West China Center of Medical Sciences
Sichuan · China
Escape the street noise for a spell and enjoy the quiet lanes of the oldest medical school in China on Huaxi campus of Sichuan University and take iconic photos beneath the clock tower.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1West China Center of Medical Sciences
Welcome to the West China Center of Medical Sciences (WCCMS), a prestigious institution that is not only a cornerstone of modern Chinese medicine but also a living museum of architectural fusion. Located in the heart of Chengdu,…
Listen in the app2The Clock Tower — The Heartbeat of the Campus
We begin at the most recognizable landmark of the medical center: the Clock Tower. Rising elegantly above the lotus ponds and gingko-lined paths, this tower has served as the symbolic heartbeat of West China Union University…
Listen in the app3Teaching Hall No. 1 — The Red Brick Legacy
Walking south from the Clock Tower, we encounter the historic teaching halls, notably Hall No. 1. …
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While the historic campus is a place of memory, the adjacent West China Hospital is a place of intense, modern action. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive medical complexes in the world. …
Listen in the app5The Dental School — A Global Pioneer
We must take a moment to discuss a specific jewel in the WCCMS crown: the West China School of Stomatology, or the dental school. It was the first of its kind in China, founded in 1917, and it has maintained its reputation as the…
Listen in the app6Gingko Alley — The Seasonal Rhythm of Academic Life
No tour of the West China Center of Medical Sciences is complete without experiencing its natural landscape, particularly the iconic 'Gingko Alley.' The campus is famous for its ancient gingko trees, some of which are over a…
Listen in the app7The Statue of the Founders — Remembering the Visionaries
As we circle back toward the center of the campus, we encounter various memorials dedicated to the founders and early leaders of West China Union University. These men and women—doctors, educators, and architects from distant…
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Our journey through the West China Center of Medical Sciences brings us to a final reflection on the nature of healing and heritage. We have walked past a clock tower that blends East and West, through red-brick halls that have…
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What is West China Center of Medical Sciences?
West China Center of Medical Sciences is a place in Sichuan · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sichuan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.6411, 104.0667 |
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