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Chengdu

Chengdu
Administration
Full nameChengdu
Official name成都市
Native name成都
Settlement typeSub-provincial city
Motto和谐包容，智慧诚信，务实创新 (Harmony and Tolerance, Wisdom and Integrity, Truth-seeking and Innovation)
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceSichuan
Established311 BC
Government
City seatQingyang District
TypeSub-provincial city
CPC Party ChiefLi Chuncheng (李春城)
MayorGe Honglin (葛红林)
Geography
Total Area4782.5 sq mi (12390 km2)
Elevation1640.4 ft (500 m)
Demography
Total Population11000670
Density (pop.)auto/km2 (0/sq mi)
Major NationalitiesHan
Other information
Time zoneChina Standard (UTC+8)
Postal code610000-611944
Area code28
GDP (nominal) Total (2010)¥ 555.13 billion (US$82.119 billion)
GDP (nominal) Per Capita (2010)¥ 43,417 (US$6,442)
License Plate Prefix川A 川O (Government)

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Chéngdū ( ), formerly transliterated as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province, of Southwest China, maintaining sub-provincial administrative status. Chengdu is also one of the most important economic centres, transportation and communication hubs in Western China. According to the 2007 Public Appraisal for Best Chinese Cities for Investment, Chengdu was chosen as one of the top ten cities to invest in out of a total of 280 urban centers in China.

More than four thousand years ago, the prehistorical Bronze Age culture of Jīnshā ( ) established itself in this region. The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is also known as " " (Tiānfǔzhi Guó), which literally means "the country of heaven", or more often seen translated as "the Land of Abundance". It was recently named China's 4th-most livable city by China Daily.

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Several Panda cubs at play on their playground equipment @ Wolong Reserve near Chengdu, China. This clip only shows a very small part of the Wolong Reserve breeding complex, and the cubs have plenty of space to roam and lots of trees to climb. Plus, this footage was shot just after the snows had melted and it had been raining, hence the muddy & dank look of the place, so don't go posting comments that the places look really crappy and the pandas are being treated badly, because you don't know how detailed the whole breeding complex is in total, unless you have been there. If you are interested in visiting the Panda's at Wolong Reserve, then check out this link : www.chinagiantpanda.com
1.83 min. | 4.69 user rating		 this is a footage shot by a surveillance camera somewhere in the city of Chengdu, Sichuan Province in China during the earthquake happened on May 12, 2008
5.95 min. | 4.20 user rating		 A panda doing things that you've never seen before : tree bashing, 2 commando rolls, sliding and pole climbing. Filmed at the Chengdu Panda Sanctuary, China. The real Kung Fu Panda!
1.63 min. | 4.90 user rating		 Live Video... A 7.9 magnitude Earthquake hit western China,Chengdu Wenchuan and state media says more than 80000 people have been killed, while some 47000 are trapped in a collapsed schools. (May 12, 2008) national mourning for the dead that now stands officially at 80500. The fresh tremor, which measured 5.7 in magnitude, brought down a large number of houses, damaged 377 km of roads and six bridges, rescue authorities said late on Sunday. In the provincial capital, Chengdu, some 200 km south of the epicentre, thousands fled swaying buildings, Xinhua said. More than six days after the main quake of 7.9 magnitude rattled Sichuan province, authorities are worried by the aftershocks and the build up of water in blocked rivers and have tried to stop people from entering the affected area. China says it expects the final death toll to exceed 50000. About 4.8 million people have lost their homes. Three days of national mourning were declared from Monday, with flags flying at half mast, public entertainment suspended and a three-minute silence observed to mark exactly one week since the quake, the government website www.gov.cn said State television said the Olympic torch relay through China would also be suspended for three days. Everyone loves to vacation! Ask yourself, "if you had all the time and money in the world, what would you do"? That's right -- TRAVEL! And we don't have to create or change anyone's buying habits. People you know are already traveling... someone is <b>...</b>
2.95 min. | 2.63 user rating		 Panda Kindergarten at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base outside Chengdu, China
0.77 min. | 4.95 user rating
The clip says it all...a once in a lifetime experience at Wolong Reserve near Chengdu, China. Before anyone accuses me of mis-treatment or cruelty to the pandas, I can tell you the Wolong Reserve near Chengdu in Sichuan China closely monitors exposure by the pandas to humans and only allows the pandas to be handled infrequently and only to small groups. Furthermore, the centre is under funded by the Chinese Govt. hence they rely heavily on Western tourist dollars to assist in running this remote Panda breeding centre. The money spent by Western tourists to get close to the pandas is essential in keeping this centre running and flourishing.....if you want to visit the Pandas at Wolong Reserve, then check out this link for more info : www.chinagiantpanda.com
1.20 min. | 4.71 user rating		 A baby panda bear in Chengdu, China climbs a tree and then struggles for a couple minutes as he tries to come down.
2.65 min. | 4.90 user rating		 wNv|Savage gets a ninja defuse in a 5v1 situation vs TitaNs in the Extreme Masters continental finals Chengdu, China. wNv went on to shock everyone by beating Wemade Fox (former e-STRO) to claim $25000 and a spot in the Global finals in March.
1.25 min. | 4.88 user rating		 This panda fell out of its cage!! It is sooo cute! www.panda.org.cn (link for the center) The research center was a beautiful place! This room was just for the babies to get use to the public.
0.75 min. | 4.91 user rating		 The grand finals of the Extreme Masters III Chengdu was won by the Chinese underdogs wNv who put on a shockingly strong performance against the Korean superstars from Wemade Fox (Formerly e-STRO) We've put together a few clips from the finals and some photos from the event. Enjoy! Tune in every Tuesday on ESLTV for live 1.6 action.
2.08 min. | 4.53 user rating

