Chengdu, park city

A giant panda cub in Chengdu, Sichuan province. [Photo/Zhang Zhihe]

Once one of the most prosperous ancient cities in China dating back to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, is thriving as a modern city in the booming of the new era. In recent years, guided by the new urban development concept of “Park City”, Chengdu has focused on exploring key practices for the harmonious integration of landscapes, modernity and humanity. It has also created a new path for the transformation and development of megacities. At the same time, it is focusing on continuously satisfying people’s yearning for a better life through a series of livelihood projects that matters most to its citizens’ sense of belonging and happiness.

An actor performs Sichuan opera. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An exterior view of a bell tower in Chengdu. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]