Chengdu
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is regarded as the Land of
Abundance for its fertile land and abundant products. During the Five Dynasties
Period, MengChang, a ruler of later Shu, had numerous hibiscus trees planted on
the city wall, so the town became known as the City of Hibiscus. Chengdu is a
historical and cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years. Every year
in Chengdu varieties of traditional festivals appeal to the visitors and the
locals, namely, the flower show, the yearly opening ceremony of the sluices at
the Dujiangyan, the dragon boat races at Xinjing, and the folk-lore sing song
contests at Wang-cong Memorial Temple.
