4 Days 3 Nights Exploring Chengde! Nanny-Level Family Travel Guide, Absolutely Amazing

Chengde is really perfect for family trips! 💯 The Mountain Resort, Little Potala Palace... every spot will keep the kids entertained non-stop～ This super detailed guide helps you easily solve the challenge of traveling with kids, save it now! 🔥

🌟Day 1
⏰9:00-12:00 Mountain Resort
📍Address: Lizhengmen Street, Shuangqiao District, Chengde
The largest existing imperial garden in China!
• Must-visit: Yanyu Tower, Jinshan Pavilion
• Kid-friendly tip: Take a boat ride (50 RMB/person) around the lake, kids love it!
• Transportation: Taxi to "Mountain Resort Lizhengmen"
🕒Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (peak season)

🍽️12:00-14:00 Manchu Eight Bowls
📍Address: Intersection of Shanzhuang East Road and Bifengmen Road
• Recommended dishes: Venison shumai, sticky bean buns (kids love them)
• Average cost: 80 RMB per person
• Decor has strong Manchu characteristics!

⛩️14:30-17:00 Puning Temple
📍Address: No.1 Puning Road, Shuangqiao District, Chengde
• World Cultural Heritage site!
• Must-see: 27-meter tall Thousand-Hand Guanyin (counting hands with kids is super fun)
• Remember to prepare small change for the donation box in advance～

🏨Overnight: Dynasty International Hotel
📍Address: No.22 Wuchang Road
• Family rooms are very thoughtful! Includes children’s slippers and toiletries set
• 5-minute walk to Erxianju Night Market

🌟Day 2
⛰️9:00-12:00 Qingshui Peak National Forest Park
📍Address: Shuangqiao District, Chengde
• Must-try: Cable car up and down the mountain (one way 50 RMB)
• Kid-friendly tip: Bring sun hats + binoculars to watch the unique mountain shapes

🍲12:30-14:00 Lao San Lamb Soup
📍Address: Nanyingzi Street
• A must-eat in Chengde! Rich soup base with free refills
• Child-friendly: Can make a version without cilantro

🏛️14:30-17:00 Chengde Museum
📍Address: Shuangqiao District, Chengde
• Newly opened modern museum
• Basement level has a children’s interactive area where kids can play for over an hour
• Closed on Mondays, don’t go empty-handed!

🌃Night tour: Erxianju Night Market
• Must-eat: Wantuo, Donkey Roll
• Kids’ favorite: Candied hawthorn sticks (10 RMB/stick)

🌟Day 3
🏯9:00-12:00 Little Potala Palace
📍Address: Shuangluan District, Chengde
• Photo tip: Wear bright-colored clothes for better shots!
• The golden roof is stunning under the sunlight ✨

🥟12:30-14:00 Da Qinghua Dumplings
📍Address: Huoshenmiao Community
• Freshly made and cooked on the spot, super delicious
• Provides children’s high chairs, very thoughtful!

🕌14:30-17:00 Xumi Fushou Temple
• More cost-effective with a combined ticket with Little Potala Palace
• Quiet and less crowded, perfect for a slow stroll

🛍️Night tour: Jinlong Shopping Plaza
• 5th floor children’s playground frees parents for over an hour
• Direct bus line 15 access

🌟Day 4
🏔️9:00-12:00 Shuangta Mountain
📍Address: Shuangluan District, Chengde
• Natural wonder! There is a mysterious ancient pagoda on the summit
• Fun to guess the origin with kids and spark their imagination

🍜12:30-14:00 Qiao Family Manchu Eight Bowls
• Must order the sliced meat!
• Offers children’s set meals, very convenient

❄️/🌊Afternoon activities:
Winter: Rehe Royal Ice and Snow Carnival
Other seasons: Walk and birdwatch at Wulie River

💡Practical Tips:
• Combined ticket is more cost-effective: Mountain Resort + Little Potala Palace + Puning Temple = 260 RMB
• Book rooms in advance during peak season (July-August)
• Budget reference: 800-1000 RMB per person

📸Recommended photo spots:
1. Yanyu Tower at the Mountain Resort
2. Golden roof of Little Potala Palace
3. Selfie on the Qingshui Peak cable car
4. Night market food close-ups