Hebei Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Aranya Travel Guide

Off-season Aranya is really comfortable! Two-day and one-night guide! Aranya in November is perfect for vacation, the leaves turn yellow, the scenery is beautiful with fewer people, no need to queue for meals, two days and one night is just right. ‼️Attached is a super detailed guide, it is recommended to save it. ✅Photo check-in ①Aranya Chapel ②Lonely Library ③Doghouse ④Coffee shops around the beach ⑤Nordic street corner ⑥Seaside swing (behind the Sand Dune Art Museum) ✅About transportation Beijing Station-Changli Station (if you can't buy a ticket, you can directly buy to Beidaihe, the whole journey is about 3 hours, after getting off the train, directly take a taxi to the hotel, about 30 minutes.) ✅About catering I personally think that the taste of the canteen in the community is not bad, the price is relatively affordable, I recommend the third canteen, the sixth canteen, the per capita is super low. ✅About accommodation Accommodation recommends hotels in the Aranya community, the off-season price is not expensive, basically includes breakfast, snacks, coffee, etc., feel like a quick return. Close to the beach, the attractions are relatively close, there are basically shuttle buses, it is convenient to go anywhere. ✅Precautions ①Aranya Chapel and Lonely Library need to be booked one day in advance. ②Be sure to check the sunrise time in advance to avoid missing it. ③If you stay in a hotel in the community, remember to report the license plate number to the hotel when taking a taxi, otherwise you will not be able to enter. ④The temperature has dropped, it is colder to watch the sunrise by the sea, the wind is strong, bring warm clothes and down jackets.

Beijing Escape | Qinhuangdao | Lonely Library

This is a nice weekend escape from Beijing - around 2hr15 ride on the fast speed train. The library and church are actually part of the Aranya resort and is located on the beach front of the resort. You can chose to stay in the resort or can also stay outside and pay only to enter the library area . I stayed outside and payed an entrance fee. However I would really recommend booking a room and staying in Aranya. You can’t really swim in the sea but the resort seems to have its own pool, restaurant and even a livehouse. Also if are able to avoid the holiday periods - you can actually get some nice deals at Aranya. #chinatravel #wecreate #beijing

Aranya! This nice “little town”! 🌊

Aranya! The best place to visit while you’re in Qinhuangdao! Totally worth it! This “little town” has got everything inside! The beach, many western restaurants and bars, outdoor movie area, cinema, library, church etc! The architecture is very modern! I will definitely return during summer! Would love to spend some summer holidays here! #holidays

Aranya

Getting There - 2 hours by speed train from Beijing Attractions - Beaches, Church and more Hotels - Aranya beach resort Food & Restaurants - local and international food available Shopping - not recommended #china #金秋赏枫胜地 #登山 #国家公园 #本地遊 #境外遊

Promise me! You must come to Qinhuangdao to see the frozen sea in winter

I really like the sea in Qinhuangdao in January ( The white frozen sea, the blue sky, the red lighthouse, I have an illusion of being in Iceland FREE Free! FREE Free! And the seagulls from Siberia, I brought seagull food Seeing the red lighthouse by the sea It's like a scene in Miyazaki's comics I love this unpopular and deserted seaside in Qinhuangdao too much I brought a fountain and fireworks, it's so romantic! But it's not obvious at night Sisters, come and take pictures while there are not many people! The lanterns are also brought by myself~ In order to set off the atmosphere of the upcoming New Year, Beidaihe Dongshan Bathing Beach (A little bit of the beach in front of Pigeon Nest Park)|Free

Theme park for the day! 😸

Dr. Sinbeson Theme park in Beidaihe,Qinhuangdao! This theme park is small but super nice! You can explore the castle inside and if you go up to the roof it offers a beautiful view of the park! There was a nice restaurant and bar too! The ticket price is only 10 rmb! #themepark #themeparks

Beidaihe Bazaar!🫴🏼

This market street in Beidaihe is beautiful! Amazing architecture, many shops and restaurants! Perfect place to take a walk during the evening, and you can find many nice spots to take pictures! #streetfood #market

