chengdu Huangcheng Mosque Place of worship
The Chengdu Huangcheng Mosque is a mosque in Qingyang District, Chengdu, in the Sichuan province of China. It is the largest mosque in Sichuan.
8Tomb of Wang Jian History
The Yongling Mausoleum, commonly known as the tomb of Wang Jian, is the burial place of Wang Jian (847–918), the founding emperor of Former Shu.
9Zhaojue Temple Place of worship
Zhaojue Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Chenghua District of Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Zhaojue Temple has been burned down and rebuilt several times, due to natural disasters and wars; the modern temple was completed in 1984.
10Wenshu Monastery Place of worship
Wenshu Temple, or Wenshu Monastery, is a Buddhist temple located in Qingyang, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
11Happy Valley Chengdu Park
Happy Valley Chengdu is a theme park in Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Opened on 17 January 2009, it is the third installation of the Happy Valley theme park chain.
12Gulou South Street Mosque Place of worship
The Gulou South Street Mosque, also known as the Gulou Mosque, is a mosque located at 155 South Street of Gulou in Chengdu, in the Sichuan province of China.
13Tianfu Square Neighbourhood
Tianfu Square is a major public square in central Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Located at the geographic intersection of the city's principal north–south and east–west axes, it occupies approximately 88,000 m2 (22 acres) and is commonly regarded as one of Chengdu's principal civic landmarks.
14Chengdu Museum Museum
Chengdu Museum is a public municipal museum in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
15People's Park Park
People's Park is an urban public park in central Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, China. Built in 1911 as Shaocheng Park, it is the first public park in the city.
16Daci Temple Place of worship
Daci Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Jinjiang, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
17Sichuan Museum Museum
The Sichuan Museum is a public provincial museum in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is owned and funded by the Sichuan Provincial People's Government.
18St. John's Church, Chengdu Place of worship
St John's Church, today known as Shangxiang Christian Church, is a Protestant church situated on Shangxiang Street in the city of Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
19Sichuan Science and Technology Museum Museum
The Sichuan Science and Technology Museum is a provincial public science museum in central Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is owned and funded by the Sichuan Provincial People's Government.
20Joint tombs of boat-shaped coffins History
The joint tombs of boat-shaped coffins are tombs of the ancient kingdom of Shu discovered in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, coinciding with the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC) and the Warring States period (476–221 BC). and apparently also occurred during the Qin dynasty (221–206BC).
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