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Sichuan (四川 Sìchuān), also known as Szechwan, is a province in the west of the Southern Central area of China.

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  • Chengdu - the capital of Sichuan has 2000 years of history, its south east part is encircled by mountains and to the north east is Chengdu Campagna.
  • Dege - home to an amazing Tibetan library.
  • Ganzi - rough Tibetan town and launching point for exploring local monasteries.
  • Kangding - gateway to western Sichuan's Tibetan region.
  • Langmusi - beautiful Tibetan border town sitting in both Gansu & Sichuan, has 2 monasteries, horse trekking opportunities and a sky burial site.
  • Leshan - home of the largest Buddha in China.
  • Songpan - base camp for exploring Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve and Amdo Tibetan culture.
  • Xiangcheng
  • Xinlong

Chongqing is administratively separate, but culturally part of Sichuan. See List of Chinese provinces and regions.

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[edit] Understand

Climate. See the climate table on Chengdu page

[edit] Talk

Mandarin and Sichuanese are widely spoken through out the province and in the north and west Tibetan is the mother tongue.

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Sichuan cuisine is well-known worldwide, including dishes like Kung Pao Chicken (宮保雞丁) and Twice Cooked Pork (回鍋肉). It is also famously spicy, with liberal use of chilies and the indigenous Sichuan pepper (花椒 huājiāo).

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Feeling4Seasons Cafe Orient Times Mall 2F,xia dongda street,chengdu 028-66208848 offers italian espresso.

[edit] Stay safe

In many of Sichuan's main attractions are located at altitudes above 3,000 meters and thus altitude sickness is a threat. Make sure to monitor your own health and take it easy for a day or two if your moving from the low lands to higher elevations.

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