Local area

For many, the image of a panda is intrinsically linked with that of China. The Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is hard at work keeping that image alive, by doing all they can to keep the outrageously cute species reproducing. 10 km from downtown Chengdu, the base is the best way to see and learn about these gentle and endangered creatures. Almost 100 pandas live there, with some red pandas sharing accomdations with the more famous giant variety.

The main shrine to Sichuan's ancient Shu Kingdom and the heroes that made it legendary during the Three Kingdoms period, Wuhou Temple was first built to house Shu Emperor Liu Bei's remains in 221. During the Ming Dynasty, Liu Bei's subjects' remains were also housed here, most notably those of Zhu Geliang.

In 256 BC, Li Bing and his son designed the Min Jiang River control system and organized thousands of local people to construct the project, this is the name origin of Du Jiang Yan Irrigation System. So far, it is the only retained, with no water dam as its characteristics of grand water conservancy project. Nearby Du Jiang Yan, the scenery is beautiful with many cultural relics, basically have The Dragon-Taming Temple, the Two Kings ‘Temple, Suspension Bridge, Jade Lei shut, Li Dui Park Jade Le