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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Chengde County [2025]
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
49132 reviews
10
From AU$ 85.71
Based on 66 reviews
Universal Beijing Resort and Sorrounding | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864000688688
Address: Universal Beijing Resort, Tongzhou District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Summer Water Party
The world's fifth Universal Studios theme park
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Let's talk about the Ctrip tickets first. I compared them on the official website and other platforms: they were safe, and the meal package was the lowest price, a great deal.
I won't say much about Universal Studios; this is my second visit. Last time, it was right after the pandemic restrictions were lifted and during the Spring Festival, I thought tickets would be high and wouldn't be crowded on the third day of the Lunar New Year. I was wrong, and I didn't have time to go into the Kung Fu Panda Pavilion. This time, I explored almost everything and rode the Decepticon roller coaster three times. I completed my trip perfectly. I didn't have a FastPass or an Early Bird, but it was perfectly adequate. Important note: Don't eat at the Bad Guys' Restaurant, and don't order pizza if you do!
I went with my children and bought a 1.5-day ticket. It rained on the second day.
We entered the park at 2:00 am on the first day. It was summer vacation. We waited in line for two hours for Jurassic Adventure, an hour for the AllSpark float parade, and another hour for the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey light show after a little over 8:00 am. The first half-day included: light photography, Jurassic Adventure, Waterworld, floats, AllSpark, light show, and Forbidden Journey. Food: Braised pork pancakes, Mengniu Ice Cream Workshop chocolate, and a bottle of water for 15 yuan.
It rained on the second day, and the lines for all attractions were significantly shorter. We entered the park, took photos with the actors, played all the Minions, went through Jurassic World twice, and then had dinner at Three Broomsticks. In the afternoon, we watched all the Kung Fu Panda rides, including the untamable show. My child is 8 years old and was scared of the Forbidden Journey. We didn't dare play the Hippogriff, Leap of Faith, or the Decepticons. We didn't think the 30-minute wait for the Velociraptor Encounter was worth it, but we did everything else. The two attractions were average, and we left the park at 4:00 AM, mainly because the kids weren't very energetic. We bought some souvenirs and went to Mengniu for a 100-yuan ice cream combo. That was the end of our trip. I recommend buying a three-item Premium Pass plus a single-day ticket; it's crucial for children to avoid long lines. Among the three, I chose the Spark, Forbidden Journey, and Minions Mayhem—a great value. For those with more stamina, a 1.5-day ticket will save you money and allow you to enjoy the entire park, but it's tiring. Also, it's better to visit on a rainy day than a sunny one; shorter lines are crucial.
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The Palace Museum
4.8
/5
184523 reviews
10
From AU$ 17.79
Based on 14,228 reviews
Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864009501925
Address: No. 4, Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Admire the flowers and plants in the Imperial Garden in Forbidden City
World Heritage Site
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Teacher Lin Yi is great! The explanation is vivid and interesting, not boring, and children and adults are listening. The whole trip is patient and will take care of everyone's feelings. This tour has a good explanation and is impressed.
A must to visit in Beijing. Must be booked one week before and on trip.com you have to wait for the confirmation which can take some days. On the site there are not so many tables with explanations so it suggested to take an audio guide on site because the one provided by trip.com is not so good. It takes around 4 hours to visit all and on sunny days it suggests an umbrella.
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Badaling Great Wall
4.7
/5
53425 reviews
10
From AU$ 8.58
Based on 11,092 reviews
Badaling Great Wall/Badaling Wildlife Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864008180088
Address: Exit 58 of G6 Beijing-Lhasa Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Take a cable car to enjoy the fall scenery of The Great Wall
World Heritage Site
Saved by 7336 users38074 positive reviews
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First time visit Badaling Great Wall. Bought the 2 ways cable car ticket and great wall admission ticket though trip.com. Took the cable car up to the Great Wall tower 8 then walked / climbed to tower 9, 10, 11 and finally 12. A lot of excercise and steep uphill and downhill. Not suitable for old people. However, the scenic views are malverous.
Badaling is a prime spot in the Beijing section, but it's overcrowded with tourists! If you'd like to see a different, more unique section of the Beijing section, I recommend Mutianyu, where there aren't many tourists and the scenery is stunning...
