Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province, is located in the western region of China. With a population of more than 16 million and a GDP of over 2 trillion, Chengdu is playing an important role in the modernization development of China. Chengdu earns a nickname of "The Park City at the Foot of the Snow Mountains".

Chengdu is famous for its rich historical and cultural heritage. Chengdu has been awarded the "Best Tourist City in China" by the World Tourism Organization and the "City of Gastronomy" by UNESCO. lt has been named "the happiest city in China" for four consecutive years. A relaxing life concept is widely accepted by local people, which is a lifestyle with traditional Sichuan culture, including opera shows, delicious food and etc..

There are two international airports and four high-speed railway stations in Chengdu city. Within the city area, there are subways, city buses, taxis and many other transport facilities for the convenience of passengers.  

The 28^th ICOLD Congress and 93^rd Annual Meeting will be held at the Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center with fully integral congress facility, exhibition hall, and hotels. It is located in the Tianfu Metro of Chengdu, which is currently one of the most fully functional, well equipped and modern convention centers in China. It covers an indoor area of 100,000 ㎡, possessing 28 multi-functional halls in different styles equipped with the most cutting-edge facilities.

It's only 20 minutes' drive to the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and 40 minutes' drive to the Tianfu International Airport. The metro station is connected with Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center which enables delegates to quickly go to the city center, the central business district, and many famous tourist attractions.