Chengdu

Of all the Chinese cities I have visited, Yangshuo was my favorite and I was sad to say goodbye. But the blog is called JJ Tripping, not JJ Hanging Out in his Hotel Room, so the time finally came to move on.

I am currently staying in Chengdu, the capitol of the Sichuan province in Southwest China, perhaps known for its spicy cuisine and giant pandas.


In the past, when I have thought of inland China, the first thing that came to mind was backwater farming villages. But Chengdu is far from it. The city is a bustling center of economic activity and development. With a population of over 11 million and with many companies (both local and international) wishing to establish their presence in Western China, the city attracts billions in investment every year.


That being said, the city is like a giant sauna this time of the year. The heat and humidity make going outside just about unbearable. I can understand why the giant pandas spend all day lying on their back and eating bamboo.