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Chengdu is one of the most open-minded cities in China. A quick look at the seductive male burlesque shows down Dongmen Daqiao on a Saturday night will convince you of that. Here are the best gay and lesbian bars in Chengdu. Read more>>
Quatuor Diotima, a string quartet based in Paris, will perform at the Jincheng Art Palace in Chengdu this May as part of the 2012 Festival Croisements. Featuring violinists Zhao Yunpeng and Guillaume Latour, violist Franck Chevalier and cellist Pierre Morlet, the quartet has earned a strong reputation in performing repertory classics as well as contemporary pieces. Website: http://www.damai.cn/ticket_34938.html See also: Berlin Electro Group Jeans Team Perform in Chengdu May 5th Read more>>
Chengdu's history dates back over 3,600 years. It is believed that in the early part of the 4th century BC, the Shu State moved its capital to the site of present-day Chengdu. During the Qin Dynasty, the city was founded, a protective 25-meter tall wall was built, and the city's reputation as a commercial hub and center for arts and crafts trades became established. During Western Han Dynasty, the city was known as Brocade City in reference to...Read more>>
Chengdu is a vital transportation hub for southwest China since it provides a passageway to western China including Tibet, Kunming, Yunnan Province and Qinghai. The city is easily reached by air and land. Chengdu's International Airport is located 20 km outside of the city center. Currently, the airport is one of the busiest airports in the nation, with flights to many major domestic cities and international destinations. As one of the largest...Read more>>
