Chengde Must-Visit Royal Attractions List
by TheArtisticEdge
Oct 21, 2025
[Tiptop][Tiptop][Tiptop] Introduction to attractions
Chengde Summer Resort is one of the four famous gardens in China and a World Cultural Heritage Site. It is located in the north of Chengde city center in Hebei Province and covers an area of 5.64 million square meters. The main attractions include:
[Tiptop][Tiptop][Tiptop] Yanbo Zhishuang Palace: The main hall of the summer resort, the residence of the emperor of the Qing Dynasty and the place where court affairs were handled.
[Tiptop][Tiptop][Tiptop] Water Heart Pavilion: Located in the center of the lake, it is an excellent place to enjoy the lake view.
[Tiptop][Tiptop][Tiptop] Wenjin Pavilion: Built after the Tianyi Pavilion in Ningbo, it contains the "Sikuquanshu".
[Tiptop][Tiptop][Tiptop] Puning Temple: Located outside the summer resort, it is famous for its magnificent statue of Guanyin with Thousand Hands and Thousand Eyes.
[Tiptop][Tiptop][Tiptop] Outer Eight Temples: Distributed around the summer resort, it was a temple complex built by the Qing emperor to unite the border peoples.
[Congratulate][Congratulate][Congratulate]Best travel time
[Congratulate][Congratulate][Congratulate] Summer (June-August): The summer resort is a veritable summer resort, with summer temperatures 3-5°C lower than the city, suitable for summer escape.
[Congratulate][Congratulate][Congratulate] Autumn (September-October): The Chrysanthemum Festival is held at this time, which is a good time to enjoy the flowers.
[Congratulate][Congratulate][Congratulate] Spring (April-May): Pleasant climate for excursions.
[Congratulate][Congratulate][Congratulate] Winter (November-February of the following year): There are fewer tourists, suitable for avoiding the peak, but need to pay attention to keeping warm.
[EuropeAfrica][EuropeAfrica][EuropeAfrica] Transportation mode
[Metro] [Metro] [Metro] Train: From Beijing, you can take the high-speed rail to Chengde South Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to the Summer Resort.
[Tramcar][Tramcar][Tramcar] Long-distance bus: There is a direct bus from the front door of Beijing to Chengde Summer Resort, which is convenient and fast.
[TaxiFront][TaxiFront][TaxiFront] Transportation in the city: The starting price of a taxi in Chengde is 5 yuan, and the fare from any location in the city to the summer resort does not exceed 10 yuan.
[Car][Car][Car]Driving:
There is parking around the summer resort, but parking spaces are tight during holidays, so advance planning is recommended.
[House][House][House] Accommodation recommendations
There are several hotels to choose from near the Summer Resort for visitors with different budgets:
[Mall][Mall][Mall] high-end hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn, Chengde Summer Resort: Located in the city center, within walking distance to the scenic area, with complete facilities.
[Mall][Mall][Mall] Chengde Palace Hotel: Just a few minutes drive from the Summer Resort, excellent service.
Mid-range hotels:
[M-Store][M-Store][M-Store] Holiday Inn Chengde Yuanbaoshan: Moderate price, convenient transportation.
Budget Hotels:
[Hotel][Hotel][Hotel] Chengde Zhaofeng International Hotel: Good value for money, suitable for tourists with a limited budget.
[Fire][Fire][Fire] Precautions
Safety Tips:
[Fire] There are steps and lakes in some areas within the Summer Resort, and attention should be paid to anti-slip, especially for visitors with children.
[Fire] It is strictly prohibited to enter prohibited areas or touch artifacts to ensure your own safety.
Civilized Tourism:
[Fire] Please do not litter, protect the scenic environment.
[Glasses][Glasses][Glasses]Guide Service:
It is recommended to employ a guide or join a tour to gain insight into the history and culture of the Summer Resort.
[BaseballCap][BaseballCap][BaseballCap] Weather & Equipment:
You need to carry sunscreen in summer, and keep warm in winter.
The summer resort has a larger area, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
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