I am writing my first post today. this is about our recent trip to this lovely small city of Beidaihe , Neat Beijing. we did our two Nights and three days trip during recent october National day holidays. As it was a first long major holiday after COVID-19. So it was special but on the same time it was so called risky. we decided not to go far from Bejing and after doing some research on trip.com decided to visit this place. This city and it's attraction are wonderful. we really enjoyed the beach , Greate wall, fun filled evening , Photos , drinks .. and yes delicious Seafood. it was not a regular turist place hence was very nice crowd.. not too many people though it was National holiday Trip.com has provided very accurate information about this city . I used trip.com attraction list and used it like a google to roam around . it's amazing .. keep adding more and more information as possing .. we are looking forward to visit this place again in summer so that my kids can also enjoy bath in clean sea water . please comment if you like my some of the pics I clicked during this trip .

Baoding Weekend Day Trip - Zhengding Ancient City

Zhengding is really suitable for Baoding people to travel on weekends‼️ I'm sharing my travel tips with everyone✅ 🚊Travel 1⃣️The mode of transportation we chose is the train! We bought tickets for the 7:02-8:21 Baoding—Zhengding and♻️19:51-21:06 Zhengding—Baoding trains These two trains are just perfect for a day's play! 2⃣️Upon arriving at Zhengding station, I suggest taking a taxi directly to the Grand Buddha Temple (also known as Longxing Temple), don't go to Yong'an Gate first❌There's nothing there, and it's super far from the real attractions! 💟Sightseeing 1⃣️We didn't do much planning, our plan was a City walk, just strolling and browsing, following the signs to Longxing Temple! Longxing Temple requires a ticket🎫to enter - 50 yuan for adults and 25 for students. My rating is: it's worth the price, 🈶️photos 3-11 are all taken by me inside Longxing Temple, Longxing Temple is known as the foremost temple outside of Beijing for good reason, you can learn about its historical background before you go, it makes the visit more interesting haha! 2⃣️I think Zhongshan Road is a scenery itself! You'll see the super photogenic red walls, you'll see green buses shuttling through the tree-lined avenues... 3⃣️Zhengding Ancient City South Gate Wall It looks especially beautiful when the lights are on at night, standing on the wall you can overlook the entire panorama of Zhengding Ancient City! 🥘Food 1⃣️After visiting Longxing Temple, it was time for lunch, we chose the Wang's Shaomai across the street for lunch, mainly ordering some local specialties - Zhengding collapsed liver, hot cut meatballs, hohhot noodles, as well as cold dishes and millet soup. I think the taste is okay, you can try the local flavors. Also, I highly recommend the millet soup! Super delicious!!! 2⃣️Jar Oven Baked Buns Along the way, you'll encounter many jar oven baked bun shops, I think you can just pick any! Crispy and delicious! 3⃣️Romanlin Do Zhengding people love this ice cream shop, I came across many on one street! But the aesthetic is really high, I personally recommend mint and chocolate flavors, tiramisu and rum are too sweet‼️ ⚠️⚠️⚠️We finished touring around seven o'clock, in the morning after getting off the train we saw a small commodity market next to the station, so we decided to check it out in the evening, and then! We discovered a new world‼️There was a huge night market, the biggest I've ever seen, with all kinds of snacks available. After seeing this night market, I feel like the night markets I've been to before are not worth mentioning😭 No exaggeration, you'll know once you've been there!

Everyone should definitely take the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Zhengding in Shijiazhuang, Hebei

