chengdu
LOCATED in the west Sichuan Basin of Southwestern China,Chengdu was once cited by a magazine as the most stress-free city in China.Bestowed with rich rainfall,fertile land,and a low cost of living,Chengdu is imbued with an atmosphere of ease and comfort,evident in its residents' leisurely manner.The particularity of the region is also perceivable in the local dishes,teahouses and,most of all,in the women of Chengdu.Visitors to Chengdu therefore like to amble around the city,enjoying the exuberant and inexpensive life style,rather than rushing around the scenic spots.
Chengdu is well known for its Sichuan cuisine.Compared with Guangdong dishes,those of Sichuan are equally delicious,but more homely,and the gastronomic pleasure they bring never palls.In China,twice-cooked pork (huiguorou) and diced pork with peanuts in hot spicy sauce (gongbaorouding) are available in most restaurants,and are among the most frequently ordered dishes.