Day 1 | Morning
Chengde Mountain Resort
Opening Hours: Open from 11/1-3/31,8:00am-5:30pm
Ticket Price: 130 RMB
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days
Location: Lizhengmen St, Shuangqiao Qu, Chengde Shi, Hebei Sheng, China, 067000
Construction of the resort began in 1703 and took 89 years to complete, spanning the reigns of the Qing emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. This was the second political center apart from Beijing during the Qing dynasty. The mountain resort is divided into four major areas. On the south side are the palace and lake areas, and on the north side are the mountain and grassland areas. The palace and lake areas house the essence of the mountain resort. The lake area contains many examples of architecture from China’s Jiangnan region just south of the Yangtze River. These are a result of the love the emperors Kangxi and Qianlong had for the Jiangnan scenery.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: The Mountain Resort was the summer retreat for some of the Qing Emporers and it's scale and beauty definitely speaks of power of the Qing at its height. There is the Palace area which is now a museum with an extre fee to enter, however it is probably worth it. The there is the lakes area which are one of the best parts. Artificial islands house pavilions and palaces which are great for walking around and then having a rest in the shade. To the right of the lakes is the plains area showing the manchurian heritage of the Qing dynasty. This area if just grassland, but at the end there are some Mongolian yurts and a tall pagoda. Then there is the mountain area which takes up most of the space of the resort. This area is sometimes closed (late winter and spring), but the tour bus that races around the mountains is definitely worth it. There are many areas in which you can get off, with the highlight probably being the view of the 'mini potala palace' from the wall. Definitely worthy of its designation as a world heritage site, and worth going, despite the rather steep price (at least for Chinese standards).
Z&A: awesome place. totally worth a visit. the scenic environment plus the wonderful climate make this scenic spot extremely exciting and adventurous. if you are desiring a trip which will not only be exciting but also be giving you peace and tranquility you must visit this resort not only is this resort comfy and inviting but the people here are usually very welcoming and have a great attitude which will make your visit even more worth it!
Day 1 | Afternoon
Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Puning Temple.
Puning Temple
Opening Hours: Open from 11/1-3/31,8:30am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 60 RMB
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours
Location: Puning Rd, Shuangqiao Qu, Chengde Shi, Hebei Sheng, China
Puning Temple, also known as Big Buddha Temple, is on the north side of Chengde Mountain Resort. It is a large Tibetan Buddhist temple in northern China. It was built during the Qianlong Period of the Qing Dynasty by the Emperor Qianlong for the king of Mongolia. The temple is magnificent and elegant. Tourists can visit and take photos of it. Many monks visit the temple. It is an ideal place to pray for happiness.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: the most gorgeous temple we have visited so far! we arrived just before closing and had the entire place just for ourselves for almost an hour! simply amazing
Day 1 | Evening
After visiting the glorious Puning Temple, Imperial Mountain Resort Chengde nearby is the best place to stay.
Imperial Mountain Resort Chengde
The Qi Wang Lou Hotel(Chengde Imperial Mountain Resort) was originally a royal garden inside Chengde's feature attraction, the Imperial Summer Villa and gardens, a UNESCO world heritage site and China's largest Imperial gardens. Thanks to its privileged location, the hotel has played host to a number of global political leaders.
For business travelers, small conference rooms are on hand for private events and meetings.
* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.
