Travel Guide to the Mountain Resort in Chengde
Pre-trip Preparation
Documents: Valid ID card, etc.
Clothing: Bring a light jacket in summer and wear comfortable sneakers.
Supplies: Sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella, portable charger
Medications: Cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, bandages
🚗Transportation Guide
High-speed train: Arrive at Chengde South Station, then take bus route 69 or a taxi.
Self-driving: About 2 hours on the Beijing-Chengde Expressway, toll fee is CNY 105.
Bus: Take routes 5, 7, 11, or 15 in the city to the Huoshen Temple Station.
🌟Attraction Introduction
Palace Area: The core area, with buildings such as the Danbo Jingcheng Hall
Lake Area: You can take a boat tour and check out the Misty Rain Tower.
Plain Area: Attractions include the Rehe River and Mongolian yurts.
Mountain Area: You can take a mountain tour bus to overlook the panoramic view.
Outer Eight Temples: Eight Tibetan Buddhist temples with different styles
🥯Food Recommendations
Lotus Leaf Duck: Full of lotus fragrance, rich but not greasy
Corn with Pine Nuts: Sweet, soft, and waxy, refreshing and relieving
Imperial Lamb Soup: Slow-cooked for 12 hours, rich in flavor
Imperial Braised Pancake: Crispy, chewy, and layered
🏠Accommodation Suggestions
Inside the scenic area: Qiwanglou Hotel, etc., prices are higher
Urban area: High cost performance and convenient transportation
🗺️Tour Route
One-day tour: Enter from Lizheng Gate → Palace Area → Mountain Area → Lake Area → Plain Area → Exit from Wanshuyuan Gate
Two-day tour: Mountain Resort on the first day, Outer Eight Temples and Hammer Rock Mountain on the second day
⚠️Important Tips
Best time to visit: June–October
Ticket price: CNY 130 during peak season, CNY 90 during off season
Opening hours: 7:30–18:00
Suggested duration: 1–2 days
Post by Gonzalez Kimberly Kim | Apr 30, 2025
