Huaxiba (Former West China Union University)
华西坝
The modern architectural complex that is now the West China Campus of Sichuan University. The bell tower, old library and lotus pond, which blend Chinese and Western architecture, are among the most beautiful campus scenes in Chengdu.
Huaxiba is the former site of West China Union University, founded in 1910. Today it is the West China Campus of Sichuan University. More than twenty modern buildings that blend Chinese and Western styles remain on campus, including the Bell Tower, Maode Hall and Hede Hall. They combine green-brick walls, large roofs and Western structures, and the complex is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The lotus pond in front of the Bell Tower and the spring cherry blossoms are favorite photo spots. Several universities moved here during the Anti-Japanese War. Campus access depends on the university’s rules. Get off at Huaxiba Station on Metro Line 1 and walk.
Opening hours
Per the school's visiting rules
Nearby sights
- Chengdu Museum
- Tianfu Square
- People's Park & Heming Teahouse
- Wuhou Shrine & Jinli Street
- Sichuan Science and Technology Museum
- Yulin Road
- Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li
- Anshun Bridge & Jiuyanqiao