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Prince Kung's Palace Museum
4.7
/5
29791 reviews
8.8
From AU$ 8.58
Based on 430 reviews
Houhai Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8601083288149
Address: No.14, Liuyin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Ginkgo trees and ancient buildings create an autumn scene
Over 30 different architectural complexes
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Director Wang's lectures on Prince Gong's Mansion were excellent. He was clear and patient, and he managed to make complex history interesting. His professional knowledge was solid, and he incorporated illustrations and text for easier understanding. It wasn't boring, and I learned a lot.
It's worth a visit. I touched the word "Fu", walked the path of prosperity, and saw the golden nanmu worth 2.7 billion. I like the tour guide's explanation of the scenic area. The introduction was detailed and the children loved it!
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Temple of Heaven
4.7
/5
19150 reviews
8.7
Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8601067028866
Address: No.1, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Stroll on Ginkgo Avenue's Golden Carpet
World Heritage Site
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The Temple of Heaven is much larger than I imagined. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is truly majestic and spectacular. You can't truly appreciate it without experiencing it firsthand. I highly recommend going if you haven't been!
It was definitely pollen season, but we didn't encounter any, which was fine.
The Temple of Heaven is always crowded, so be sure to go early, otherwise you'll be missing everyone.
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Summer Palace
4.7
/5
48490 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 57.42
Based on 15,098 reviews
Zhongguancun Area | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 19, Gongmeng Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Overlook autumn scenery from the Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)
World Cultural Heritage
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The explanation was humorous and easy to understand, making it enjoyable for both adults and children. It also incorporated historical stories. I didn't listen to the guide's explanation last time, but this time, I felt very benefited after listening to the guide's explanation. The scenery was beautiful. The guide was also very good and recommended us. There were not many passers-by, so we were able to fully explore the attractions. I hope to use the same guide next time.
The West Causeway of the Summer Palace is located in the western part of the garden. It was built by Emperor Qianlong, modeled after the Six Bridges of the Su Causeway in Hangzhou. From north to south, the six bridges are Jiehu Bridge, Binfeng Bridge, Yudai Bridge, Jingqiao Bridge, Lianqiao Bridge, and Liuqiao Bridge. Each bridge has its own unique design, blending the essence of northern and southern garden art. Yudai Bridge is the most eye-catching. Its single-arch, high-arched white marble bridge has a clear span of 11.38 meters and a flowing curve. Large vessels can pass through it, and a boat barge is located on the west side of the bridge.
It is a prime example of a classical Chinese stone arch bridge and the only intact original Qianlong structure to survive after 1860. The other five bridges were destroyed, and the current bridges are reconstructions. Standing on the six bridges, you can see the Wuquanshan Pagoda clearly, as if it were right inside the garden.
To reach the Six Bridges of the West Causeway, you can take a boat from the east bank of Kunming Lake or from the Dragon King Temple Pier to Yudai Bridge. Alternatively, you can reach it by land from the marble barge, heading south from Jiehu Bridge. Visitors to the Summer Palace should not forget to walk along the West Causeway!
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MuTianYu Great Wall
4.8
/5
26652 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 9.65
Based on 24,427 reviews
Mutianyu Great Wall/Xiangshuihu Great Wall area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8601061626022
Address: Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Overlooking the Great Wall (Cable car)
Shoguan Terrace (Landmark)
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Great trip. Perfect!! The road to tower 20 - Hero's Platform. Cable car + Tabagoon worth it!!
The scenery is truly beautiful, with plenty of green space. The air is fresh!
It was a sunny day when we went, so the air was fresh, and the blue sky and white clouds made it even more magnificent.
It's truly a magnificent building! I'm so proud to be Chinese!
I brought my kids along, and they had a blast climbing it! We didn't feel tired at all!
Overall, it was a pretty relaxing trip!
Not many people there! And there were lots of foreigners there! They really added to the scenery!
