Sichuan, China

Why go


• Giant Panda Sanctuary
• Sichuan cuisine
• Mt. Qincheng, Mt. Ernei, Jiuzhaigou Valley, and other scenic areas
• The largest Buddha in China at Leshan
• Gateway to the western region of Tibet
• Memorials and temples of the 8 Immortals from Sichuan


What you need to know


Climate: Subtropical
Capital: Chengdu
Area: 485,000 sq km
Population: 87,250,000
Density: 180/sq km
Major ethnic groups: Han (95%), Yi (2.6%), Tibetan (1.5%), Qiang (0.4%)


Did you know that…the sky burial tradition in China is still practiced at Sichuan’s ancient city of Langmusi?


Where to stay


To find the best hotels in Sichuan see the Visiting China special feature on Sichuan Hotels.