Category Archives: Chengdu, Sichuan

Enroute to Tibet: Jinli Ancient Street, Chengdu

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Jinli Ancient Street This is a busy trading street with a history stretching back to the Qin Dynasty around two thousand years ago. Today, a new Jinli Street has been built on the site of the ancient lane in the … Continue reading →

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Enroute from Tibet: Green Ram Temple, Chengdu

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Here, we find Buddhism and Taoism co-existing in the same temple. On the morning of the moon cake festival, many came to pray and to do their daily exercises. Click to view slideshow of Qing Yang Gong Daoist Temple a.k.a … Continue reading →

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Enroute to Tibet: Sichuan Opera House

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Sichuan opera is a characteristic of Sichuan culture. Chengdu is the home of this opera. Sichuan opera features melodic singing, refined acting, rich percussions and unique skills.  See for yourself the “magic” of faces changing, lamps rolling, shadow playing, marionette … Continue reading →

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Enroute to Tibet: Panda Research Centre, Chengdu

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This centre is not only dedicated itself to giant panda conservation, but has also made great efforts to combine natural scenery and man-made landscapes to create wonderful and humane living areas for giant pandas and red pandas. Red pandas are … Continue reading →

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