A panda at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, on Sept 12. Chengdu was awarded one of the "best tourism cities in China" by China National Tourism Administration and UNWTO. Attractions such as the panda center, Kuanzhai Lane, Wu Hou Shrine, Dujiangyan-Qingcheng Mountain, and Jinsha Site Museum attract thousands of travelers from around China and the world.