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Sichuan Sichuan province has the largest population in China. Located in the south west, it is known for breathtaking forests, mountain scenery and mouth-watering cuisines and the natural habitat of the Giant Pandas. Sichaun is also blessed with several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The main attractions are:-
Emei Shan (Mountain)
One of the four sacred mountains of Buddhism, at over 3000 metres high the views at the top are absolutely worth the effort to go up. Mt. Emei has been designated a World Heritage Site thanks to its breathtaking scenery, mysterious natural wonders, and historical Buddhist sites. The full day's hike to the summit is an unforgettable experience undertaken by many, but minibuses and cable cars make faster alternatives for travelers short on time.
Pandas
These adorable black and white bears live in temperate-zone bamboo forests of Sichuan and they are one of the rarest animals in the world with an estimated 1,600 surving in the wild. Since the devasting earthquake in 2008 the surviving panda's from the Wolong Nature Reserve have been relocated to the Bi Feng Xia Panda Centre near the city of Ya'an. The centre welcomes both visitors and volunteers.
LeShan Buddha
Standing 71 metres tall this is the worlds largest Buddha statue, according to a local saying "The mountain is a Buddha and the Buddha is a mountain". The statue's location is most striking - carved out of a cliff face by an 8th century monk called Haitong. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996
Jiu Zhai Gou (National Park)
Jiu Zhai Gou can be described as an area of scenic beauty - forests, meadows, rivers, valleys, mountains, multi-level waterfalls and colourful lakes. Regarded as a holy mountain and watercourse by the Tibetan people, several Tibetan villges still remain in the valleys.
Dazu Rock Carvings
Dating from the 9th - 13th century the Rock Carvings are the coming together of Buddhism, Taosim and Confucianism. They are a wonderful example of the ingenuity and craftmanship of the artists with respect to carving techniques and subject matter. They cover 40 locations in Dazu county, the most spectacular one is at Baodingshan.
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