Posted: May 10, 2013  By: Admin

CNNGo TV this month heads to Chengdu in China, Sichuan province's capital, to seek out the coolest attractions in the city.

From the beloved hot pot skewers to Sichuan's notorious tongue-numbing pepper to snacking on rabbit head along Jinli Street, the city's food culture is one of China's most celebrated.

But did you know about the face-changing opera? The hip music scene?

And yes, we couldn't forget those cuddly, bubbly pandas.


Yulin Chuan Chuan Xiang 



Yulin Chuan Chuan Xiang is Chengdu's most popular hot pot restaurant.

Chuan Chuan Xiang has a unique way of eating hot pot in Sichuan. Diners boil all the food -- from pork to chicken offal to dumplings -- on a bamboo skewer.

58 Yulin Street, Chengdu, Sichuan

 
Shu Feng Ya Yun

Shu Feng Ya Yun, a famous Sichuanese opera house, brings one of the best Sichuanese opera experiences to the stage.

In addition to Sichuanese opera, the theater also performs "face-changing shows," where performers wear and dramatically change a variety of masks depending on the character's mood.

It also performs fire and puppetry shows.

108 Qintai Rd., Chengdu, Sichuan; +86 28 8611 1025


 
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

The biggest stars in Chengdu are undoubtedly the giant pandas, who reside at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

The facility is home to more than 80% of the world's giant pandas and as well as undertaking research and conservation, offers educational tours.

26 Panda Rd., Northern Suburb, Chengdu, Sichuan, www.panda.org.cn

 
Little Bar

 

Chengdu's home to rock and alternative music.

The bar regularly throws gigs by local as well as international bands.

1F, Yulin Shang Wu Gang, 87 Fang Qin Rd., Chengdu, Sichuan, +86 28 8556 8552

 
Jinli Street aka Snack Street 



CNNGo TV met up with Chinese singer Yu Kewei to sample local snacks on Jinli Street, also known as snack street.

Travelers can brave local treats like rabbit's head here.

Source: CNN