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A complex of gardens and palaces built by the Qing Dynasty as a summer retreat for the emperors from the heat of the lowlands. Today regarded as one of China's Four Great Gardens.
Chengde Mountain Resort is a large complex of imperial palaces and gardens situated in the Shuangqiao District of Chengde in northeastern Hebei province, northern China, about 225 kilometres (140 mi) northeast of China's capital Beijing. This resort was frequently used as a summer vacation place before the Kuomintang Republic of China. Because of its vast and rich collection of Chinese landscapes and architecture, Chengde Mountain Resort in many ways is a culmination of all the variety of gardens, pagodas, temples and palaces from various regions of China. In 1994, The Mountain Resort was awarded World Heritage Site status.
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承德博物馆
Visitors are expected to make an appointment before visiting. Appointments can be made on WeChat or by phone.
Qingchui Peak Stargazing
Join an organized stargazing session in the park, away from city light pollution. With telescopes and expert guides, explore the night sky and learn about constellations, offering a peaceful and educational retreat.
普宁寺: Puning Si
This temple houses the awesome statue of Guanyin. She measures 22 m high and is the tallest wooden Buddhist statue in the world.