about Chengdu

*Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province. Located in southwest China, Chengdu belongs to the subtropical monsoon climate zone, with sufficient heat, abundant rainfall, four distinct seasons, and rain and heat at the same time. The city is famous for its spicy cuisine like hot pot, national treasure cute pandas, and comfortable climate, making it a popular destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Chengdu is also known as the "Land of Abundance."

*Chengdu is the educational center of southwest China, and the city's education level ranks among the top in mainland China. At the same time, Chengdu has established an educational resource supply mechanism that is coordinated with population changes. The city's compulsory education enrollment has achieved full coverage of permanent residents. Nearly 400,000 migrant children attend public schools. There are 759 high-quality compulsory education schools with a coverage rate of 61%. 175 famous school groups have been established, covering 642 schools and more than 600,000 students. Chengdu also has many well-known universities, among which Sichuan University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, and Southwest Jiaotong University are key universities directly under the Ministry of Education. Sichuan University and University of Electronic Science and Technology of China are also among the 42 universities that are key to the "Double First-Class" plan. Chengdu has 11 national-level exemplary general high schools, 26 provincial-level exemplary general high schools, and 32 municipal-level exemplary general high schools. Shishi Middle School, Chengdu No. 7 Middle School, and Shude Middle School, collectively known as "Four Seven Nine", are the most well-known public middle schools in Chengdu.

*Chengdu has a long history of food, and is known as the "World Food Capital"! The authentic snacks that you never get tired of eating in the streets and alleys alone are enough to make you linger, not to mention the world-famous hot pot and skewers. In addition to the shopping paradise Chunxi Road, there are also Kuanzhai Alley, Jin Li, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, and of course, the essential check-in attractions must be the Giant Panda Base.

*In addition, it is worth mentioning that Chengdu has Shuangliu International Airport and Tianfu International Airport. The opening and operation of Tianfu International Airport marks that Chengdu has become the third city in China with two international airports after Shanghai and Beijing. In 2024, Chengdu is undoubtedly the most dazzling star in the aviation map of western China. Shuangliu International Airport and Tianfu International Airport, this "twin star" combination, like two powerful engines, drive the city's air passenger traffic to continue to rise. 87 million passengers, this number directly refreshed Chengdu's historical record. Today's Tianfu International Airport is the air gateway to the entire southwest region. Its existence has profoundly changed the aviation landscape in the western region.