The Sichuan areas east of the Tibetan Plateau are also home to famous tourist attractions, which also include the Giant Panda Breeding Centres and Chengdu. The best known of these are Leshan Big Buddha and Emei Mountain, which are both a comfortable driving distance from Chengdu that would allow day visits. Reflecting Han tradition and history, these sites differ in ethnic character from the Tibetan culture found in the west. Also, travel is more comfortable – no altitude problems and an excellent selection of accommodation, restaurant and shopping choices. Sites listed here also include Zigong Dinosaur Museum, which is built on the site of large dinosaur excavation and claims to house the world’s biggest collection of dinosaur fossils and the fantastic Buddhist cliff carvings at Guangyuan.
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Dujiangyan - including the ancient irrigation system and Qingcheng Mountain
Zigong Dinosaur Musuem - and Shunan Bamboo Sea
Moxi and Hailuogou Glacier Park
