Children of different nationalities play jump rope in downtown Chengdu.

Members of the US pop band Backstreet Boys serve as Chengdu's cultural ambassadors. Photos Provided to China Daily

A traditional teahouse at Kuanzhai Xiangzi, which is popular with food lovers who live in or visit Chengdu. Gong Quanyi / For China Daily

?Chengdu is a top tourist destination.

?The modern face of Chengdu.

?Sichuan Opera considered a national treasure.