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What Are People From Chengdu Called?
East Asia, China
The demonym for people from Chengdu is:
About Chengdu
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province in southwestern China and a vibrant city known for its relaxed lifestyle. It is home to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where visitors can watch giant pandas feeding and playing in naturalistic enclosures. The city is famous for spicy Sichuan cuisine, including numbing hotpot, mapo tofu, and fragrant street snacks served in teahouses and night markets. Nearby, the Dujiangyan irrigation system, a historic engineering project more than two thousand years old, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chengdu's gardens, temples, and tea culture make it one of the most enjoyable cities in western China for food lovers and culture seekers alike. The city is also home to a giant panda research base, a beloved attraction for visitors.
Quick Facts about Chengdu
- Population:
- 21,000,000 (city, 2024 est.)
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- East Asia
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Etymology of the Chengdu Demonym
From Chinese 'Chéngdū', a name used since ancient times. The city was the capital of several historic kingdoms. The demonym is 'Chengdunese'.
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Quick Facts
- Population:
- 21,000,000 (city, 2024 est.)
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- East Asia
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