Eighth Destination - Szechuan, China

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On previous episodes, we took you to the fabulous modern cities. This time, we are taking you guys to enjoy the natural scenery and play with cute animals. Welcome to Panda's Hometown - Szechuan, China!

Do you love animal? Do You want to give a hug with lovely Panda? If the answer is YES. Then this is a place you can never miss.

++  Wolong National Nature Reserve ++

Wolong contains lush deciduous and evergreen temperate forests and high, ice-covered mountains.

It is one of the last protected homes of the giant panda, red panda, takin, and golden snub-nose monkey. You can have close contact with adorable pandas and give a hug with them, only need to pay $30 for small one and $15 for big one.

Panda!!!  What a cutie!!  I wish I could hug them!!

++ Jiuzhaigou Valley ++

Szechuan is also famous for its wonderful natural scenery

It is a place recognized as Heaven on earth. Jiuzhaigou Valley is a gift bestowed by nature, it is known for its gorgeous karst land and spectacular waterfalls and lakes. The colorful and marvelous scenery found here has earned it the reputation of "a world of fairy tales".

I know this picture looks unreal, believe me, it is REALLY taken in Jiuzhaigou Valley.

++ Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area ++

It is inside the Jiuzhaigou Valley, also it is a World Heritage Site. It is famed for its outstanding travertine formations. With the virgin forest as its backdrop, the travertine scenery holds colorful ponds, beaches, lakes, springs, waterfalls, caves, etc. The travertine formations scenery is No.1 in China.

How many color can you see in the Colorful Pool?

++ Huanglong Mountain ++

If you Love Climbing Mountains, Szechuan is definitely a great place for you.

It is also inside the Jiuzhaigou Valley. The view is so spectacular, however, the altitude of the mountain is really high, so be cautious, if you want to climb this mountain, remember to prepare a small bottle of oxygen.

Look at those brave people climbing the Huanglong Mountain.

++ Mount Emei++

It is one of the four famous Buddhism Mountains in China. The mountain is famed for the ancient grand temples, monkey reserves, and the natural wonders: sunrise, sea of clouds, Buddhist lights and sacred lamp, and so on.

Mount Emei is a MUST go!!  One of the 4 famous Buddhism Mountains in China.

++ Kung Pao Chicken ++
If you love spicy food, then Szechuan is absolutely a heaven for you.

Kung Pao chicken is a spicy stir fry dish made with chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers. The dish exists in both traditional Sichuan and Westernized versions, The most important component of the dish is handfuls of Sichuan peppercorns. It is these peppercorns that give authentic Kung Pao chicken its distinctive numbing flavor.

Wei-Chen:  Kung Pao Chicken taste more spicy in Szechuan than in here ><

++ Szechuan Hot Pot ++

It is a spicy hot pot with a bright red color, with a steaming vat of chili oil, chili peppers and hua jiao - a unique mouth-numbing pepper from the western mountains of Sichuan. You can feel your mouth is numbing after you try the Sichuan hot pot, it's highly recommended for the spicy lover.

Zhijun's favorite!!!  I love hot pot!

++ Dan dan noodles ++

Don' worry if you cannot Handle too spicy food, you can try the Dan dan noodles. It is a classic dish of Chinese Sichuan cuisine. It consists of a spicy sauce containing preserved vegetables, chili oil, ground pork, and scallions served over noodles. it’s medium spicy food among the Szechuan cuisine. In the United States, to cater to conservative taste, dan dan noodles are often prepared more sweet than spicy.

Lingling:  I don't like too spicy.

This is all about our trip in Szechuan, and I am so sad to tell you that this is also our LAST destination. Hope you like our trips, since Summer is coming, wish all of you have wonderful summer, if you have time, please go to visit the destinations we introduce. 

Thank You! Mahalo!


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