Chengdu Report: Chengdu shines in the west

When the UK Prime Minister David Cameron visited Chengdu last year, he tasted authentic Chinese tea and spicy local hot pot.

The capital city of Sichuan, long renowned for its abundant distinctive cuisines, was recognized as a City of Gastronomy by the UNESCO, the first one in Asia. But for global business leaders, there are more attractions in Chengdu than just spicy food and adorable pandas.

The local lifestyle of leisure has been integrated in the city's fast economic growth.