Introduction

Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan province. The city measures 12,335 sq km with a population of 11 million, and is situated in a basin surrounded by high mountains, some over 7,500 meters high.

Since the Old Stone Age, people have settled exuberantly in this "Heavenly Country" or "Tien Fu Zhi Guo". The area was also the capital of "Shu" during the "Three Kingdoms" ("San Guo") period. With its long and rich history, Chengdu and its vicinity have many historical sites such as the renowned Wu Hou Temple, Du Fu Cottage, San Xing Mound Museum and Du Jiang Dam. The world-famous Jiuzaigou, a fairytale scenic land with multi-colored lakes, is a 10-hour drive away.

MSI's Work

MSI's work in Chengdu comprises the Representative Office work and field work:

• Representative Office

MSI representative office in Sichuan was set up in 1999 to liaise with officials at county, prefecture, and provincial levels as well as with local partners, institutions and MSI's China consultants. The office also provides logistical support for long-term colleagues in Sichuan and numerous short-term teams who transit via Chengdu.

• Field Work

MSI long-term workers in Chengdu are involved in teaching English and medical subjects, as well as coordinating different aspects of the Business Administration and Management (BAM) program.

Opportunities

Numerous opportunities are available in health schools, universities or hospitals for those with specialties in English teaching, medicine or business administration and management.