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Chengdu's history dates back over 3,600 years. It is believed that in the early part of the 4th century BC, the Shu State moved its capital to the site of present-day Chengdu. During the Qin Dynasty, the city was founded, a protective 25-meter tall wall was built, and the city's reputation as a commercial hub and center for arts and crafts trades became established. Read More>>
Chengdu sits in the west section of the Sichuan basin, and has a humid climate. Though the summers are quite hot, reaching an average of 25C, the days are notoriously cloudy and sudden showers are common. In winter, the temperature rarely falls... Read More>>
Chengdu city is 12,430 thousand square kilometers with a population of just over 10 million, 5.73 million of whom live in the urban areas. Chengdu has several ethnic minority groups, the largest of which are Hui and Tibetan. Read More>>
? GDP: RMB 275 billion (2006) ? Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 12,789 (2006) Read More>>
