Sep 8, 2006 - Panda Wanking in Chengdu

Chengdu is home to the most successful giant panda breeding center in the world. ... When I first heard that, I felt like it sounded like an empty claim, because come on, how many giant panda breeding centers can there be in the world? Well it turns out that there others out there, so at least it's not a total lie.Chengdu is home to the most successful giant panda breeding center in the world. ... When I first heard that, I felt like it sounded like an empty claim, because come on, how many giant panda breeding centers can there be in the world? Well it turns out that there others out there, so at least it's not a total lie....

Aug 16, 2006 - I'm heading to Chengdu on Friday.. blast blast blast but thems the breaks.

Ok I've updated the pics and there are more but it's taking forever. I just booked my flight to chengdu. ... Not convinced I want to go there as it's hot and humid an icky.Ok I've updated the pics and there are more but it's taking forever. I just booked my flight to chengdu. ... Not convinced I want to go there as it's hot and humid an icky....

Aug 16, 2006 - Panda Land

I've seen it before. Yes, I'll confess that I too was stricken with this horrible malady in Chengdu. ... Chengdu hangs its hat on the heads of these big furry ambassadors with pandas adorning taxi cabs, coffee mugs, billboards, hotels, garbage cans and every form of tchotchke imaginable. ... It was an easy enough outing as a minivan picked me up at the hostel door and dumped my apathetic ass back in the same place with plenty of time to catch my noontime nap.I've seen it before. Yes, I'll confess that I too was stricken with this horrible malady in Chengdu. ... Chengdu hangs its hat on the heads of these big furry ambassadors with pandas adorning taxi cabs, coffee mugs, billboards, hotels, garbage cans and every form of tchotchke imaginable. ... It was an easy enough outing as a minivan picked me up at the hostel door and dumped my apathetic ass back in the same place with plenty of time to catch my noontime nap....

Aug 3, 2006 - Chengdu, Sichuan (Giant Pandas)

Welcome back to the big smoke.Welcome back to the big smoke....

Jul 14, 2006 - Chengdu, Sichuan Province

Chengdu was meant to be a place I stopped off to extend my visa and setup my Tibet trip, this would take 10 days and in the meantime I planned to go North, but I never got around to leaving. ... There wasn't a ton of stuff to "see" in Chengdu, but it was nice to spend time somewhere and not feel the need to constantly move. ... The food was amazing too.Chengdu was meant to be a place I stopped off to extend my visa and setup my Tibet trip, this would take 10 days and in the meantime I planned to go North, but I never got around to leaving. ... There wasn't a ton of stuff to "see" in Chengdu, but it was nice to spend time somewhere and not feel the need to constantly move. ... The food was amazing too....

Jul 4, 2006 - Opera, Giant Pandas and a Local Specialty

The arduous journey from Yichang to Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province, took 24 hours. ... After much effort trying to match Chinese characters to words in our guide book we were rescued by another English speaking local, this time with a good heart, who jumped in a taxi with us, got us to the train station and in the correct queue for a ticket on an overnighter to Chengdu - so on we rolled! Boats, buses and trains, we finally arrived at our destination - Chengdu , a city of 4 million plus with air pollution like we have never experienced and the lack lustre character of a construction site. ... We stayed in a hostel situated in a 500 year old Ming era house, within one of the few remaining hutongs filled with locals on outdoor tables playing majong by day and eating from the open air kitchens by night - a fantastic place to enjoy the local culture - Sichuan Hotpot and world cup finals on a plasma screen! So why Chengdu? Its proximity to UN/WWF Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre. ... Situated 10 km from Chengdu, it's a baffling choice of location, given the pollution in the capital and the temperature difference to the panda's natural habitat - maybe the potential tourist dollar was a driving force. ...

May 19, 2006 - China - Chengdu - personal space and dogs balls soup

Chengdu is the home of the Chengdu Blades the partner club of the famous Sheffield United Arriving in China was somewhat of a shock for Helen and Danny. ... Having made their way through 10 countries, 8 languages and 14 time zones they quite fancied themselves as hardy travelers, but the truth was revealed when they arrived in Chengdu. ... The first shock was on the plane.Chengdu is the home of the Chengdu Blades the partner club of the famous Sheffield United Arriving in China was somewhat of a shock for Helen and Danny. ... Having made their way through 10 countries, 8 languages and 14 time zones they quite fancied themselves as hardy travelers, but the truth was revealed when they arrived in Chengdu. ... The first shock was on the plane....

Apr 21, 2006 - chengdu - China

We caught a day train from Dali back to Kunming.We caught a day train from Dali back to Kunming....

Apr 19, 2006 - 19 - 20 - Chengdu

Arrived in Chengdu after 16hr overnight train ride - sober this time and feeling much better on arrival. ... Spent the day exploring the city (almost a country town at only 4.Arrived in Chengdu after 16hr overnight train ride - sober this time and feeling much better on arrival. ... Spent the day exploring the city (almost a country town at only 4....

Jan 25, 2006 - chengdu - home of the pandas

Chengdu was the most convenient city for them to organise a flight to Lhasa in Tibet, and was on our route south west to Yunnan, Laos, Thailand and the sun. ... So Chengdu was supposed to just be a convenient spot for an emotional goodbye, but it proved to be much more interesting and eventful than that. ... On arrival in Chengdu it is not hard to guess what this city is renowned for. ... Unsure when we would next be in Chengdu, we thought we should take the opportunity to see them in the flesh and all trailed out to the panda breeding centre for their early morning feed. ... Chengdu's other highlights included an irish theme pub called the shamrock, where Daniel and I took great pleasure in watching United thrash Liverpool, and the local sichuan cuisine, which is ferociously hot and spicy. ...

Dec 24, 2005 - Chengdu

sally and i arrived on the train this morning in Chengdu, Sichuan province, western China. ... we will not be exploring much of Chengdu, even though there is much to see - and eat. ... this place is renowned for its Sichuan cuisine.sally and i arrived on the train this morning in Chengdu, Sichuan province, western China. ... we will not be exploring much of Chengdu, even though there is much to see - and eat. ... this place is renowned for its Sichuan cuisine....

Nov 29, 2005 - World's oldest irrigation system (225BC)- Chengdu

Hey folks, We've made it to Sichuan. We asked them about their experience in Chengdu and they responded. ... 'It's too big, we're trying to find a village in China' We all had a good laugh considering every corner in China feels like time square.Hey folks, We've made it to Sichuan. We asked them about their experience in Chengdu and they responded. ... 'It's too big, we're trying to find a village in China' We all had a good laugh considering every corner in China feels like time square....