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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chengdu

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chengdu, China

Updated January 28, 2020

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A holographic pyramid displays images of Du Fu’s hut.

Chengdu, China

Du Fu KFC

A KFC honors an eighth-century Chinese poet with holograms and verse.
An herbal hotpot with black chicken and turtle.

Chengdu, China

Qin Shan Zhai

Every dish at this restaurant claims to have a health benefit.
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