Amy: April 2008 Archives

Even if we only had a very short sojourn in the urban area and moved out quickly to the surrounding scenic mountainous areas, there are still much to write home about in this intriguing city.

Not that we have our eyes pleased with sightings of fine-figured girls, and our stomachs satisfied with plateful of cheap and delicious food, which is indeed an extraordinary selling point that few other cities in this country have been able to brag about as assuredly and deservedly as does Chengdu.

It is the way how Chengdu seems to satisfy everyone's requirement that amazed me most.

I always remember how came the decision to visit this city. My friend admires historic attractions to the point of fetishism, and I enjoy scenic beauty to the pont of obsession, so we brought our discussion of holiday destinations into a really hot debate. Then one of my other friend suggested: "Why not Chengdu? You won't regret it."

Of course we did not. Just take a look at the city attraction, like the Wuhou Memorial Temple

and the Thatched Cottage of Dufu

And don't forget that's only the prelude to the more culturally-rich and naturally-beautiful Mount Emei, Mount Qingcheng, Dujiangyan Irrigation System, and Sanxing Dui Relics!

The first day in Chengdu, I was already overwhelmed by its intriguing charm and delicious treats.

Chunxi Road was just as bustling as Nanjing Road in Shanghai and Wangfujing Street in Beijing, with a slightly smaller scale, but more groups of beautiful girls. My friend was a pretty girl herself, and would always stand out in streets, but not here in Chengdu. She grumbled jokingly that she would never come back to this city again.

Chengdu food was super delicious. As a typical first-timer traveler, I was fool enough to eat to my heart's content the very moment our first dish was served. I was not quite ready to receive so heaping a plateful of food for so reasonal price and there was practically not enough space for the rest of our meal only after two or three dishes. So I took the chance to take a photo. I only wished I could have another stomach along!