About Chengdu, China

Chengdu is located in southwest China, as the capital of the Sichuan Province and a sub-provincial city. Chengdu is also one of the most important economic centers, transportation and communication hubs in Western China. More than four thousand years ago, the pre-historical Bronze Age culture of Jinsha established itself in this region. The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is called Tianfuzhi guo in Chinese, which literally means “the country of heaven,” or more often seen translated as “the Land of Abundance.”   Chengdu has the reputation as a very “laid-back” city that emphasizes culture and relaxation.  As a result of this and much green space is ranked one of the most livable mega-cities in China.  It is credited with a good nightlife scene and contains many new western style buildings in the large city center.  It was recently named China’s 4th most livable city by China Daily.

Chengdu is located on the edge of the fertile plains of the Red Basin in China’s Sichuan Province.  Due to its agricultural wealth, Chengdu is sometimes called the “Land of Milk and Honey.”  The Funan River bisects the city, although boat traffic, common until the 1960’s, has all but vanished.

Summer weather is hot and humid, as the city is surrounded by small mountains to the east and sits in the Red Basin.  Furthermore, an hour to the west lie the foothills of the mighty Tibetan Plateau and the fabulously scenic mountains of west Sichuan.

Chengdu is now building itself to be the financial hub for Western China and has successfully attracted major international financial institutions, including Citigroup, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, etc.


The Millennium Hotel Chengdu

Millennium Hotel Chengdu, the newest 5 Star International Hotel, is centrally located in Chengdu’s sophisticated urban district and is 20 minutes away from the Shuang Liu International Airport .

Surrounded by an extensive array of restaurants, clothing boutiques and recreation facilities, this hotel features 360 elegant rooms, with views towering above Shen Xian Shu Park and is of walking distance to Tong Zi Lin Road also known as 'The European Street'. Whether you need to access to the city's premier shopping area, the new International Exhibition Center or Chengdu Hi-Tech South Park, Millennium Hotel Chengdu offers the perfect location for both business and leisure travellers.

When visiting this wonderful city, don’t miss the chance to arrange a day trip to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, travelling in one of our exclusive London Taxis. It's a luxury not to be missed.