This was my third visit to Chengdu. My friend Howie picked me up at the airport, and was a very gracious host throughout my visit.

It was great to see Howie again . He continues his mission to turn me into a total “foodie”! And, with all that great food in Sichuan, I am a goner!!

Howie drove me around Chengdu, giving me a peek at various landmarks.

Wenshufang Neighborhood

Howie took me to the Wenshufang neighborhood and we visited Wenshuyuan (Wenshu Monastery)

After visiting the monastery, we went to a shop owned by one of Howie’s old chums. There we relaxed and enjoyed some pu’er tea.

Wuhou Temple

A famous period of Chinese history is known as the Three Kingdoms period. It was a contentious time, with China divided into three areas, each struggling for overall supremacy. The historical novel about the period, “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” generally takes the side led by Liu Bei. The territory of this faction changed over time, but ultimately its capital became Chengdu.
Liu Bei was buried within the grounds of what is now the Wuhou Temple.

Liu Bei was not an overly forceful or successful ruler. Credit for their successes really belonged to his chancellor Zhege Liang. This man was a brilliant strategist, as well as an inventor.

Zhege Liang is still well admired, and great things of visitors flock to this site.

Bridge over the Jinjiang River