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Belgium's Colsaerts shoots 66 to take lead after third round of China Open - The Canadian Press Tweet this news
The Canadian Press---CHENGDU-, China � Nicolas Colsaerts eagled the first hole and went on to shoot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead after the third round at the China Open. The Belgian added five birdies to go with a single bogey for an 1 - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:30:00 GMT+00:00
Double bogey on 18th hurts Danny Lee's chances - Stuff.co.nz Tweet this news
Stuff.co.nz--New Zealand golfer Danny Lee was left to rue a double bogey at the 18th hole which could cost him dearly in the European Tour's China Open at -Chengdu-. Lee was five-under for his third round and just three shots off the pace when he tee - Date : Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:29:14 GMT+00:00
Colsaerts cruises to victory - SkySports Tweet this news
SkySports--That included a top-10 finish in this event and he once again proved his liking for the -Chengdu- layout with a flawless closing round of 66. The 27-year-old had led by one heading into the final round but after picking up shots at the first th - Date : Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:00:47 GMT+00:00
In Chengdu, Burial Is Also an Economic Rite - New York Times Tweet this news
New York Times--Burial plots have been restricted in -Chengdu- in Sichuan Province. Plots for ashes are now limited to about 4 feet by 4 feet. Tombstones are supposed to be no higher than 100 centimeters, about 39 inches, although it is not clear whether - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:44:44 GMT+00:00
Japanese duo the only threat to China's clean sweep of badminton titles - Xinhua Tweet this news
Xinhua---CHENGDU-, SOUTHEAST CHINA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Japanese men's doubles duo of Hirokatsu Hashimoto and Noriyasu Hirata is the only threat to China's clean sweep of the titles at Badminton Asian Championships here on Saturday. Hashimoto a - Date : Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:32:55 GMT+00:00
Lin Dan one-step away to defend the crown - Xinhua Tweet this news
Xinhua---CHENGDU-, Southwest China, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese defending champion Lin Dan knocked out his compatriot Du Pengyu with a 21-13, 21-16 win to advance into the men's singles final in Badminton Asia Championships here on Saturday. ... - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:26:32 GMT+00:00
Running: Half-marathon training in Chengdu - GoChengdoo (blog) Tweet this news
GoChengdoo (blog)--GoChengdoo contributor Marco Lanz is training for the 2011 -Chengdu- Half-Marathon. Follow his preparations each week as we count down the days to the event. The last time I participated in a footrace on PRC soil was in 2008. I won the - Date : Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:16:44 GMT+00:00
Flawless Garcia in the hunt at China Open - Reuters Canada Tweet this news
Reuters Canada---CHENGDU-, China (Reuters) - Former world number two Sergio Garcia took a step toward ending his trophy drought with a flawless 66 for a six-under-par opening round that left him two shots off the lead at the China Open on Thursday. ... - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:27:32 GMT+00:00
Gareth Maybin joint second in China after firing a 65 - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--The Ballyclare player is a shot behind Chang-won Han after carding an eagle and five birdies in -Chengdu-. "I drove it poorly but luckily my wedges and putting were very good so I got away with it a little bit," said Maybin. Be - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:03:12 GMT+00:00
Animals Asia picks 16 dogs for Chengdu - Global Times Tweet this news
Global Times--Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) has named 16 new "Dr Dogs" in -Chengdu-, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, bringing the city's total number of canine helpers to 77, sources with the foundation said on M - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:38:01 GMT+00:00

