Chengdu Flower Festival is an ancient traditional folk activity. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, it has a history of 1000 years. The address of the flower party is Qingyang Palace outside the west gate of Chengdu. Legend has it that Li Laojun, the ancestor of Taoism, was born on February 15th of the lunar calendar, so since the Tang Dynasty, people have held an annual temple fair here.

Because February in Chengdu is a season of sunny weather, pleasant spring and blooming flowers, it is also said that February 15th is the birthday of flowers. Therefore, a flower show is held here every February. Chengdu is a famous flower city in ancient times, and its history can be traced back to the Tang and Song Dynasties.

1980, the municipal government decided to hold the flower show in the "cultural park" separated from the wall of Qingyang Palace. In addition to the traditional content, the Flower Expo has also added a bird market, a book market, and an art exhibition of calligraphy and painting.

Chengdu specialty

1, Sichuan bacon

Sichuan bacon in Chengdu is the most popular local product for tourists, and Qingchengshan old bacon is the most famous. Qingchengshan old bacon is a famous dish in Qingchengshan, Dujiangyan. Because of its long history of production technology, delicious meat and long storage time, it is favored by Chinese and foreign tourists. Qingchengshan old bacon has black and yellow appearance, distinct layers, golden skin and luster. The appearance of lean meat is black and red, and it is rose after cutting.

2. Pixian watercress

It is unique in material selection and technology. The taste is mellow without any spices, and the color is oily without any grease. To achieve the standard of good color, fragrance and taste, it depends on fine processing technology and excellent raw materials. It has the characteristics of heavy spicy taste, bright red and oily, large Chili pieces and sweet aftertaste. It is a common seasoning in Sichuan cuisine recipes and is known as the "soul of Sichuan cuisine".

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