Originally, the trip to the ancient city was not very certain, and it was a last-minute decision, but what I received was an unexpected surprise! Looking around, the entire ancient city is well constructed, preserving the simplicity of the old city while accommodating modern construction. The environment is super clean, and the streets, play facilities, and public restrooms are very well maintained! The commercial atmosphere of the ancient city is not heavy, and it has retained the feel of the original ancient city very well. A variety of specialty foods are gathered here, where you can eat very authentic Hebei cuisine. There are plenty of historical sites, suitable for exploring ancient culture and art. It's suitable for young people to do a City Walk, and you'll end the day with a lot of gains. The consumption is moderate, and the transportation is very convenient. Zhengding ancient city lantern viewing strategy: Navigation can go to the south gate, which is the entrance. There are a lot of people, and the queue is endless, but the police uncles and security are working very hard, and the overall order is very good, and it's quick to get on the city wall. After getting on the wall, pay special attention to your feet, as the ground is not even, and some wire boxes on the ground can easily trip you up, and it may be difficult to notice with the crowd. No reservation is needed, and you can just go up and stroll around, but it's hard to take pictures, it's all people, there are only a few large lanterns, also all surrounded by people, the rest are small lanterns. It's not very suitable for walking with kids, as it will be a long walk, and there are still quite a few places to eat. The price of tricycles is quite high, 20 yuan per person, and it's very hard to get a taxi, so try to park near the south gate as much as possible. During the Spring Festival, there are especially many people, really a lot. If you want to see the lanterns, you need to park your car half a day in advance. Be mentally prepared, because you'll have to queue for public toilets, restaurants, to see the lanterns on the city wall, and to get off the city wall. Many locals are already afraid to go out because it's too congested, and they give the right of way to tourists, as long as everyone is happy. Zhengding welcomes visitors with the greatest sincerity, with free parking and free lantern festival tickets, so the on-site viewing is very crowded, but if there's a charge, netizens complain online about why there's a fee for the lantern festival. The logic is simple, price filters the crowd. If you think there are too many people in the restaurant, you can choose a more expensive one, and naturally, there will be fewer people. Travel is the same, you can only choose one between free and quiet. Under the south gate of Zhengding, there are fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars, and in addition to firefighters, doctors, and police officers, there are also many cultural and tourism bureau staff and cleaners who have sacrificed their holidays to be busy for the scenic area. You should know that the scenic area is free, and they don't get any extra overtime pay. When tourists are spending the Spring Festival reunion time with their families, they are silently contributing at their posts. They may not do well enough, but they have already sacrificed their personal vacation time and are already welcoming guests from all directions with a smile. If it were someone else, could they be so enthusiastic and selflessly work overtime during their annual leave? I hope that visitors to Zhengding can have more understanding for the staff. Don't say that tourists have never seen so many people; the staff have also never seen so many tourists, and probably the locals of Zhengding have never seen so many either. So if you haven't come yet, be mentally prepared, and if you have already arrived in Zhengding, just accept it and don't waste the happy mood of the trip. I hope every friend has fun in Zhengding! I hope the ancient city of Zhengding can be known by more people, it really is a treasure of a tourist destination. Zhengding ancient city

Three-Day Tour of Shijiazhuang: Zhengding Ancient City~Zhaozhou Bridge~Hebei Museum

Itinerary: Xiamen - Zhengding Airport in Shijiazhuang, Zhengding Ancient City, Zhaozhou Bridge Scenic Area, Berlin Zen Temple, Hebei Museum Must-visit attractions: Zhengding Ancient City, Hebei Museum Must-try delicacies: Donkey Burger, Hele Noodles, Beef Shaomai, White Sugar Cake Accommodation recommendation: Homestays within the ancient city are economical and affordable Practical Tips: Zhengding Ancient City is highly recommended for Longxing Temple, it's simply breathtaking. Inside, there is the 'Goddess of Beauty of the East' as praised by Mr. Lu Xun, the Reclining Guanyin. The Dabeige Pavilion houses a tall bronze statue of the Great Mercy Bodhisattva, known as 'Dabei Bodhisattva', standing 19.2 meters tall on a 2.2-meter-high Sumeru stone platform, the best-preserved and tallest bronze statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva. It's recommended to buy tickets for Longxing Temple online for 44 yuan per person, which can save a few yuan. It is suggested to hire a guide for 130 yuan, and you can share the cost with other tourists, making it not expensive per person. The ticket for Rongguofu is 36 yuan per person, and it's not that impressive after a stroll. However, as it's the filming location of the 1987 version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', it's worth visiting for a check-in. Kaiyuan Temple, Tianning Temple, Linji Temple, and Guanghui Temple are all good for check-ins and photos. The tickets are 7.5 yuan per person, except for Kaiyuan Temple, which is 10 yuan per person, and tickets are purchased on-site. In the evening, you can climb up to Yanghe Tower, where the ticket is 3 yuan per person. The night view is very beautiful. It's recommended to walk on the South City Wall, which has the 'Three Passes Majestic Town' plaque. Zhaozhou Bridge Scenic Area is some distance from Zhengding Ancient City, and it's recommended to drive yourself or use Didi. The 'Zhao County One-Day Tour' mentioned online is not practical, as it requires 20 people to depart, and even on holidays like May 1st, they can't form a group. The Didi ride from Zhengding costs about 103 yuan for 2 people. Near Zhaozhou Bridge, there is a temple called Berlin Zen Temple, which is worth a visit when in Zhao County. The Hebei Museum is highly recommended, with national treasures such as the Changxin Palace Lantern and the Jade Suit Sewn with Gold Thread.

