Fun facts about Chengdu
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Chengdu is the only major city in China to have remained at an unchanged location with an unchanged name throughout the imperial, republican, and communist eras.
Chengdu
China
Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a population of 20,937,757 at the 2020 census, it is the country's fourth most populous city and the only city with a population of over 20 million apart from provincial-level municipalities. It is traditionally the hub of Western China.
From the “Name” section
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The city emblem of Chengdu, adopted in 2011, is inspired by the Golden Sun Bird, an ancient relic unearthed in 2001.
Chengdu
China
Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a population of 20,937,757 at the 2020 census, it is the country's fourth most populous city and the only city with a population of over 20 million apart from provincial-level municipalities. It is traditionally the hub of Western China.
From the “Emblem” section
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Chengdu was the first target to be conquered by the Qin state in the process of unifying China.
Chengdu
China
Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a population of 20,937,757 at the 2020 census, it is the country's fourth most populous city and the only city with a population of over 20 million apart from provincial-level municipalities. It is traditionally the hub of Western China.
From the “History” section
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Chengdu is known as 'the Abundant Land' due to its fertile soil, favorable climate, and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System.
Chengdu
China
Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a population of 20,937,757 at the 2020 census, it is the country's fourth most populous city and the only city with a population of over 20 million apart from provincial-level municipalities. It is traditionally the hub of Western China.
From the “Geography” section
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Chengdu has more tea houses and bars than Shanghai, despite having less than half its population.
Chengdu
China
Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a population of 20,937,757 at the 2020 census, it is the country's fourth most populous city and the only city with a population of over 20 million apart from provincial-level municipalities. It is traditionally the hub of Western China.
From the “Culture” section
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