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Located at the confluence of the Nan and Fu rivers in the western part of Situan
plain the ancient city of Chengdu is famous for the varied festivals and events
it celebrates throughout the year. Lined with the relics of a grand historical
era Chengdu faced many upheavals and never lost its importance as the capital
of Situan Province. Along with this rich historical heritage Chengdu Festivals
and Events made this place a prominent tourist destination.
Lying amidst one of China's most fertile regions, this "Land of Abundance"
boasts of its variety of beautiful Hibiscus flowers in all shades of color growing
in large number throughout the city. Often called as the city of Brocade, Chengdu
owes its name to the artistic excellence of its brocade weaving industry flourished
during the reign of Han dynasty(206 B.C.-220 A.D.).
Endowed with a humid subtropical weather and approved by the state council
of China as one of the 24 notable historical cities, Chengdu is one of the most
scenic tourist spots of China. For tourists a trip to Chengdu can be enriching
as well as interesting as Chengdu Festivals and Events offers tourists a rare
opportunity to witness and appreciate several facets of ethnic Chinese culture
and heritage.
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