Tales of Old Chengdu

The Bashu region, comprising present-day Sichuan Province and Chongqing, is known as the “Land of Abundance” and has played an important role in China throughout the dynasties. With its ancient history and air of mystery, Bashu is full of strange tales and hidden secrets. Many of them are unfamiliar not only to outsiders, but even to people born and raised in Sichuan. Bashu culture has become a topic of growing interest among people in China and abroad. If you are a native of Sichuan, this book will introduce you to many curious stories from your own backyard that you may never have heard before. If you are a traveler from afar, open these pages and let this mysterious land draw you in, until you long to explore the mountains and rivers of Bashu for yourself.