Chengdu Tours

The present provincial capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu is also its economic and cultural center and has been since as far back as 400 B.C. It has had several other names in history. Long noted for its brocade, during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 A.D.) an official was appointed to control and develop the fast-growing brocade industry. Thus the city became known as Jincheng (Brocade Town). When it was discovered that the brocade turned brighter and fresher after being washed in river water, the nearby stream was given the name Jing Jiang or Brocade River.

During the Five Dynasties era it was for a time the capital of China and hibiscus was planted all along the city wall. Because of this it then became known as Furong or Hibiscus. Today flowers and trees grace the wide streets and the many parks. Agriculture and light industry are the dominant mainstays of the region. Brocade is still manufactured along with other textiles and handicrafts. If you stay in Chengdu perhaps you will be able to see an operatic production. The Sichuan Opera has been in existence for many years and is slowly gaining world-wide fame.

Transportation to all parts of the country is convenient. Chengdu is linked with Beijing, Shanghai, and other big cities by air. Passengers can board an airplane in the morning and arrive in Lhasa — the "Roof of the World"-at noontime.

Our well-designed Chengdu tours will take you to discover the essence in and around Chengdu. All of tours are flexible and can be customized according to your budget and interests.