Chengdu, a key hub in southwestern China, is the most livable city on the Chinese mainland, according to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank.
Travelers at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can enjoy Mapo tofu and have a shower before they board their flight as part of the improved services at the airport's restored international terminal.
Foreigners who want to know more about Chengdu's 72-hour visa-free policy can search famous social network such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for pictures and text.
A large-scale anti-terrorism drill was held on Sunday in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, Western China Metropolis Daily reported on Monday.
Chengdu's 72-hour visa free policy will bring more business opportunities, said international companies and trade assoacitions in the southwestern metropolis.
As international investors increase in Chengdu, the 72-hour visa-free policy that started last September has received a hearty welcome from businessmen who need to conveniently tend to their interests.
Making national headlines several times, Chengdu's 72-hour visa-free policy has attracted wide attention from both Chinese and foreign experts and businessmen since it took effect on Sept 1 last year.
International travelers and businessmen applauded Chengdu's 72-hour visa-free policy, which started in September 2013.
Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Exposition signed agreements with several renowned exhibition organizers, including Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions Ltd, China International Exhibitions Ltd and German company Koelnmesse (China) Ltd, to bring in more exposition projects, on Feb 26.
The Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Expositions recently signed an agreement with Reed Exhibitions Greater China to strengthen cooperation in information, staff training and exhibitions.
Southwestern China's Chengdu city recently announced its development targets for the tourism industry in 2014, aiming to receive a total of 186 million tourists and generate tourism revenue of 166.3 billion yuan ($ 27.4 billion), up by 25 percent.
An increasing number of people are taking international flights from Chengdu as the city seeks a more global presence.