A magical place to escape the summer heat and take stunning photos

🚗 How can you visit Chengde without seeing the Mountain Resort? This 3-day, 2-night royal garden tour guide is a must-have, taking you through the Qing Dynasty's imperial summer retreat ✨

【Itinerary】
Day1:
📍 Chengde Mountain Resort (8:00-17:30)
👉 Must-see: Danbo Jingcheng Hall, Misty Rain Tower, Rehe Spring
👉 Tips: Recommended to buy mountain circuit bus ticket (¥60/person) to save energy and enjoy panoramic views
🥢 Lunch recommendation: Old Three Mutton Soup near the exit (¥30/person)

Day2:
📍 Puning Temple (8:00-17:00)
👉 Home to the world's largest Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue
📍 Putuo Zongcheng Temple (8:30-17:00)
👉 "Little Potala Palace" with stunning red-and-white Tibetan architecture
🥢 Dinner recommendation: Manchu Eight Bowls (Lizhengmen branch)

Day3:
📍 Hammer Peak National Forest Park (8:00-17:00)
👉 Marvel at the unique Hammer Mountain natural landscape
📍 Chengde Museum (9:00-16:30, closed Mondays)
👉 Perfect place to learn about Chengde's history and culture

【Must-try Foods】
🔥 Old Three Mutton Soup: Delicious broth, perfect with baked cakes
🔥 Manchu Eight Bowls: Authentic Manchu imperial cuisine
🔥 Chengde Lüdagun: Specialty dessert, soft and sweet

【Accommodation Recommendations】
🏨 Atour Hotel Chengde Mountain Resort (5-minute walk to resort)
🏨 Hong Kong Hotel (established 4-star with great value)

【Practical Tips】
1. Best seasons are summer/autumn, but bring jackets for temperature drops
2. Combo tickets offer better value (Mountain Resort + Eight Outer Temples ¥280)
3. Most downtown taxi rides cost under ¥10