Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, located in the western plain of the Sichuan Basin. It is a historical and cultural city with a history of more than 3000 years, and is the political, economic, cultural, and transportation center of the province. It governs 9 districts, 4 county-level cities, and 6 counties. Chengdu is the land of abundance, with abundant resources, pleasant climate, numerous famous scenic spots and historical sites, and exquisite traditional handicrafts renowned both domestically and internationally. Chengdu is

An important city in the southwest region with convenient transportation, with over 160 regular flights connecting more than 60 large and medium-sized cities at home and abroad. Shuangliu International Airport is only 20 kilometers away from the city center. Chengdu is the largest railway transportation hub in southwestern China, with two train stations and multiple train ticket offices in the city center.

essential information

• Chinese name: Chengdu

• Geographic location: Located in the western plain of the Sichuan Basin

• Area code: (+86) 028

• Postal Code: six hundred and ten thousand

• Area: Chengdu covers an area of 12300 square kilometers

• Main tourist attractions in Chengdu: Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, Wuhou Temple, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Kuanzhai Alley, etc.

Administrative allocation

Administrative divisions: Chengdu is a sub provincial city with 9 districts, 4 county-level cities, and 6 counties directly under its jurisdiction. Population: According to statistics, the total population of Chengdu is approximately 12.21 million. Unlike other regions in Sichuan Province where the majority of ethnic minorities are Tibetan, Qiang, Miao, Hui, Mongolian, Tujia, Manchu, etc., the main ethnic group in Chengdu is the Han ethnic group. The rapid growth of population has made Chengdu a metropolis.

Chengdu map

Geography

Chengdu belongs to the subtropical humid climate (K ö ppenwen), with a mild and humid climate. Chengdu is located on the western edge of the Sichuan Basin, with Qinling Mountains to the north, which can block the northwest wind from Siberia in winter; Due to the protective effect of the Qinling Mountains, Chengdu has shorter winters and a milder climate than the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

history

According to records and relics, this land was inhabited by humans about 3700 years ago. About 2300 years ago, the ninth king of the ancient Shu Kingdom, Kaiming, moved the capital here, established Chengdu as the capital, and named it Chengdu. Since then, the name Chengdu has been used to this day. Due to its economic and military importance, there have been more than seven local governments in history since the end of the Western Han Dynasty (8-25 AD), with the most famous being the Three Kingdoms state of Shu 1700 years ago. A city that has endured thousands of years of war, still stands firm and prospers, this is a miracle, and Chengdu is such a miracle. In the process of development, Chengdu has gained reputations such as the Land of Abundance, the City of Hibiscus, and the City of Splendid Beauty.

climate

Chengdu has a subtropical monsoon climate, with early spring, hot summer, cool autumn, and warm winter, with an average annual temperature of 16 degrees Celsius.

The best travel time is from March to June or from September to November. The hottest seasons here are July and August, and the temperature is almost unbearable. However, there are some good attractions outside the center of Chengdu (such as Qingcheng Mountain), where you can enjoy the cool and summer.

This is also the rainy season, however, it's really awkward to deal with two types of weather at the same time! Summer is hot and humid, with a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, and the average temperature in winter is about 5 degrees Celsius.

• Best travel time

♦  Spring (March to May): The temperature rises earlier in spring, which is conducive to the growth of trees and crops, but the rise and fall are not stable, and continuous low temperatures are prone to occur, affecting the planting of spring crops.

♦  Summer (June August): The temperature in early summer is moderate, with a large daily temperature difference. In midsummer, it is rainy and has strong sunlight.

♦  Autumn (September October): Autumn is short, cool and rainy; Autumn is long and the weather is clear and refreshing. The hottest months occur in July and August, with monthly average temperatures of 25.0 and 25.4 ℃; The total annual rainfall is 918.2 mm. The rainfall is mainly concentrated in July and August. The monthly rainfall is 225 mm and 229 mm respectively. The rainstorm period generally occurs from May to September, and the perennial rainstorm period occurs in late July, August and the end of June, respectively.

♦  Winter (November to February of the following year): There is no severe cold weather in winter, which is conducive to the growth of crops and livestock. The continuous foggy weather affects shipping and transportation, and the winter is dry with less sunshine. The average temperature in winter is above 5 ℃, but it is cloudy, humid, and relatively cold.

• Dressing tips

♦  Spring (March May): Moderate temperature, but with rain, slightly cool, thin coat is sufficient.

♦  Summer (June August): The temperature in Chengdu is relatively high and hot in summer, so short sleeved shorts are suitable; If you are uncomfortable with mosquito bites, you can add pants, or take a small bottle of toilet water spray with you. Don't worry too much about summer ultraviolet rays, basic sun protection is enough.

♦  Autumn (September to October): Autumn is cooler with a large temperature difference, so a thick coat is essential.

♦  Winter (November to February): The temperature in winter is moderate but relatively cold, so it is necessary to wear thick cotton clothes and pants, scarves, hats, and gloves. If encountering rainy days, Chengdu will be even colder and thick clothes need to be worn. Wearing a cotton jacket is more common than wearing a down jacket. The outdoor temperature will not drop below zero, but it is very cold indoors, so it is still necessary to prepare a cotton jacket and autumn pants!

Travel

Chengdu is a "Chinese cultural city" and "China's best tourist city", carrying a long history of thousands of years. It has been rated as the "City of Food" by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Chengdu has two World Heritage sites and two tentative World Heritage sites, making it the city in central and western China with the most World Heritage sites. It is a historical and cultural city with a history of three thousand years since its founding. Chengdu has numerous historical sites and cultural landscapes such as Wuhou Temple, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Qingyang Palace, Wangjiang Tower, Wenshu Monastery, Ming Shu King's Tomb, and Zhaojue Temple