Join me on a stroll through Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan province, as we visit the YMCA, Wenshu Monastery, and the Immaculate Conception Church during the day. In the evening, chow down on some Sichuan style hot pot, and then stroll the alleyways for some shopping, snacking, and drinking.

文殊院 – wén shū yuàn

Wenshu Monastery

 

信相寺 – xìn xiāng sì

Xinxiang Temple

 

地铁 – dì tiě

subway

 

虽然地铁只有一条线，但是很方便

suī rán dì tiě zhǐ yǒu yì tiáo xiàn, dàn shì hěn fāng biàn

Although the subway only has one line, it’s very convenient.

 

平安桥天主教堂 – píng’ān qiáo tiān zhǔ jiào táng

Ping An Bridge Catholic Church

 

耶稣 – yē sū

Jesus

 

胖妈火锅 – pàng mā huǒ guō

Fat Mom Hotpot

 

土豆，木耳，白菜，羊肉 – tǔ dòu, mù’ ěr, bái cài, yáng ròu

potatoes, mushrooms, cabbage, lamb

 

千层肚 – qiān céng dù

tripe

 

芝麻油 – zhī má yóu

sesame oil

 

非常好吃 – fēi cháng hǎo chī

very tasty

 

中国人很喜欢跳舞

zhōng guó rén hěn xǐ huan tiào wǔ

Chinese people really like dancing.

 

纪念品 – jì niàn pǐn

souvenirs

 

熊猫 – xióng māo

panda

 

小吃 – xiǎo chī

snacks

 

比利时啤酒 – bǐ lìs hí pí jiǔ

Belgian beer

 

哥们儿 – gē men er

dude/buddy