City ready to host foreign tourists after overseas showcase

Chengdu's government and tourism businesses are expecting more foreign tourists in the city for Chinese New Year after holding promotional events abroad.

Chengdu, the capital city of Southwest China's Sichuan province, is among the country's top destinations during Spring Festival, which will be celebrated from Feb 4-19. Local attractions include pandas, delicious cuisine, beautiful scenery and a variety of cultural traditions.

A promotional event in Athens, capital of Greece, on Jan 22, marked the beginning of Chengdu's overseas marketing campaign.