Sichuan Tourism Recovers

Sichuan tourism landscape and rich culture, is making a strong recovery following the devastating earthquake in May 2008. Sichuan has long been known as "the land of plenty. The original meaning referred to her rich agriculture, but can also refer to the abundant attractions of this beautiful province. Many major tourist attractions in Sichuan Province have been affected by the earthquake. Beautiful Mount Emei, with its rich Buddhist tradition, the Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, with its many many waterfalls and lakes at the level of colors, Huanglong scenic and historic area of different forest ecosystems, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and springs d 'of hot water, and Leshan Giant Buddha in all were intact. Unfortunately, the world famous Wolong Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center was severely damaged by the earthquake and the pandas were transferred to Ya'an (Bifengxia) Reserve for safekeeping. The other main center of giant pandas, Chengdu Panda Center, was not affected by the earthquake and never closed. Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of Taoism was partially damaged and Tianshi Cave, the home of the Yellow Emperor Temple, which was severely damaged, was restored to its former glory and reopened to the public. Restoration of the temple near Fulong be completed this month (July) and will Erwang temple soon after. In spite of being near the epicenter of the earthquake, the world's oldest , is still operating irrigation project - Dujiangyan - built in 256 BC, suffered only minor damage to his mouth like "fish" of the levees and this has been fixed. The tea houses in the capital, Chengdu and other cities are occupied by residents and visitors to relax in pots of jasmine tea. For a nominal fee of RMB 5 for the tea, guests can stay all day chatting or daydreaming in this form of traditional Sichuan.