· Area: 14,335 km²
· 2024 GDP: 2.35 trillion yuan (327 billion USD)
Chengdu is an exception among large Chinese cities. The largest city in mostly mountainous or arid West China, it is a concentration of the population of the fertile Sichuan Basin. The pace of life is the most relaxed in China's large cities. Read more on How Long to Spend in Chengdu.
Though industry does play a part in Chengdu's economy and there has been significant domestic investment, its growth is mainly a result of the tide of urbanization driving the rural population towards the cities in search of a better life.
· 12-Day China Classic Wonders and Panda Keeper Experience Tour
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Chengdu — 21.5 Million
Chengdu is an exception among large Chinese cities. The largest city in mostly mountainous or arid West China, it is a concentration of the population of the fertile Sichuan Basin.
