Putuo temple, aka the “Little Potala Palace”

Getting There - The best and easiest way is to go there by car / taxi.
Tickets - For 80 yuans, you can get a ticket to Waiba temple (down the road and much smaller), and the Putuo Zongcheng temple (which is the one known as the Little Potala Palace).
Attractions - so many things to see, but the Red Roof (if I’m not mistaken) was inspired in the Tibetan Potala Palace, so the architecture and the colors - maroon, white, yellow and green - really stand out when compared to other temples.
Hotels - there are some hotels nearby, and I definitely recommend the Puning Mountain Resort Hotel if you want to stay at a place that has beautiful Chinese architecture.
Food & Restaurants - When you go out from the temple complex, there are many shops selling noodles, almonds, and so on.
Shopping - There are many shops inside the temple complex and outside selling fans, bracelets, and so on. #chengde #putuotemple

Post by G. Solo Traveler | Jul 13, 2023