2 Days, 1 Night: Epic Chengde Adventure & Dreamy Stay Inside the Summer Palace ✨🏯

If you're planning the ultimate Chengde getaway, this itinerary is an absolute vibe! We arranged everything ourselves (yes, travel boss energy 😉) and squeezed major sights into just 2 days and 1 night!

Our base? Imperial Mountain Resort Chengde (Address: North No. 1, East Bifengmen Road). Staying *inside* the Summer Palace is such a flex—the garden is zen, sika deer casually strolling around, and the family felt instantly chill with all the peaceful vibes. Pro tip: Snap those iconic costume pics with their travel photography service for a real "throwback" feel.

Day 1, we hit up the Jinshanling Great Wall for those legendary mountain views. Think buckets of nature and pure history! After, a stroll through the Chengde Summer Palace (open daily 8am–5:30pm), soaking in the regal vibes. Our night was next-level thanks to catching the Kangxi Ceremony Show—a live outdoor performance with tons of performers in gorgeous traditional costumes, dramatic lights, and that stunning mountain backdrop... This view is 🤩💯!

Day 2 we explored more of Chengde’s cultural gems. Potala Palace and Puning Temple seriously blew us away—the architecture is insta-worthy and totally unlocked our inner history nerd! Lunch in Gubei Water Town was sooo good—the ancient vibes and riverside scenery made it a chef’s kiss tourist spot (open daily, most shops 10am–8pm).

Final hot tip: While the Imperial Mountain Resort is a dream for families (hello, sika deer!), some guests wish the breakfast and room setup matched the hotel’s vibe a bit more. So keep those expectations balanced!

If you want a trip where legend, chill-out nature, and iconic China meets, Chengde should be at the top of your wanderlist! For all your bookings, trip.com has you covered.

Post by Ho Chii Hann | Oct 21, 2025