CHENGDU, CHINA
Committee Chair: Hsing Liu
If you would like to be more involved with Chengdu, please contact Committee Chair Hsing Liu (email)
Chengdu officially became Nashville's 9th Sister City in July 2020. The relationship began from a shared love and interest in all things music, with Chengdu hoping to learn from Nashville about how to build a music and tourism industry.
Chengdu is the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan province with a history that dates as far back as the 4th century B.C., when it served as capital for the Shu Kingdom. Chengdu is home to many temples, parks, and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System as well as the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries.
It’s geographical location along with its ancient irrigation system have earned it the title of “Country of Heaven” as it is rich with flora and fauna. Additionally, Chengdu is considered one of the most important economic, financial, commercial, cultural, transportation, and communication centers in Western China. Its economy is diverse, with industries ranging from machinery, automobile, medicine, food, and information technology industries.
If you would like to be more involved with Chengdu, please contact Committee Chair Hsing Liu (email)
Chengdu officially became Nashville's 9th Sister City in July 2020. The relationship began from a shared love and interest in all things music, with Chengdu hoping to learn from Nashville about how to build a music and tourism industry.
Chengdu is the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan province with a history that dates as far back as the 4th century B.C., when it served as capital for the Shu Kingdom. Chengdu is home to many temples, parks, and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System as well as the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries.
It’s geographical location along with its ancient irrigation system have earned it the title of “Country of Heaven” as it is rich with flora and fauna. Additionally, Chengdu is considered one of the most important economic, financial, commercial, cultural, transportation, and communication centers in Western China. Its economy is diverse, with industries ranging from machinery, automobile, medicine, food, and information technology industries.
Chengdu Facts:
City population: 16 million
Area: 5,551 mi²
Country population: 1.39 billion
Province: Sichuan
Mayor: Mr. Luo Qiang
Attractions:
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Mount Qingcheng
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Chunxi Road Shopping District
Wenshu Yuan Monastery
Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley (Ancient streets with folk art and eateries)
Sanxingdui Archeological Site & Museum
Chengdu Wu Hou Shrine
Related Links:
http://www.chengdu.gov.cn/english/
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/chengdu.htm
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City population: 16 million
Area: 5,551 mi²
Country population: 1.39 billion
Province: Sichuan
Mayor: Mr. Luo Qiang
Attractions:
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Mount Qingcheng
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Chunxi Road Shopping District
Wenshu Yuan Monastery
Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley (Ancient streets with folk art and eateries)
Sanxingdui Archeological Site & Museum
Chengdu Wu Hou Shrine
Related Links:
http://www.chengdu.gov.cn/english/
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/chengdu.htm
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