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Wonderful Scenery of Sichuan As a famous tourist province of China, Sichuan, with abundant scenic spots and historical sites, receives visitors from all over the world. Jiuzhaigou (reputed as ¡®Fairy World¡¯) and Huanglong (reputed as ¡® Earthly Jasper Lake¡¯) are classified as the World Natural Heritage by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization). Emei Mountain, the immortal Buddhist mountain charming the world over, is classified as the World Natural and Cultural Heritage. In Sichuan, tourists can find the largest stone-carving sitting Buddha in the world --- Leshan Grand Buddha, the glacier with lowest elevation in Asia --- Hailuogou Modern Glacier, the eastern Alps --- Forth Daughter Mountain and the last Shangrila --- Daocheng Yading. The Culture of Sichuan The ancient land gives birth to brilliant Sichuan civilization. From Cancong and Yufu to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, from the dynasties of Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming to modernized China, Sichuan civilization always serves as an important integral part of China civilization. Arising from the ancient and mysterious Sanxingdui civilization, Sichuan started the course of exchange with traditional Central Plains culture when Qin Dynasty conquered the local power. Finally, the local culture with flavor of Sichuan comes into being, including culture of wine, culture of The Three Kingdoms, culture of traditional opera, culture of Hakka, culture of food and national festivals... The Products of Sichuan Sichuan is repute as the land of abundance with mild climate, fertile land, hardworking people and rich products. This province possesses numerous valuable animal and plant resources (such as the national treasure - panda and the living fossil - spindle tree firn), rich mineral resources (including steel, petroleum, natural gas, rare metals, etc.) and colorful handicrafts (covering Sichuan tapestry, Sichuan embroidery, lacquer work, bamboo articles, foods, snacks, specialties and craftworks, etc.)...
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