Culture

A 3,000-Year-Old Land of Plenty

The ancient Shu civilization, Three Kingdoms culture, and art and literature attract visitors from all over the world; the exquisite cultural and creative products such as Shu brocade and Shu embroidery are exported far to Europe through the ancient Silk Road.

Capital of Museums

Chengdu has more than 160 museums, ranking second only to Beijing in terms of the number of museums among all Chinese cities. Among these, there are 6 national first-class museums, including Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum, Dufu Thatched Cottage Museum, Jinsha Site Museum, Chengdu Museum, Sichuan Museum, and Sichuan Jianchuan Museum.

Modern Metropolis

Since 2017, Chengdu has held many shows of international fashion and luxury brands such as Chanel and Dior, and thus attracted the attention of the global fashion community. With 52 stores of 30 major international luxury brands, Chengdu ranks third among all Chinese cities after Beijing and Shanghai in terms of influence in the fashion field.

Capital of Traditional Crafts

Chengdu has 24 national intangible cultural heritage items. Changing faces and spitting fire in Sichuan Opera are really impressive; Shu brocade and Shu embroidery stand out for their exquisite craftsmanship and diversity. These items demonstrate the unique cultural charm of this city with strong vitality.

China's First Literary City

Chengdu boasts over 3,500 bookstores, the largest number among Chinese cities. All the bookstores have their own style. Some of them are keen on book categories, some feature inimitable vibes, and some provide second-hand book exchange activities. It has become an emerging trend of entertainment for Chengdu people to immerse themselves in libraries and bookstores.