Zhengding Ancient City 2-Day Itinerary Guide, a must-see for retracing the path of Liang and Lin

Although I've always felt that Guoji Zhuang is a tourism desert, in fact, you just need to move north of the Hutuo River to Zhengding, and that's where the treasure truly unfolds. I first learned about Zhengding from the field trip of Liang and Lin when they were building the Xueshe, and it was then I discovered the Longxing Temple with its unique Northern Song Dynasty cross-shaped architectural layout and the Mani Hall, as well as the 'blue brick and wood' Four Pagodas. This time I arranged a day and a half in Zhengding, basically got to see most of the ancient relics, checked off all 10 national protected sites, and personally feel that each cultural preservation site in Zhengding is very worthwhile. Not only are they of high historical value, but they are also very interesting to see. However, the ancient city of Zhengding is somewhat lacking, with almost no well-preserved residences, only some imitation ancient buildings on the main street, and calling it an ancient city seems a bit of a stretch. 🚸About the itinerary DAY1: Tang Dynasty Qinghe County King's Merit Stele→Longxing Temple→Tianning Temple Lingxiao Pagoda→Yuanqu Museum→Kaiyuan Temple Sumi Pagoda and Bell Tower→Zhengding Liang Family Ancestral Hall→Yanghe Tower→Linji Temple Chengling Pagoda→Guanghui Temple Flower Pagoda→Zhengding City Wall (South Gate) DAY2: Zhengding Confucian Temple Dacheng Hall→Zhengding Prefecture Confucian Temple→Zhengding City Wall (North Gate Ruins)→Zhao Yun Temple→Zhengding City God Temple 🚗About transportation The best way to tour Zhengding is by Citywalk, with most attractions being about a 10-minute walk from each other. However, some spots are indeed a bit far, such as the city wall ruins on the north side of Zhengding and Zhao Yun Temple, since there are no shared bicycles in Zhengding, so these farther attractions can only be reached by taxi, which is slightly inconvenient, but it's just a starting fare. 🏡About the attractions ✅Longxing Temple: As the foremost ancient temple outside the capital, it is definitely the C position of Zhengding. The Mani Hall from the Song Dynasty, the sitting Guanyin praised by Lu Xun as the beauty goddess of the East, the Song Dynasty's revolving sutra repository, China's tallest bronze cast Thousand-Handed Guanyin... really, any one of these, if placed in another province, would be of national protected status. ✅Kaiyuan Temple: The most interesting of Zhengding's four ancient pagodas, including the Tang Sumi Pagoda + half of a Tang wooden bell tower + a huge Pixiu. ✅Guanghui Temple Flower Pagoda: A unique Song Dynasty pagoda of national first-class status, shaped like a bouquet of flowers, even Liang Sicheng was amazed, and it is also the most internet-famous of the four pagodas in Zhengding. ✅Linji Temple Chengling Pagoda: An octagonal solid brick pagoda rebuilt in the Jin Dynasty, Linji Temple is also the birthplace of the Linji school, which had a great influence on Japan and Korea. ✅Lingxiao Pagoda: A combination of the Song and Jin Dynasties, the wooden pillar that reaches the top of the pagoda is the prototype for the Tower of Babel in the movie 'Detective Dee'. The Yuan Dynasty stone lions at the entrance are quite special. ✅Zhengding County Confucian Temple: Dated by Liang Sicheng to the Five Dynasties period, it is the oldest existing Confucian temple in China. ✅Zhengding Prefecture Confucian Temple: No longer complete, only the Yuan Dynasty Halberd Gate is still worth a look. ✅Tang Dynasty Qinghe County King's Merit Stele: A towering Tang stele, witnessing the history of the He-Shuo military governor's separatist rule. ✅Liang Family Ancestral Hall: A national protected site that has stood tall since the Five Dynasties. ✅Zhengding Ancient City Wall: The southern city wall has been more completely restored, and you can overlook the four ancient pagodas of Zhengding, with especially picturesque views at dusk and night; the northern city wall is mainly ruins, and can be skipped if time is short. ✅Zhao Yun Temple: Apart from a few steles, it is almost all newly built, Three Kingdoms enthusiasts might take a quick look. ✅Zhengding City God Temple: A high imitation rebuilt on the original site in 2019, can be skipped if time is short.

