2011-05-20 11:18:16
CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Wang Wei
Chengdu, also known as the Brocade City or the City of Hibiscus, lies in the center of Southwest China's Sichuan Province. The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is also known as "the country of heaven", or more often translated as "the Land of Abundance". Chengdu is also one of the most important economic centres, transportation and communication hubs in Western China. According to the 2007 Public Appraisal for Best Chinese Cities for Investment, Chengdu was chosen as one of the top ten cities to invest in out of a total of 280 urban centers in China.
Kunqu Opera Experience the charm of Kunqu Opera, one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera.
Melody over the Pacific A concert marking the 40th Anniversary of Richard Nixon's visit to China.
Traditional Guqin The guqin, a seven-stringed plucked zither, is China's oldest stringed instrument.
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