To help inspire or plan your trip to China, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for China which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Sichuan Province - Wildlife attractions
| Chengdu | |
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 Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province. As well as a base for exploring nearby attractions, Chengdu is an interesting city in its own right. More relaxed than most big Chinese cities, it is renowned for its tea houses, best samples in the tranquil Renmin Park. Other sites of interest include Wuhou Temple dedicated to the legendary Zhuge Liang and a giant statue of Chairman Mao. Sichuan food is considered the best in China and Chengdu is a fine place to taste this famous, spicy cuisine. Sichuan is also famous for being the home of the Giant Panda. These beautiful creatures are endangered and very difficult to see in the wild so a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu offers a great chance to get close to the animal synonymous with China. The centre is a world leader into research on panda conservation and breeding and provides a home for them that mimics their natural habitat. | |
| Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains | |
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 Sichuan is home to the Giant Panda and the sanctuaries in the Qionglai and Jiajin Mountains contain 30% of the world's pandas. This unique species, recognised as a National Treasure of China and an icon of global conservation, is highly endangered due to the destruction of its habitat. These sanctuaries comprise seven nature reserves and nine scenic parks (also home to other endangered animals such as the red panda, snow leopard and clouded leopard) as well as the captive breeding centre in Wolong. As giant pandas are extremely difficult to spot in the wild, a trip to Wolong offers the chance to see pandas young and old in a mountainous setting akin to their wild home. A donation to the centre also offers the chance for a brief interaction with the younger pandas.  UNESCO World Heritage Site: Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains | |
| Huanglong Valley | |
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Huanglong Valley is situated in northwest Sichuan Province. It comprises extensive areas of snow-capped mountains, including the easternmost glacier in China, as well as diverse forest ecosystems, gorges, limestone formations, waterfalls and hot springs. In addition to its natural beauty, Huanglong is a habitat for a number of endangered species including the giant panda, Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey, Asiatic black bear, Pallas' cat and Sichuan takin. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area | |
| Jiuzhaigou Valley | |
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Jiuzhaigou Valley in northern Sichuan Province encompasses 720 km² and is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Located in the Min Shan Mountains, it reaches heights of more than 4,800 metres and the valley comprises a diverse series of forest ecosystems, classic ribbon lakes, narrow conic karst landforms and spectacular waterfalls, including Nuorilong Falls - at 320 metres the widest in China. The valley is also inhabited by endangered animals such as the giant panda, white-lip deer, golden monkey and the Sichuan takin. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area | |