"Sichuan - A land of colour & abundance" Top 5 Page for this destination Sichuan Sheng by victorwkf

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Colourful Jiuzhaigou, China - Sichuan Sheng

Sichuan is a very colourful province in more ways than one. There are beautiful landscape, people, food, performances etc etc.

Why is Sichuan so mountainous?

Mountains in Sichuan, China

Well, this is because Sichuan province is at the eastern end of the Tibetan plateau and its surrounding mountains of the roof of the world. You will notice the sharp peaks of the mountains, which means they are very young mountains like the Himalayans.

Ethnic groups

With a Zhuang man in Sichuan, China

Like Yunnan province to the south, Sichuan province has many ethnic groups such as the Zhuang (Tibetan) and Qiang people who lives in the mountain areas.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:One of the most colourful province in China

Last visit to Sichuan Sheng: Sep 2002
Intro Updated Apr 1, 2004
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Sichuan handicrafts, China - Sichuan Sheng

Local handicrafts Local Customs (8)

Like the local people and customs, the local handicrafts are very colourful and interesting. They are also relatively... more travel advice

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I find the female tour guides of Jiuzhaigou to be very friendly and knowledgable in the customs and the region. Since we... more travel advice

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Like many other places in this part of the world, it is important to bargain when you are buying things, even to the... more travel advice

Welcome custom of the Zhuang people Local Customs (8)

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Written Apr 1, 2004

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SLLiew Apr 10, 2007 at 3:53 AM

Wow...great vista views of Sichuan. Breathtaking scenery with rich ethnic culture, an ideal holiday getaway. Hope to be there soon :)
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toni28 Apr 3, 2007 at 11:49 AM

I like the view of the mountains and so the very interesting life of sichuan people. Thanks for sharing victor.
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madamx Mar 18, 2004 at 6:24 PM

Interesting tip about The Four Maidens; near Calgary, there's three mountains called The Three Sisters. Greetings from Calgary :o)
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Confucius Jul 5, 2003 at 9:38 AM

There is an old saying in China: "Shu quan fei ri" which means, "In Sichuan dogs bark at the sun" Your description of the mist is the basis for this ancient idiom.