The Sichuan province is the largest province in southwest China. It is a very diverse mountainous province crossed by 80 mighty rivers. The mountainous west is the province borders with the Tibetan plateau, while the east supports one of the densest rural populations in the world. The province is rich in natural resources and is home to the endangered Panda species.
Shown in this gallery are photos of Chengdu, Sichuan's capital, and of the Giant Panda Breeding Centre.
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27 photos of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan
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10 photos of the Giant Panda Breeding Centre near Chengdu
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124 photos of the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, known for its breathtaking landscapes, turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls and lush forests
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88 photos of the Huanglong scenic area with colourful travertine pools and beautiful scenery
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48 photos of the Kangding Scenic Area, in the Garze prefecture of Sichuan with its stunning scenery and views
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24 photos of the Moshi geopark, an area with towering, dark-grey pinnacles and pyramidal structures of metamorphosed mudstone
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31 photos of the Jiagenba viewpoint at 4580m of altitude, with great views of Gongga Shan and the Daxue Shan mountain range
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26 photos of the Nati village, in a valley south of Xinduquiao at 3598m of altitude
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23 photos of the Yuzixi viewpoint in Sichuan, with dramatic view of the Daxue Shan mountain range
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49 photos of a trip across the Sichuan mountains west of Chengdu
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