Chengdu is a wonderful city, despite the pollution problems, and it's surroundings - Emei, Qingcheng, Jiuzhaigo, Huanglong - are unique, magnificent, and rather

Chengdu is a wonderful city, despite the pollution problems, and it's surroundings - Emei, Qingcheng, Jiuzhaigo, Huanglong - are unique, magnificent, and rather less known for westerners. Visit them while you can.