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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.
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.
Asiana Airlines Adds Two Flights From Chengdu To Seoul Each Week Recommended Hotels SichuanZenec International Hotel, ChengduNewly 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 ... | |||
 Chengdu , a modern international city of more than ten million, has a
long history dating back to 4500 BC, when the social and cultural exchange
centre of the ancient Shu Kingdom was established. The discovery last
century of the lost Sanxingdui site at Guanghan, about forty kilometres
south of Chengdu , is recognized as the most important archaeological find
of Sichuan relics. The Sanxingdui Museum is regarded as one of the major
historical museums in China .Chengdu has profound historical and cultural heritages, and is well known for its beautiful scenery and local culture. Famous tourist spots include Dujiangyan, Mount Qingcheng, Wuhou Memorial Temple, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu,Jinsha site, and the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center. And the natural beauty abounds in surrounding areas such as in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area,Mount E'mei and Sanxingdui site. Hotels Chengdu |
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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.