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.
Chengdu photo gallery  - 27 pictures of Chengdu
Giant Panda Breeding Centre photo gallery  - 10 pictures of Giant Panda Breeding Centre
Jiuzhaigou photo gallery  - 124 pictures of Jiuzhaigou
27 photos of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan
10 photos of the Giant Panda Breeding Centre near Chengdu
124 photos of the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, known for its breathtaking landscapes, turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls and lush forests
Huanglong photo gallery  - 88 pictures of Huanglong
Kangding scenic area photo gallery  - 48 pictures of Kangding scenic area
Moshi geopark photo gallery  - 24 pictures of Moshi geopark
88 photos of the Huanglong scenic area with colourful travertine pools and beautiful scenery
48 photos of the Kangding Scenic Area, in the Garze prefecture of Sichuan with its stunning scenery and views
24 photos of the Moshi geopark, an area with towering, dark-grey pinnacles and pyramidal structures of metamorphosed mudstone
Jiagenba photo gallery  - 31 pictures of Jiagenba
Nati village photo gallery  - 26 pictures of Nati village
31 photos of the Jiagenba viewpoint at 4580m of altitude, with great views of Gongga Shan and the Daxue Shan mountain range
26 photos of the Nati village, in a valley south of Xinduquiao at 3598m of altitude
Yuzixi viewpoint photo gallery  - 23 pictures of Yuzixi viewpoint
Western Sichuan mountains photo gallery  - 49 pictures of Western Sichuan mountains
23 photos of the Yuzixi viewpoint in Sichuan, with dramatic view of the Daxue Shan mountain range
49 photos of a trip across the Sichuan mountains west of Chengdu
Gallery with all images
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