Chengdu Chengdu Home to China’s cutest national treasure, the giant Pandas. An ancient city, the centre of the Shu Kingdom, with a history of over 3,000 years. Main Attractions: Panda Reserve, Sanxingdui Museum, Dujiangyan; Qingcheng Mountain; Wuhou Temple, Jiuzhaigou, Leshan Giant Budda, Emei Mountain.