Leshan Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone sculpture of Buddha in the world, sits at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers. According to records, the carving of this giant Buddha was begun in the in the first year of the reign of the Tang Emperor Tang Xuanzong (713 AD), and completed in the 19th year of Emperor Dezong (803 AD), a total of 90 years. Leshan Giant Buddha is as famous as the standing Buddha of Bamiyan in Afghanistan and they are regarded as part of the cultural heritage of mankind. Unfortunately, the recently deposed Taliban regime in Afghanistan had ordered the destruction of the Bamiyan monument. Thankfully, the new regime has pledged to restore it. Protection of the Leshan Buddha has become an even more important task as it is now unique as the only example of the ancient craft in its original form.

Thatched Cottage of Du Fu Dufu (712-770AD.) was a famous Tang poet who lived in Chengdu for a brief period of time. During his stay, he wrote over 200 poems. the original residence of Dufu already disappeared. Don't expect to see anything in the cottage that belonged to Dufu. What we see today is the reconstruction of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The cottage is located in the western suburb of Chengdu.

Wuhou Memorial Temple (Wuhou Ci) Wuhou (Martial Marquis) Memorial Temple is dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the Martial Marquis of Shu in the Three Kingdoms.
Zhuge Liang was the personification of noble character and intelligence. Memorial temples erected in many places after his death include a famous one in Chendu.
Located in the south suburb of Chengdu, the temple covers 37,000 square meters (398,277 square feet). The date of its establishment is unclear, only that it was built next to the temple of Liu Bei, , the emperor of Shu. It was combined with the Temple of Liu Bei at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty; consequently, the entrance plaque reads "Zhaolie Temple of Han Dynasty" (Zhaolie is the posthumous title of Liu Bei). The current temple was rebuilt in 1672. Surrounded by old cypresses and classical red walls, the temple evokes nostalgia.

Wenshu Monastery Founded in the Sui Dynasty (AD589-618), Wenshu Monastery (Wenshu Yuan) is Chengdu's oldest and largest temple and is usually bursting with life and atmosphere. Wenshu is a maze of gardens, shrines, and some 400 Budhist statues gazing upon incense-filled courtyards. There are five halls at the complex, all with pretty tiled roofs, carved eaves and beautifully painted ceilings. There is also a Museum here detailing the history of the temple and displaying some wonderful examples of traditional calligraphy and painting.

Huang Long Valley Huang Long Valley directly translated means Yellow Dragon Valley, is undeniably ' The fairyland on Earth' which is how it is so often described. This valley was added to the Natural World Legacy List in 1991.This incredible valley undulates through the southern part of the Minshan mountain range in the Songpan County about 155 miles away from Chengdu - the capital of Sichuan.
Legend has it, that about 4000 years ago, a yellow dragon helped Xiayu, the king of Xia Kingdom (21st -16th century B.C.), channel the flood water into the sea, hence making the Minjiang River. Due to the calcium carbonate mineral deposit patterns and the gold hue of the water the river looks just like the tail of a Yellow Dragon. In later years a temple was built in honor of the yellow dragon and the valley was given its name. The river carves out the scenery for the limestone valley, which is over 4 miles long and as wide as 300 meters, covering an area of an impressive 270 square miles.

Jiuzhai Gou Located deep in the heart of the Aba autonomous prefecture in Sichuan , Jiuzhaigou is an impressive spot offering scenery to rival Guilin and an atmosphere and culture that is not dissimilar to much of Tibet!
Jiuzhaigou is famous for its network of alpine lakes, spectacular waterfalls and wonderful vegetation. There are, for instance, 108 terraced lakes in the midst of great mountains where the valleys echo with the roar of carats and Cliffside springs. The place, therefore, has always enjoyed the reputation of being a "Wonderland on Earth". Besides, in the vast primeval forests there are all kinds of rare birds and animals. The place is also a habitat for the giant panda, a rare animal not to be found eslsewhere in the world.