Chéngdū (Chinese: Chengdu), formerly translated as Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province, of Southwest China, maintaining sub-provincial administrative status.

Chengdu is also one of the most important economic centres, transportation and communication hubs in Western China. According to the 2007 Public Appraisal for Best Chinese Cities for Investment, Chengdu was chosen as one of the top ten cities to invest in out of a total of 280 urban centers in China.

More than four thousand years ago, the prehistorical Bronze Age culture of Jīnshā (金沙) established itself in this region. The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is also known as "天富之国" (Tiānfǔzhi Guó), which literally means "the country of heaven", or more often seen translated as "the Land of Abundance". It was recently named China's 4th-most livable city by China Daily.

Chengdū(中国: Chengdu), the original transliteration of Chengdu, is the capital of Sichuan Province in southwest China, maintaining administrative status below the provincial level. Chengdu is also one of the most important economic centers, transportation and communication hubs in western China. According to the public evaluation of China's Best Investment Cities in 2007, Chengdu was selected as one of the 10 largest cities in the country, with investments in 280 urban centers across the country.

More than four thousand years ago, the prehistoric Bronze Age culture Jīnshā (Golden Sands) was in this area. The fertile Chengdu Plain, located in Chengdu, is also known as "Tiānfǔzhi 国" (Tiānfǔzhi 国), which literally means "the country of heaven", or more commonly translated as "the land of abundance". It was recently named the fourth most livable city in China by China Daily.