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| Historic City Chengdu was founded during the time of the Qin in the 3rd century BC, before the Qin's conquered all of China in 221 BC. Already at that time it was considered to be important enough to be given the name Chengdu, which could be translated as "Perfect City" or "Becoming Capital". In ancient times, Chengdu was the starting point of the "Southwest Silk Road." Its Qiong bamboo, Shu cloth and laquerware were sold throughout Asia. Even then, Chengdu was open to the outside world. |