Sichuan Province

Sichuan is a province in southwestern China. Its capital is Chengdu. The province covers an area of 485,000 square kilometers and boasts a population of 87 million people.

Sichuan is bordered by the Tibetan Plateau to the west, and the Three Gorges Dam and the Yangtze River to the east. It is home to more than 30 percent of the world's highly-endangered Giant Pandas.

Known as the "Land of Abundance", Sichuan has a wide variety of beautiful landscapes. It is also home to several World Natural & Cultural Heritage sites, including the Leshan Giant Buddha and the face-changing tricks of the Chuan Opera.

Time now to slow down a bit, pour yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy the beauty of Sichuan.