Southwestern China possesses a veritable emerald within its landscape, also known as Chengdu, which has earned the august title of “National Forest City” for its seamless blend of city and nature in an impressive feat of urban planning. Boasting 100 parks, 70 of which 
are private, any visit to Chengdu will take place in the midst of breathtaking scenery, which is a given when checking into any Chengdu hotel. Visitors might want to consider the Millennium Hotel Chengdu which offers stylish and contemporary luxury overlooking the beautiful panorama of the Xiaojia River. This quality hotel in Chengdu is also just a short walk from the verdant expanse of Shenxianshu Park. But to truly sink into the natural splendour of the city’s landscape, visit Baihuatan Park, whose beauty is legendary and has been commemorated by one of the country’s most famous poets, Du Fu. When you explore this majestic stretch of green, look forward to traversing carefully manicured parks flanked by gleaming lakes and ornate teahouses gracing the interior. Marvel at the expert landscaping that has artfully managed to conjure up heaven on earth. Baihuatan translates to “the lake of hundreds of flowers” and its 
stunning surroundings do justice to the following verse that celebrates Chengdu’s pristine verdure: “city in the forest, roads in the green, houses in the garden, people amidst the scenery”.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
