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A revival in fortunes in post-quake Chengdu is inevitable, given the diverse sights of interest in the popular city. It's a city and surrounding area that is rich in sightseeing and cultural features, with highlights including the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding based 10 km from Chengdu proper, the home and gardens of the poet Du Fu (712-770), and traditional styled lanes (formerly a soldiers' garrison) representing aspects of the city's 3,000-year history. The city is also on the fringe of mountains of outstanding natural beauty and is a gateway for visitors to Tibet. It has succeeded in modern times with the traffic of life paying witness to its uniqueness
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