Here are some photographs taken by us during our trip to Si Chuan, China.
Chengdu – Jinli – Sichuan Cultural Show Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan with a population of about 10 million. It is located about 2,000 km from Beijing. Jinli is a hot tourist spot with a total street length of 350 meters. You can find many traditional things there including inn, restaurant, bar, handicrafts, native products and all kinds of Sichuan cuisines. In Sichuan, you must not miss the famous `face changing’ or "bianlian" cultural show. Chengdu | Jinli | Cultural Show | |
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Ya'an – Hailougou Ya’an is famous for 3 things. 雅雨 Ya’yu (graceful rain). Ya’an is a rain town. The rain is so light that you cannot feel it. They called it 雅雨 Ya-Yu (graceful rain). 雅女 Ya’nu (graceful lady). The town is known to produce beautiful ladies. 雅鱼 Ya’yu (graceful fish). Ya’yu is a fresh water fish. The flesh of the fish is very fine and smooth. There is a piece of bone under the skull of the fish which resemblance a sword. From Ya’an to Hailougou is via Mt. Erlang Tunnel which is over 3,000 meters above sea level. Mt. Erlang Tunnel is more than 4,000 meters long and it is Asia's longest highway tunnel. |
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Hailougou Glacier Visit Mt. Gongga (贡嘎山). With an altitude of 7556 meters, Mt Gongga is the main mountain of Hengduan Mountain Ranges and it is also the highest peak in the eastern part of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and Sichuan province. Mt Gongga has more than 70 glaciers with an area of 255 sq km, which is the largest oceanic glaciers group in Hengduan Mountain Ranges and eastern part of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Among them, Hailougo No.1 Glacier is the largest, longest and the most magnificent one. It is a rare modern glacier with low latitude and low altitude that can be visited all the year round. At only 2,850 meters above sea levels, the Hailougo was formed about 1,600 years ago. |
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Hailougou Hot Spring Hailougou Glacier Forest Part has a unique sight of hot mineral springs with large fluxes, which are located at the altitudes of 2600 meters, 1900 meters and 1530 meters. The temperature of the hot spring is as high as 92° C. Enjoy an afternoon at the Hailougou Hot Spring the Hailougou Glacier 2nd camp. |
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Moxi Moxi Town is located at the east slope of Minya Konka Moutain. In 1935, during the long march of the Red Army, the major force under leadership of Mao Tzetung & Zhe De once settled in Moxi town. Nowadays, Moxi town is famous for its tranquil & charming natural beauty, unique ethnic tradition & its old rustic charm. |
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Luding Luding Bridge was built in the reign of Emperor Kangxi. It completes the connection between Beijing – Chengdu - Kangding - Lhasa. Luding Bridge was built with 13 steel chains and wooden planks. 9 steel chains supporting the wooden planks and two steel chains on each side. |
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Kangding - Zheduo Mountain Kangding old town is 2,616 meters above sea level. It is also known as City of Love Song (康定情歌). Cross the 4,300 meters high Zheduo Mountain.and enters the Zang districts |
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Xindu Qiao Xindu Qiao is 3,450 meters above sea level. It is also known as East Russia. Xindu Qiao town is nick-named ‘photographer’s haven’. |
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Xindu Qiao - Danba Visit Tagong Grassland (塔公大草原), the Zang temple Tagong Si (塔公寺) and view the majestic Ya Za Snow Mountain (雅扎雪山) from far. Passing through Ba Mei Grassland (八美公草原). Take in the beautiful sceneries and stop for photo shots. Route to Tagong Si | Tagong Si | Wild Flowers | Lunch stop | Last leg to Danba |
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Danba – Siguniangshan Arrive at Danba (丹巴) village and visit the home of a Jiarong Tibetan （嘉绒藏族）. Danba or Valley of Beauties (美人谷) is the east gate of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province. Danba has a unique scenery. The homes, built like fortresses, are block-shaped built from different types of natural stones obtained from the mountain. Look out for the stone castles (石砌碉楼) used for defence and look-out towers in olden times. Danba village | Hotel in Danba | Danba Bu Xin Jie | To Siguniang Mountain |
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Siguniangshan - Shuanqiao Valley
Twin-Bridge (Shuangqiao) Valley (双桥沟) has many snowy peaks, grassland and forests. With three sections covering an area of 216.6 square kilometers, the whole valley is accessible by tour bus. |
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Siguniangshan - Haizi Valley Haizi Gou (Haizi Valley) (海子沟) has many alpine lakes including the Da Haizi (Big Alpine lake) (大海子), Hua Haizi (Flower Alpine-lake) (花海子). Many of these lakes were formed by glacial seepage during the 4th century. We reached Da Haizi on horse back. |
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Ya'an – Shanli Shanli is one of the top ten old towns of Sichuan Province. It was the main entry to the Southern Silk Road in ancient times. Visit the Han Court (韩家大院). |
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Ya'an – Bifeng Gorge Bifeng Gorge is about 8km from Ya'an. It has a giant panda park, a nature walk and a zoo. |
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Chengdu Giant Panda Research Centre Chengdu Giant Panda Research Centre is located near Chengdu. It is one of the most important centers in the world for the captive conservation and breeding of the Giant Panda. The Pandas here are very active. Breakfast Panda | Close up with Panda | Play Time Panda | My Journal |
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Dujiangyan The Dujiangyan Irrigation Project was completed around 250 BC during the Warring States Period. Prior to its construction, the Chengdu plain was prone to flooding in the winter and drought in the summer. Libing, a governor of Shu in the Qin state, created the irrigation system. Libing employed a method of channeling and dividing the water to harness the Minjiang Rivers. This was accomplished by separating the water project into two main parts; the headwork and the irrigation system. The project effectively controls flooding and provides a method of irrigation. |
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Food Sichuan Cuisine is one of the Eight Great Cuisines in China. Sichuan cuisine is spicy with the use of chili (辣椒), pepper (胡椒) and Chinese red pepper (花椒). |
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Flowers Being in the subtropical region, Sichuan’s good weather gives many floras a good environment to flourish. We saw many beautiful flowers and tasty fruits |
