Chengdu
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Sichuan's Laid-Back Capital
Chengdu is the capital of China’s Sichuan province. Known abroad for its spicy and hearty cuisine, Sichuan is one of China’s wealthiest provinces, mainly because of its success in agriculture. Aside from food and farming, Area’s near Chengdu are home to China’s most famous animal, the Giant Panda. The lush forests offer the perfect habitat for this much publicized endangered species. A Panda research center can be reached conveniently from Chengdu. This is an working site on which Pandas are studied. Whether the base is for profit or is legitimately working to help and understand these animals is open to interpretation. Even inside the city, there are opportunities to appreciate nature. Culture Park and Pavilion Park (near Sichuan University) are both recommended for their extensive grounds and the small pagodas built within the parks. People’s Park is a more bustling and attraction filled place with a highly recommended teahouse. It is a good place to bring children because of its playground and carnival type atmosphere. Local people can often be seen taking their wedding photos against the backdrop of the park. Sichuan University’s Museum is reputed to have one of the best collections in Southern China. There are interesting exhibits on some of China’s ethnic minorities as well as on chinese legends and history. The grounds of the university are rather attractive to, as is nearby Pavilion Park.Chengdu has a reputation for being one of the funnest cities in China. It reportedly has the highest number of teahouses, cafes, and bars per capita in all of China. Teahouses are recommended for a quieter experience, while visitors can experience Chengdu’s laid back, happy-go-lucky atmosphere at the ever-changing lineup of bars and cafes scattered around the city. There is also a taste of spectacle to be had. Sichuanese Opera is a popular form of entertainment for tourists. There is singing, though the emphasis is on spectacle (including fire-spitting and the occasional feat of acrobatics. It is quite a unique theater experience, to say the least.Qing Shiquao Market is one the best places to shop or just take in the atmosphere and sights. The area selling songbirds is definitely worth checking out. There is plenty on sale, so just wandering is bound to bring you to some interesting sights.There is plenty to do in Chengdu, whether it is a stopping off point on one’s trip or a destination in and of itself, this fun, green city has seduced many a visitor with its charms and culture.
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yes i agree Carol the place to visit in weekend,
Carol's secret is the young Chinese girls and boys as well as ppl from all over world, and the things which u gonna love it's music
I lovin here music dude it's rock
specially there is one Indian Dj during weekend friday or saturday night he played some great music like it
check out this CAROL, and one thing on the bar couter if you can speak chinese or you're with some chinese speaker, just tell them
Indian DJ@ shout at Carol you will get good discount there...:-)
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sanzeev 3 years ago
Location and ambience:
Carol's Too Bar also known as Carols by the River is open till 3 am in weekends, is known for its great music collection. A known party place amongst the youngsters in Chengdu, especially on Friday nights when the dance floor is packed and buzzing with energetic movement.
Food and Drinks:
The food menu comprises of cuisines from Mexico, America and Italy as well. Starters include soup and hot Mexican Salsa served with home-made hot sauce and freshly made Tostados chips. Carol's Too Bar have a lip smacking sandwiches and burgers; Grilled cheese sandwich to Big Potboy sandwich stuffed with grilled onion, green pepper, cheese and steak. Tuna Fish sandwiches, Chicken sandwiches, Ham and Egg sandwiches are also on the list as well.
The Burger section has a great list like the Carol's Burger which is a handmade burger served with Mustard or Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle and Onion. Then there is The Blue Burger that has bacon, blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion in it and the Big Gourmet Burger that has mayo or mustard, mushroom, bacon, cheddar cheese, pickle and onion are a few to name.
The main course has salads, Mexican American and Italian American Cuisines that include Chicken Quesadillas, Burrito, Tostados, the Mexican Festal Combo, Spaghettis and Lasagnas. The bakery section in Carol's Too Bar is something to indulge in.
Activities:
Carol's Too Bar is known for its weekend activity at the bar.
Saturdays - Jam Sessions 8:30 p.m to 10:00p.m. - Live Bands 9:00pm to 10:30pm
Fridays - Western Food & Bar American, Italian and Mexican cuisine along with a collection of Jazz and Blues music and Bar-B-Q party. 7:30pm till 10:00pm
Thursdays - Lessons on Latin Dance
Time: Daily Restaurant Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 am Breakfast/Lunch: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Dinner) Bar: 3:00 pm to 12:00 am
Contact: No. 11 Ren Min Nan Lu 086+ 28+ 85444 639.