{"id":1443,"date":"2025-01-21T21:52:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T02:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miltonliu.com\/?p=1443"},"modified":"2025-01-21T21:52:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T02:52:51","slug":"a-pictoral-of-chengdu-capital-of-sichuan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miltonliu.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/21\/a-pictoral-of-chengdu-capital-of-sichuan\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pictoral of Chengdu: Capital of Sichuan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I adore city life, despite most of my writing being focused on the countryside and the mountains. It provides a thrilling, intimate examination of people and movement. I spent six years living in New York City, and while I hope to add more to it eventually, Chengdu is unforgettable in too many ways. There are more than a few components of Chengdu I wish I could bring over to NYC, or any American city quite honestly. But that’s not realistic. Tend to the garden you can touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first time I recall visiting Chengdu, I was 10 or 11 years old. If only I took photos back then. This post is really just my favorite photos from my most recent trip, September – October 2024. Worthwhile pictures? You be the judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not much else needs to be written by me, Chengdu is a huge place, with many sights and attitudes. There is no shortage of Chengdu stories and perspectives to find online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During daytime. In streets and alleys, by vast waterways, in lively parks, tranquil paths, colorful markets, quiet neighborhoods, active quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At night. The city doesn’t stay awake and rowdy nearly as late as NYC, but there is often a glow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making an appearance! This photo is taken by my friend, Xiaomeng.<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I would be remiss to not include a section on architecture. Not always neat or consistent, but always interesting, I’d say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a very limited view of Chengdu. Despite spending weeks here (and many more in the past), I find myself in the same spots much of the time. There are so many areas, outskirts that I never reached, or barely experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I aim to have more up here soon… back in the countryside (and on the topic of Qiang), of course. If you’re reading this, thank you for checking out my stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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