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| Chengde City |
In ancient times Chengde was
called Rehe, but it wasn't until 1703 AD when Emperor Kangxi of the Qing
Dynasty constructed the Imperial Summer Resort that Chengde became a place of
political importance. Chengde gradually developed into a flourishing city,
despite downturns during the reign of Emperor Xianfeng and the Revolution of
1911. In 1993, the jurisdiction of today's Chengde was established to include
eight counties and three districts with a total population of 3.49 million.
Chengde is located at the
foot of Yanshan Mountains in the basin on the west bank of Wulie River. This
beautiful locale has attracted visitors for centuries and is home to some of
China's most important and impressive temples. The Chengde region borders
Liaoning Province in the east and Inner Mongolia to the north. Its west border
is Zhangjiakou City and Beijing is to its southwest.Chengde city is best famous for Bishu Shanzhuang( the Imperial Summer Villa and Mountain Resort), a summer palace for the Qing Emperor that grew to be larger than Beijing Forbidden City and Summer Palace combined. The temple and Mountain Resort buildings of Chengde is wonderful, inclding replicas of Tibetan Potala Palace, Puning Temple and kinds of Tibetan and Mongolian Lama temples. To visit all the attractions listed above will take you about 2 full days.
Below are our suggested itineraries for your reference based on your travel time in Chengde
| 1. Chengde Train Station—Your Hotel One Way Transfer Service |
| 2. If you have only half of one day free in Chengde, we suggest: |
| Half Day Tour: Putuo Zongcheng Temple and Puning Temple |
| 3. If you have 1 day free in Chengde, we suggest: |
| Day 01: Mountain Resort(Bishu Shanzhuang), Putuo Zongcheng Temple(Little Potala Palace), Puning Temple and Pule Temple |
| 4. If you have 2 days free in Chengd, we suggest: |
| Day 01:Mountain Resort(Bishu Shanzhuang) and Pule Temple Day 02: Visit Putuo Zongcheng Temple (Little Potala Palace), Puning Temple |
Railway
Station Transfer, Mountain Resort, Puning Temple, Putuozongsheng
Temple, Temple (Mini Potala Palace), Xume Fushou Temple, Pule Temple, Wooden
Club Mountain including Cableway, 3 Chinese meals
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| Mountain Resort |
Mountain Resort
The Imperial Summer Resort was the largest imperial garden in the
Qing Dynasty. It covers over 5 million square meters, twice as big as the
Summer Palace in Beijing. Built in the Qing Dynasty by emperors Kangxi and
Qianlong, it took 89 years to complete. And the goal was to collect all the
beauty in the world and gather it in one place. In addition to the imperial
gardens, the Mountain Resort is a summer destination, popular for its wonderful
scenery and pleasant climate. The area boasts a range of grand palaces,
delicate temples and exquisite pavilions amid tranquil waters and impressive
mountain terrain. In addition to sightseeing, visitors can choose from a range
of activities, including walking, hiking, climbing, riding and sailing inside the
garden.
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| Puning Temple |
Puning Temple
Puning Temple, also known as the Temple of Universal Peace, was
designed in the Tibetan style. It was built in 1755 to proclaim Emperor
Qianlong's victory over Mongolian, and is commemorated at the site in four
languages: Tibetan, Mongolian, Chinese and Manchu. The main feature is an
impressive wooden Buddha, 22-meters tall, with 42 arms and an eye on each palm.
Inside the temple, there are a number of buildings, including Bell and Drum
Towers, Pavilions and Heaven King Palace.
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| Putuozongsheng Temple |
Putuozongsheng Temple
Putuozongsheng Temple is the largest of the Chengde temples,
designed after Lhasa's famed Potala palace. It was built between 1767 and 1771
with some 60 structures on the temple grounds. The design of the site mingled
colorful architecture with the area's natural beauty, with the whole complex
facing the mountains and lake. Its main structure is covered with copper tiles
in the form of fish scales. This sits atop a three-tiered foundation of
dazzling decoration. The ornate carvings, gilding and swirls of color somehow
enhances the solemn atmosphere of the temple.
Xumi Fushou Temple
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| Xumifushou Temple |
The Wooden Club Mountain
Located
on the east bank of the Wulie River, it is one of Chende’s most famous mountains. The mountain has a great peak
named the “wooden club” as it looks like the club used
by local women to beat cloths when washing the
cloths.
According
to the research, the wooden club mountain form had a history of over 3 million
years. The mountain peak is approximately 59.42 meters high, and the height for
the wooden club is 38.29 meters. The peak is slim and graceful and has a beautiful
look from every side.
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