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Chengdu - The City of Hibiscus

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	Currency	Renminbi (RMB), Yuan (CNY)
	Language	Chinese
	Area	12,390 Km²
	Climate	Chengdu has a mild and humid climate with short winters and long summers.


Summer:	Max- 86°F (30°C) \| Min- 66.2°F(19°C)
Winter:	Max- 50°F (10°C) \| Min- 37.4°F(3°C)

Also known as:	City of Hibiscus, Brocade City, Rose City.
Famous for:	Its traditional arts and crafts, ethnic folklore, and beautiful landscapes.
Geographical Location:	Located in south-west People's Republic of China.
Latitude, Longitude & Altitude:	30°39'N 104°04'E and 500 meters above sea level.
Best time to visit:	March to June and September to November (July and August are the hottest months).
Neighbouring Cities:	Chongqing, Guiyang, Lanchow, Sian, Kunming.
Means of Local Transport:	Buses, taxis/cabs and trains.

Overview
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province of China. It is a sub-provincial city. Chengdu is also one of the most important economic centers and transportation and communication hubs in Southwestern China. Chengdu was chosen as one of the top ten cities to invest in, out of a total of 280 urban centers in the 2007 Public Appraisal for Best Chinese Cities for Investment.

Chengdu has many places of interest and is famous for its traditional arts and crafts, ethnic folklore, and beautiful landscapes. The city has easy access to the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River; to Tibet, Jiuzhaigou, and Huanglong Temple, to the Terra-cotta Warriors of Xi'an, and to Mt. Emei and the Giant Buddha of Leshan. The city of Chengdu has one of the lowest sunshine totals in China and most days are cloudy even if without rain