Chengdu

Chengdu the capital of the Sichuan region, is famous for its pandas and spicy cuisine. The main attractions are pandas in the wild, home to golden monkeys, nearby the Wolong Nature Preserve, golden langurs and more than 500 pandas. Dont miss the nearby Mt. Emei, a Buddhist holy pilgrimage site dotted with more than 20 temples and the number of Buddhist holy sites near Leshan 137 km south of Chengdu. One of the world's largest standing Buddhas 233 ft tall, carved into the face of a cliff, is a must see its big toe alone is 27 ft long.