Map # Name Hanzi Hanyu Pinyin Population
(2004 est.)		 Area (km2) Density
(/km2)
City Core
1 Qingyang District 青羊区 Qīngyáng Qū 480,000 66 7,273
2 Jinjiang District 锦江区 Jǐnjiāng Qū 390,000 61 6,393
3 Jinniu District 金牛区 Jīnniú Qū 660,000 108 6,111
4 Wuhou District 武侯区 Wǔhóu Qū 650,000 77 8,442
5 Chenghua District 成华区 Chénghuá Qū 590,000 109 5,412
Suburban districts within city limit
6 Longquanyi District 龙泉驿区 Lóngquányì Qū 530,000 558 950
7 Qingbaijiang District 青白江区 Qīngbáijiāng Qū 400,000 392 1,020
8 Xindu District 新都区 Xīndū Qū 610,000 481 1,268
9 Wenjiang District 温江区 Wēnjiāng Qū 320,000 277 1,155
Satellite cities
10 Dujiangyan City 都江堰市 Dūjiāngyàn Shì 600,000 1,208 497
11 Pengzhou 彭州市 Péngzhōu Shì 780,000 1,420 549
12 Qionglai City 邛崃市 Qiónglái Shì 640,000 1,384 462
13 Chongzhou 崇州市 Chóngzhōu Shì 650,000 1,090 596
Rural
14 Jintang County 金堂县 Jīntáng Xiàn 850,000 1,156 735
15 Shuangliu County 双流县 Shuāngliú Xiàn 910,000 1,067 853
16 Pi County 郫县 Pí Xiàn 490,000 438 1,119
17 Dayi County 大邑县 Dàyì Xiàn 500,000 1,327 377
18 Pujiang County 蒲江县 Pújiāng Xiàn 260,000 583 446
19 Xinjin County 新津县 Xīnjīn Xiàn 290,000 330 879

Secondary schools :
Consulate Year Consular District
United States United States Consulate General Chengdu 1986 Sichuan/Chongqing/Yunnan/Guizhou/Tibet Autonomous Region
Germany Germany Consulate General Chengdu 2003 Sichuan/Chongqing/Yunnan/Guizhou
Republic of Korea Republic of Korea Consulate General Chengdu 2004 Sichuan/Chongqing/Yunnan/Guizhou
Thailand Thailand Consulate General Chengdu 2004 Sichuan/Chongqing
France France Consulate General Chengdu 2005 Sichuan/Chongqing/Yunnan/Guizhou
Singapore Singapore Consulate General Chengdu 2006 Sichuan/Chongqing/Shaanxi/
Pakistan Pakistan Consulate General Chengdu 2007 Sichuan/Chongqing/Yunnan/Guizhou
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Consulate Chengdu 2009 Sichuan/Chongqing/Shaanxi/Yunnan/Guizhou

Metropolitan cities of the People's Republic of China

MunicipalitiesBeijing * Chongqing * Shanghai * Tianjin
SARsHong Kong * Macau
Sub-provincial citiesChangchun * Chengdu * Dalian * Guangzhou * Hangzhou * Jinan * Harbin * Nanjing * Ningbo * Qingdao * Shenyang * Shenzhen * Wuhan * Xi'an * Xiamen
Provincial capitals (not included above)Changsha * Fuzhou * Guiyang * Haikou * Hefei * Kunming * Lanzhou * Nanchang * Shijiazhuang * Taiyuan * Xining * Zhengzhou
Autonomous regional capitalsHohhot * Lhasa * Nanning * Ürümqi * Yinchuan
SEZ cities (not included above)Beihai * Lianyungang * Nantong * Qinhuangdao * Shantou * Wenzhou * Yantai * Zhanjiang * Zhuhai

Most populous metropolises in the People's Republic of China

Shanghai * Beijing * Guangzhou * Shenzhen * Tianjin * Chongqing * Hong Kong * Dongguan * Nanjing * Wuhan * Hangzhou * Shenyang * Harbin * Chengdu * Hefei * Zhengzhou * Jinan * Qingdao * Xi'an * Dalian * Taiyuan * Shantou * Kunming * Zibo |



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