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Chengdu is a wrap

Writing from Shenzhen, Chengdu is already blurring together despite the many highlights we got to see. I think everyone was pumped to be away from the smog of Beijing, that is until one of the speakers at the US consulate … Continue reading

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Chengdu on the Blocks

 Du Fu’s Cabin Thatched Cottage At the cabin I got to see the statue of Du Futhat a lot of Chinese people from around the province came to touch the well crafted beard of Tofu because many people believe that … Continue reading

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Chengdu: A Spicy City With A Lot To Offer

On the flight from the modern and cosmopolitan city of Shanghai to Chengdu, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew about Chengdu was that it is in the Sichuan province, an area of China known for it’s … Continue reading

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Charming Chengdu

Chengdu is a blend of the old and the new. The charms of Chengdu lie outside its city, in the breathtaking natural beauty found; the lure of Chengdu lies inside the city, in the rapidly developing structures and entertainment aimed … Continue reading

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Chengdu is spicy!

Chengdu is spicy! This up and coming city blew me and far surpassed my expectations. Not only is this city on the fast track to become  a Tier 1 Chinese city and the country’s third financial district, but it also … Continue reading

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Chengdu: Pandas and Spicy Food

After spending time in the eastern mega cities of Beijing and Shanghai, we moved west to Chengdu, located in the Sichuan province. Going into this visit, I was hesitant about one aspect of this city and extremely excited about another. … Continue reading

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Chengdu Highlights

I had never heard of Chengdu before this class, and I was pleasantly surprised by it. I’d say it’s a close second to Shanghai. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the city as well as the food and nightlife. My favorite … Continue reading

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