From Former Industrial District to Relying on Pandas for Livelihood, Secret Bases Amazingly Attract Tourists
The locals of Chengdu have two main perceptions of Chengdu: one is hot pot and skewers, and the other is the national treasure rotund pandas. Visiting Chengdu to eat hot pot and skewers, and seeing the national treasure rotund pandas are the main items on the itinerary. Chengdu Panda Breeding Base is located on the panda avenue on the three ring side of the Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone, near North Lake Park. The entire park has emerald green bamboo, and vibrant flowers and willows, creating a tranquil green environment. Visitors can see pandas of different ages, as well as red pandas, black swans, and peacocks.
People often talk about 'East Poor West Rich South Rich North Chaotic' in the local market. Chengdu's prosperous land is divided into East District and West District. Now people often mention the five districts of Chengdu: Chen Hu District, Jinniu District, Qingyang District, Jinjiang District, and Wuhou District. Among these five districts, one district is almost every tourist to Chengdu has visited, that is Chen Hu District, which is also the habitat of national treasure pandas.
People often talk about 'East Poor' in the local market, which corresponds to Chen Hu District. Other districts often call Chen Hu District 'poor old industrial district', relying on pandas to attract tourists. Although these are just local jokes, they are quite appropriate. In the past, the old state-owned Hongguang Electron Tube Factory, Iron Tower Factory, and 107 Factory were once a source of envy for many Chengdu residents. Now Chen Hu District has the 'China's Calling' Panda Base. The cute and adorable pandas attract visitors to come and see.
Foreigners to Chengdu have only two perceptions: one is hot pot and skewers, and the other is the national treasure rotund pandas. When visiting Chengdu, eating hot pot and skewers and seeing the national treasure rotund pandas are the main items on the itinerary. Chengdu Panda Breeding Base is located on the panda avenue on the three ring side of the Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone, near North Lake Park. The entire park has emerald green bamboo, and vibrant flowers and willows, creating a tranquil green environment. Visitors can see pandas of different ages, as well as red pandas, black swans, and peacocks.
Next to the Panda Base, there is also a dragon pond and water town that is lively and vibrant, with elegant mansions and exquisite pavilions, featuring the distinctive architecture of western Sichuan. It is also known as 'Chengdu's version of Qingming Festival on the River'.
People who visit zoos often find it interesting to see the bird watching area next to the red wall courtyard. This is actually the location of the 'First Zen Buddhist Temple in Western Sichuan'. This ancient temple has a serene environment, and the incense smoke drifts far away. There is also a 'tree-enclosed inscription' wonder. You can taste a delicious vegetarian meal for just a few cents. It is said that this temple is very efficacious, so it is very popular, and visitors come in droves.
Walking east from North 2.5 ring road, you will arrive at the food street under the second ring road. The food on both sides is affordable and delicious, so people come to Chengdu for it. Moreover, 'net red potato' has become popular recently. Here is also hidden an 'industrial heritage park': Chengdu East Suburb Memory. In the past, this was an old industrial park, and now it has been transformed into a musical park with artistic interest. The old locomotives and industrial relics attract many travelers to take retro photos.
Similar to the memories of the East Suburb, there is also a 'motorcycle garden' which is a smaller and more niche secret place. It is located near the second bridge of Chen Hu District - Zhong Chen. There is a high-rise chimney, a large open area where flowers bloom, a one-kilometer aerial sightseeing corridor, and several locomotives, which can take visitors back to the past and into the realm of heavy metals.
In addition, Chen Hu District is also a green oasis, with a greening area of 42,000 square meters, ranking as the most green in Chengdu's central urban area. New Park, located on the edge of the first ring, is a paradise for children. The park also has a fish tank with high viewing value, which is very popular among children. The newly planned and adjusted New Park also has a large area of European-style buildings, which allows visitors to experience a foreign country in an instant.
Continuing to walk towards the city center, you will arrive at the most beautiful night view in Chengdu – Mengchuan Bay. Mengchuan Bay has the 339-meter tall Jinshui Tianfu Tower, which is the only TV tower in Sichuan that can be comparable with other provinces.
