Chengde

Chengde was born from the Summer Resort. The Qing emperors moved the summer palace to the foot of the Yanshan Mountains, so the grasslands and Jiangnan, the court and the mountains, were all included in this "heaven-shifting and shrinking" imperial garden

Suggested stay2 nights

Best monthsSummer

Travel rhythmLeisurely

In depth

The Mountain Resort is divided into three zones: lake, plain, and mountain range. Yanyu Tower is modeled after Jiaxing's South Lake, and Wanshuyuan recreates grassland hunting. Climbing Qingchui Peak for a distant view, the entire villa unfolds like a long scroll of green beneath your feet. The Outer Eight Temples outside the villa are even more breathtaking: the Putuo Zongcheng Temple is modeled after the Potala Palace, the Sumeru Temple of Fortune and Longevity was built for the Sixth Panchen Lama, and the golden roof and red walls shine brilliantly in the sunlight. Summer in Chengde is a coolness even emperors would not want to miss

Sample route

Chengde: 2 nights

Day 1: Mountain Resort
Day 2 Eight Outer Temples: Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Sumeru Fushou Temple

Chengde

In depth

Chengde: 2 nights

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