China Travel - China Provinces - Province Sichuan

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Its eastern part is the Sichuan Basin surrounded by lofty mountains, with 7% territory being plain in the bottom, and the rest hilly land and low hills. Its west area is highland of West Sichuan, and the north area, part of the main body of Qinghai and Tibet plateau, while the south area is northern section of Hengduan Mountain Ranges. Most of the rivers belong to the Yangtze River System. The Jinsha River runs across South Sichuan from southwest to northeast until Yibin and then changes into the name of the Yangtze. The Jaling River, Min River, Tuo River and Wujiang River flow into the Yangtze River from both south and north sides. The Sichuan Basin and West Sichuan have sub-tropical humid and sub-tropical highland climate respectively. Its main mineral deposits comprise iron, coal, natural gas, petroleum, well salt, asbestos, vanadium, titanium, phosphorus etc. It abounds in agricultural and water resources.

Sichuan's major industrial products are metals, coal, petroleum, machinery, electric power, chemicals, electronics, textiles, foodstuff etc. among which natural gas, salt, canned food, beverage, iron and steel, paper, fertilizer, alloyed iron, motor-cycles, power-generating equipments and others stand in the forefront either in production output or in value in China. Rice, wheat, cotton, rape seeds and raw silk are its principal farm produces. Sichuan is listed as one of China's primary producers in output of rice, wheat, oil-bearing crops,, meat, and fruit, and also hold a significant place in production of tong oil, medicinal herbs, pigs and cattle.

Railway plays major role in Sichuan's transport, while there are convenient highway and inland-water communications.

Sichuan is gifted with lush mountains and exquisite waters, and abounds in historical and cultural resources. Its main scenic spots and historical sites include Mount Emei, Huangling Temple, Jiuzhaigou and Golden Buddha Mountain. Among its chief famous traditional specialties are Sichuan brocade and embroidery, bamboo wares, wines and liquors such as Wuliangye, Jiannanchun and Luzhoulaojiao.

Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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Recommended Hotels Sichuan

Zenec International Hotel  
Newly opened in 2007, this stylish hotel sets very high contemporary standards of design and service in Chengdu. The Zenec International Hotel is located in the Chunxi Commercial Circle - the center of Chengdu, and is only nine kilometers from the train station and 19 kilometers from the airport. The up-scale rooms are decorated with old Chinese art motifs and offer modern amenities like in-room broadband access and satellite TV. The seventh floor houses the outdoor rock-garden, Oxygen bar, and the Sunshine café on a trendy deck overlooking the city.
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Hall Takes The Helm At Crowne Plaza Chengdu
William Hall has been appointed general manager of Crowne Plaza Chengdu, Province Sichuan. Google AdSense He joins IHG with over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry in both European and Asia Pacific roles. He spent the last 12 years with ...