Skyline around the square

Day in Chengdu

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October 11th 2009
Intro Just spent a day walking around in Chengdu, looking at some tourist attractions, some of the sopping districts, and some of the general city areas. The whole day was on foot to try and get a real feel for the place, and was quite rewarding, while tiring. Chengdu is a big place! Tianfu Square Tianfu Square is located right in the middle of Chengdu. It is a large open ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more