The giant panda is high on the endangered species list; only a few thousand of these unique animals remain, all in Gansu, Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces. The Chinese government is making great efforts to increase their numbers.

The Yellow Dragon Valley gets its name from its most prominent feature – large deposits of calcium carbonate, a yellow substance, wind through the valley in the shape of a dragon.

Jiuzhaigou, with its numerous waterfalls and lakes, is a must for nature lovers and trekkers.

The Wohou Memorial was built in honor of one of China’s most respected historical figures, General Zhuge Liang.

The Dujiangyan Irrigation project is unique both for its age – over 2,220 years – and for the fact that it does not use a dam.

Sumiko Leadframe Chengdu Co., Ltd. (SLC) is a fellow subsidiary of SUMITOMO and was built in 1998. Now it is the biggest supplier for the Lead Frame of the Transistor in the world.