Exploring Chengdu's rich cultural tapestry

First-time visitors to Chengdu, Sichuan province, may find it to be a city with rich cultural heritage.

They may notice the emblem of a circular gold leaf, featuring four flying birds surrounding the sun, in many parts of the city — it is on the overpass of the People's Road South leading to Shuangliu International Airport, on souvenirs in visitors' destinations and on the TV screen when one tunes in to the Chengdu station.

The emblem, which represents Chengdu, was chosen as the symbol of China Cultural Heritage by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage in 2005.