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Introducing Central Sìchuān
It will be your fault if if your senses aren't thrilled by Central Sìchuān. Tuck into some of the famously-fiery local nosh in the region's bustling capital Chéngdū, or wander the trails around the holy Taoist mountain of Qīngchéng Shān. Southwest of Chéngdū is the sacred Buddhist mountain of Éméi Shān where, if you are lucky, you might be honoured by the sight of Buddha's Aureole, a wondrous rainbow phenomena. No visit to the area should leave out the Grand Buddha of Lèshān; feel free to whisper your prayers into his 7m long ears. For fans of all things cute and cuddly, the Giant Panda Breeding station at Wolong Nature Reserve will have you in raptures. Central Sìchuān: spicy, holy and very cute.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
