{"id":117880,"date":"2022-06-10T11:33:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T11:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/117880\/"},"modified":"2022-06-10T11:33:14","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T11:33:14","slug":"chengdu-walking-tour-chinas-fascinating-modern-city-chunxi-road-4k-hdr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/117880\/","title":{"rendered":"Chengdu Walking tour, China&#8217;s Fascinating Modern City | Chunxi Road | 4K HDR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"Chengdu Walking tour, China&#039;s Fascinating Modern City | Chunxi Road | 4K HDR\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w12RPgJ4EH4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis is the latest China&#8217;s 2022 City Commercial Charm Ranking: <\/p>\n<p>First-tier cities:<br \/>\nShanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen<\/p>\n<p>New first-tier cities:<br \/>\nChengdu, (No.5)<br \/>\nChongqing, Hangzhou, Xi&#8217;an, Wuhan, Suzhou, Zhengzhou, Nanjing,<br \/>\nTianjin, Changsha, Dongguan, Ningbo, Foshan, Hefei and Qingdao<\/p>\n<p>Finally, I came to Chengdu, which I have been thinking about for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>Chengdu is the capital of southwestern China&#8217;s Sichuan province. Chengdu&#8217;s history dates back to at least the 4th century B.C., when it served as capital for the Shu Kingdom. <\/p>\n<p>Artifacts from that dynasty are the focus of the Jinsha Site Museum. The city is also home to the famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a conservation center where visitors can view endangered giant pandas in a natural habitat.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>Chengdu located in central Sichuan Province in China, is the provincial capital of Sichuan and one of the sub-provincial cities in China. The State Science assures Chengdu as the center of technology, business, financial and communication.<br \/>\nChengdu is also the political, economic, cultural and educational center of Sichuan Province.<\/p>\n<p>Home to the adorable, cuddly giant pandas and Sichuan peppercorn, the provincial capital of Sichuan, Chengdu, is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing cities in southwestern China. <\/p>\n<p>Known for its relaxed lifestyle and culture, abundance of natural, cultural and historical sights, it is indeed no surprise that the city welcomes an estimated number of 100 million tourists each year.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the Chinese cities that made it to the nation\u2019s top ten leisure destinations, what makes this \u201cBrocade City\u201d so special and increasingly popular?<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>Here are the reasons and a round-up of what this charming city has to offer.  <\/p>\n<p>Rich History &#038; Culture<br \/>\nChengdu is one of the earliest settlement in southwest, with a history traced back to 2400 years ago when the first Shu emperor built its capital here. Retaining its original name \u2018Shu\u2019 till nowadays, it has long been an important political, commercial and economic hub of Sichuan. <\/p>\n<p>The province is reputed as the \u2018Heavenly State\u2019, or \u2018Tian Fu Zhi Guo\u2019 in Chinese, literally a place richly endowed with natural resources. Thanks to excellent irrigation and the abundance of mineral resources, the fertile Chengdu Plain was the center of the ancient Shu Kingdom, forming a brilliant civilization that nourished the place\u2019s deep-rooted cultures and rich heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Historical attractions such as Wenshu Monastery, Wuhou Shrine, Du Fu\u2019s Thatched Cottage Museum, Kuanzhai Alley, Daci Temple, Jinsha Site Museum, each with its fascinating antique beauty and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>A trip to Chengdu wouldn\u2019t be complete without a visit to the city\u2019s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, where the public will have the chance to meet and learn about Sichuan\u2019s most iconic and lovable creature. The Research Base was opened in 1993 to further scientific studies and enhance the public\u2019s awareness of the conservation of the endangered wildlife species.<\/p>\n<p>Be immersed in the local culture and experience Chengdu\u2019s relaxed and laid-back lifestyle. Spend a leisure afternoon sipping teas at a tea-house is an integral part of local living in Chengdu. Watch a Sichuan Opera at night and be mesmerized by the mysterious techniques of bianlian (changing faces), gundeng (rolling lamps) and tunhuo (spitting fire)! <\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-\u2b50\u2b50<br \/>\nChunxi Road<br \/>\nIf one travels to Chengdu for the first time, Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street is a place that should not be missed. Located in Jinjiang District, this road in a broad sense covers an area of about 200,000 square meters (2,150,000 square feet). It stretches to the east of Beixin Street, the west of Hongxing Road, the south of Zongfu Road, and the north of East Street. <\/p>\n<p>The street was originally built in 1924 to connect two commercial centers, the East Street and Mercantile Corporation. After nearly 100 years of evolution, it is now not only the center of fashion in Chengdu, but also a place that brings together delicious snacks from all over the country.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-\u2b50\u2b50<br \/>\nOther Walk East&#8217;s Cool Playlists:<\/p>\n<p>Night Walking Tour In China&#8217;s Metropolitan Cities:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Night Walking Tour In China&#039;s Metropolitan Cities\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLZFifwX1CbmRsRJynkOpYCf7NlEfjeTNO\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>4K\u2076\u2070 Traditional Chinese Architectures:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"4K\u2076\u2070 Traditional Chinese Architectures\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLZFifwX1CbmTHcF-mJlq_CrYc6ULz70d0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>China&#8217;s Stunning Old Towns:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"China&#039;s Stunning Old Towns\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLZFifwX1CbmQIZ8cux5ZYDZzkzwsTWT0Q\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Shanghai City Classic Scenes:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"4K\u2076\u2070 Shanghai City Classic Scenes\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLZFifwX1CbmTxVVo9_Bzf4N7cIW00bc8f\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>4K\u2076\u2070 Driving In China:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"4K\u2076\u2070 Driving In China | \u884c\u8f66\u5de1\u6e38\u4e4b\u65c5\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLZFifwX1CbmRrPjZZcyGteBb54cBKYVuW\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>0:00 intro<br \/>\n1:35 Jiaozi Financial Business District<br \/>\n40:32 Taikooli Shopping Area<br \/>\n1:22:42 Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street<br \/>\n1:58:28 Special moments<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>#Chengdu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the latest China&#8217;s 2022 City Commercial Charm Ranking: First-tier cities: Shanghai, Beijing, Gua<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":117881,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[104494,104484,104493,104489,104488,104492,104485,51722,104490,51720,104487,104486,104491,104497,104495,8948,104496,1583],"class_list":{"0":"post-117880","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hokkaido-region","8":"tag-chengdu-cbd","9":"tag-chengdu-night-walk","10":"tag-chengdu-pedestrian-steet","11":"tag-chengdu-shopping-mall","12":"tag-chengdu-taikooli","13":"tag-chengdu-twin-towers","14":"tag-chengdu-walking-tour","15":"tag-china-night-walk","16":"tag-china-shopping-mall","17":"tag-china-walking-tour","18":"tag-chunxi-road","19":"tag-jiaozi-road","20":"tag-walk-in-china","21":"tag-104497","22":"tag-104495","23":"tag-8948","24":"tag-104496","25":"tag-1583"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/mastodon.world\/@wacoca\/110491525859537974","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117880","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117880"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117880\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/117881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117880"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117880"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117880"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}