Giant pandas, cute; Jiuzhai Valley, beautiful. Sichuan is definitely an option on your travel list.
BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Sichuan is often dubbed as "giant panda capital of the world," as more than 70% wild pandas live in the province. To bring the species back from the brink of extinction, relevant authorities have been implementing measures to protect and restore habitats, as well as expand and build nature reserves and breeding bases, in a race to save the species.
As a key ecological barrier and water reserve, Sichuan has many visages from fairyland-like grassland, lush greenery canyons to crystal-clear lakes. Jiuzhai Valley (Jiuzhaigou National Park), located in the mountains on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is well-known for its ethnic minority communities, superb mountains and stunning scenery.
During the past years, following the green development principle, Sichuan authorities adopt various measures to protect the environment including enhancing natural resources management and improving afforestation.
From 1 to 3 in August, the "Sichuan Day" event is held at the ongoing Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition. Visitors can take a glimpse of the beauty of home to giant pandas.
A tourist visits the Sichuan Garden at the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 1, 2019. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
Tourists visit the Sichuan Garden at the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 1, 2019. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
Scenery of the Nuorilang Waterfall in the Jiuzhaigou National Park in southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 5, 2019. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)
The Nuorilang Waterfall in the Jiuzhaigou National Park, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 6, 2018. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)
The Lake Wuhuahai in the Jiuzhaigou National Park, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 5, 2019. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)
Shuzheng lakes at Jiuzhaigou National Park, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 17, 2018. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)
Scenery of Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area in Songpan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Staff members feed a giant panda in Wolong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 26, 2019. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)
The view of Dujiangyan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2017. (Xinhua)
Tourists view the statue of the Leshan Giant Buddha in Leshan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 1, 2019. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Langzhong ancient town, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 8, 2016. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Azalea flowers blossoming on Zheduo mountain, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 28, 2019. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Gonggar Mountain, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 9, 2018. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Secenry of Yingxiu Township, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 25, 2018. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)
Qingchuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 25, 2018. (Xinhua/Tao Ming)
Xingkang grand bridge on the Ya'an-Kangding expressway, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 30, 2018. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
The iron-chain Luding bridge across Daduhe River, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 27, 2019. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Zanli Village of Luqiao Township in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 16, 2019. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
