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Come to Sichuan

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​With its beautiful scenery, friendly people and great food, Sichuan Province in China is the ideal holiday destination.
Sichuan is in southwest China and it has many mountains, including the Himalayas to the west. The famous Yangtze River runs through China, from west to east, crossing Sichuan. The Yangtze isn't as long as the Amazon or the Nile but it's the longest river in Asia.
Mount Emei, which is 2,500 m high, is a wonderful place to visit, especially in the summer. Here you can take photos of the amazing views, ancient trees, monkeys and the many waterfalls.
For some more beautiful scenery, visit Jiuzhaigou Valley. It is , in the north os Sichuan, is one of the most spectacular places in China with snow covered mountains, colourful lakes and beautiful forests.

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Which is the longest river in China?

• The Amazon

• The Nile

• The Yangtze

• The Thames

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What's the name of the mountain we find in Sichuan?

• Huashan Mountain

• Mount Tai

• Huangshan

• Mount Emei

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What can we find in Jiuzhaigou Valley?

• Mountains, lakes, forests

• Big cities

• Museums

• The sea

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan and is the cultural and industrial centre of the region. Chengdu is also home to the Chengdu Giant Panda Research Base, one of the most important centres in the world for the protection of the Giant Panda. The Research Centre has developed into China Panda City with a museum and a zoo.Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan and is the cultural and industrial centre of the region. Chengdu is also home to the Chengdu Giant Panda Research Base, one of the most important centres in the world for the protection of the Giant Panda. The Research Centre has developed into China Panda City with a museum and a zoo.
If you travel about 40 km from Chengdu, you will have the chance to visit the impressive modern Sanxingdui museum. there you can see more than 4,000 beautiful objects that are thousands of years old. They were only discovered recently but have become famous around the world.
After all that sightseeing, you must definitely have something to eat. The Sichuanese cook with a lot of chilli peppers and garlic, and Sichuanese food is hotter and spicier than other types of Chinese cuisine, but it's delicious!

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