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Wu Lan Bu Tong Series Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
2458 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 25.77
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8604765030588
Address: Jingwu Line, Keshiketeng Qi, Chifeng Shi, Neimenggu Zizhiqu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
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It’s worth going. It’s best to stay for 2 nights and thoroughly play. On the third day, I set off to Chifeng City and take the National View Avenue. It’s about 400 miles. The desert rides camels. The origin of the Daliao country. The museum is very shocking in the city. Finally, I went to the Kalka Wangye Mansion, the last Mongolian Wangye, the patriotic Wangye, Help Daqing Pingding Zhungar rebellion. A good place worth a few more trips, Ulan Butong I love you 😊.
The scenery is beautiful and worth a visit, but the surrounding environment needs improvement. The road is too narrow, and I hope the government can expand it.
I hope the My Fair Princess attraction will inform everyone that vehicles cannot exit once they enter, as this would be very inconvenient for tourists in a hurry. Because I couldn't exit after entering, I spent almost two hours wandering around enjoying the beautiful scenery, and there was only a one-way road inside.
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The Mountain Resort Scenic Area
4.6
/5
23640 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 27.86
Based on 429 reviews
Chengde Mountain Resort/Eight Outer Temples Area | 32.3 km from downtown
Phone +864000314999
Address: Lizhengmen St, Shuangqiao Qu, Chengde Shi, Hebei Sheng, China, 067000
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Summer concerts & tea ceremonies
Summer Qing Dynasty cultural experience
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The scenery is nice and worth seeing. Setting aside the price, I just wanted to offer a suggestion: I really don't understand why veterans' cards from other provinces don't work. Perhaps it's to cover maintenance costs or something else? I feel like there's some regional disparity. You could get half price, too.
For those traveling alone, I recommend purchasing a small transportation package within the park. The mountain bus is highly recommended; it's a must. The penultimate stop offers a bird's-eye view of several major Chengde attractions. The lake boat is just okay—you'd miss it if you didn't, but then you'd feel completely unnecessary if you did. We didn't take the plains boat; the tour guide said there was only one attraction, but I'm not sure if that was true, so we skipped it. I hope this helps others who haven't been yet.
The Mountain Resort is so huge that you should set aside a whole day to visit it slowly. The tour guide we found was very professional in his explanations. The tour lasted more than 5 hours and was great. I will bring my parents here again next time I have the chance!
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Beijing Wildlife Park
4.7
/5
30588 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 31.07
Based on 97 reviews
Daxing Airpot | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8601089216666
Address: Wanmu Forest, Yucheng Town, Daxing District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Animal shows (bear & monkey)
Feed animals through irons (200+)
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There are a lot of people, so you can drive first and then walk. The facilities are complete, but electric cars need to be reserved in advance. It is basically impossible to book them on the day. It is very inconvenient without an electric car. It is recommended that you make a reservation in advance.
I'm glad my notes are helpful. Below is my honest review of the Beijing Wildlife Park. I hope it's helpful:
Pros:
A wide variety of animals: The Beijing Wildlife Park boasts over 500 species, including giant pandas, Siberian tigers, giraffes, rhinos, and more. It's a great place for families to enjoy an educational and entertaining visit with children.
Beautiful Natural Environment: The park's design is close to nature, with lush greenery and spacious living areas for the animals, allowing visitors to better observe their natural habits.
Diverse Tours: In addition to the standard walking area, there are also drive-through areas, performances, and feeding opportunities, enriching the experience.
Strong Science and Education: The park features science exhibitions and guides, perfect for children to learn about animals and enhance their environmental awareness.
Cons:
Traffic Congestion: Traffic around the park is prone to congestion during peak hours on holidays and weekends, so it's recommended to plan your trip in advance.
Maintenance Needs Improvement in Some Areas: Some facilities and exhibition areas appear a bit dated, and there is room for improvement in hygiene and maintenance.
The experience may be affected by heavy crowds, especially in popular areas, where lines are long and some attractions have extended wait times.
Overall Review:
Beijing Wildlife Park is a great place for the whole family, with a diverse animal species and beautiful surroundings, perfect for enhancing children's knowledge of animals and environmental awareness. Avoiding peak times and planning your trip in advance will enhance the experience. If you love animals and nature, this place is definitely worth a visit!
I hope my review was helpful! If you have any specific suggestions or questions, please let me know!
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