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SICHUAN

Known in ancient times as Ba and Shu, the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan covers a vast territory and is known as 'Nature's Storehouse' which leads China in the output of paddy rice, citrus fruits and precious medicinal herbs. Among Sichuan's rich flora and fauna resources are 54 endangered species. Most of the world's giant pandas are found in the wooded mountains in northwest Sichuan. Hence the name, 'Homeland of Giant Pandas'. Fifteen nature reserves have been established at national or provincial levels to protect these lovely animals. There are 9 national scenic resorts, 7 famous national historical and cultural cities, and 40-odd sites under national protection as key cultural relics in Sichuan, home to 14 ethnic minority peoples, including Tibetans, Yis, Qiangs and Naxis, who celebrate all manner of festivals such as the lantern festival, flower fair, horseracing festival, mountain singing festival, and the torch festival.

Abbreviation: Chuan
Area: 485,000 square km
Population: 83 million

THE PROVINCE'S MEAN TEMPERATURE (℃)

Month
City

Jan

Feb

Mar

April

May

June

July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Chengdu

5.5

7.4

11.7

16.7

20.9

23.6

25.3

24.9

21.2

16.7

11.4

7.2

Jiuzhaigou | -3.7 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 11.3 | 12.7 | 15.5 | 17.7 | 16.4 | 13.8 | 8.8 | 5.4 | -2