Chengde Mountain Resort: A Misty Painting Come to Life

The "Misty Rain Tower" (烟雨楼) within the resort was commissioned by Emperor Qianlong to recreate the dreamy landscapes of Jiangnan. Encircled by tranquil waters and weeping willows, with mist-shrouded mountains in the distance, the pavilion dissolves into a living ink-wash painting during drizzling rains. True to its inscribed plaque proclaiming "A Misty Painting Come to Life" (烟雨画境), this ethereal scenery—where architecture, lake and peaks merge in poetic haze—invites visitors into a meditative escape. #chinatravel#travel #couplestrip #thingstodo #myitinerary #china