Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province.

Chengdu, also known as Rongcheng and Jincheng, is the capital of Sichuan Province, a sub-provincial city, a mega-city, a core city of Chengdu metropolitan area, an important central city in western China approved by the State Council, an important national high-tech industrial base, a trade logistics center and a comprehensive transportation hub. The city has jurisdiction over 12 districts, 3 counties and 5 county-level cities, with a total area of 14,335 square kilometers.

Sichuan is an important economic, cultural, industrial, agricultural, military and tourism province in China. It has economic development highlands such as China Sichuan Pilot Free Trade Zone and Tianfu New District. It is a material distribution center in western China, an integral part of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the hometown of the national treasure giant panda.

Chengdu's famous specialty

1. Diet

Sichuan cuisine is one of the four major cuisines in China, which has a variety of dishes and pays equal attention to freshness and mellow taste. It is famous for its good use of spicy food, special cooking methods and strong local flavor.

UNESCO awarded Chengdu the title of "Food Capital of the World". Pixian watercress produced in Chengdu is known as the "soul of Sichuan cuisine" and is an indispensable part of Sichuan cuisine.

2. Handicraft

Shu embroidery, also known as "Sichuan embroidery", is a general term for embroidery products centered on Chengdu. Produced in Chengdu, Mianyang and other places in Sichuan. Shu embroidery is as famous as Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery and Yue embroidery, and is called the four famous embroideries in China.

Shu brocade, a brocade silk product produced in Chengdu, originated in the Warring States Period and has a history of more than 2, years. Shu brocade weaving technique is one of the national intangible cultural heritages.