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The ancient cultural remains at Sanxingdui are world famous, being among the most spectacular in the world. Their historical, scientific, cultural and artistic value is immense and still being uncovered.
Two large sacrificial pits discovered from July to September 1986 at Sanxingdui constitute one of the most important archaeological finds of the twentieth century.
You can get there by bus from Chendu's northern bus station. It's a couple of hours and a local bus or taxi from the nearest town.
Home base of the GoWest Club (free membership) - launched by western China's pioneering magazine for culture and nature. Cafe Del Mar's elegant and tasteful decor provides a friendly and affordable place for expats, tourists and local white-collars to interact and better understand Chinese culture through creative, literary, recreational and social activities.
Delightful indoor and outdoor areas with attentive English-speaking staff. Customers are welcome to add to the already international menu (e.g. American, Australian, British, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish).
Situated at 2nd Floor Jinjiang Library Building No # 45 Hendingzi Street (Corner Jinxing Road) Chengdu. Sichuan Province. People's Republic China - Enter via front or rear of library building
WEBSITE:
www.cafedelmarchengdu.zoomshare.com
EMAIL: cafedelmarchengdu@gmail.com
PHONE: 86+28+86663593 (Ask for Amy)
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