Winter wonderland close to Beijing

Getting There - Train Beijing - Chongli Attractions - Skiing Hotels - Many options We spent a weekend in Chongli during the winter and I think we will repeat this every year. Very convenient to take the train from Beijing North station or Qinghe station. I recommend to plan in advance and buy the ticket when they are released two weeks in advanced 🎫 You can choose from different ski centers according to your wish and abilities. Weather in February can be cold but we were lucky with sun on the Saturday so we could enjoy our lunch in the sun outdoors. If you live in Beijing this is definitely a cool place to go during the long wintertime. We fell in love with Thaiwoo ski resort as it has everything we need. Different restaurants, ski activities, afterski events and they even have a band that plays outside if the weather allows. #snowboard #wintergetaway #resort #chongli

Winter paradise

We made a little escape out of Beijing to Chongli to go skiing. There are several ski resorts in the area however this season we have been coming to Thaiwoo for the first time. The little ski village has everything, hotels, restaurants, coffeehouses, bars, cocktail bar, KTV and hot-spring.. in addition to skiing.. from Beijing it is about 2-3 hours drive. You can also take the fast train to Taizicheng from Beijing north or Qinghe and then it’s just a 6 minute drive to the resort. #newyearadventure #snowboard #wintervibe #olympics #thaiwoo #chongli

Where to eat after Skiing?

The Brew House is just a convenient location to eat and drink a draft of beer after your ski adventure. Thaiwoo Ski Resort has lots of restaurants around but The Brew House is I think the nearest and has good beer to offer since it's too cold and beer can warm up my cold soul. It offers hamburgers, pizza, tacos, salads, bbq and more. For the drinks;Coffee, juice, wine, cocktails and beer. The price is average depends on your order. I love the pizza and beer the most. The ambiance is nice too. #newyearadventure #tripblazers #restaurant #winter

Let's Enjoy the Winter Season!

Welcome to Thaiwoo Ski resort. It is located 20 minutes drive outside of Chongli District, Hebei, China. And it takes three hours drive by car from Beijing. I would recommend travelling there by car since it is the most convenient and comfortable transport. If you want to try skiing, it costs CNY580 a day per person. Slopes for beginners and Advanced are available. There are many restaurants to eat and hotels to stay in for a night or more nights. It is absolutely freezing here so wear the proper winter clothes once you visit Thaiwoo Ski Resort. #newyearadventure #tripblazers #winterseason #skiing #china #chinatravel

Travel guide for Chengde Mountain Resort

Could it be that Emperor Kangxi, who has a solid literary foundation, would make a typo? Of course not, it is said that this is a variant character in the sense of calligraphy! The word 'avoid' has the meaning of evasion, and it is also used to distinguish between summer evasion and evasion. Chengde Mountain Resort is really big, 8 times the size of the Forbidden City, 2.5 times the size of the Summer Palace. It is also the largest existing classical royal garden in the world! Entering from the beautiful main gate is the palace area and the Palace Museum, The place where the emperor handles government affairs, holds ceremonies and lives. Don't miss the 'typo' plaque and the Danbo Jingcheng Hall! After coming out of the mountainous area, you must buy a 60r ring mountain car, It's definitely worth it, sitting in the driver's seat, it's a surprise and exciting! The whole journey stops three times, Look at Chengde's city appearance, Little Potala Palace and Cold Palace respectively. The view of the Little Potala Palace from a distance, It really presents a different kind of beauty! Due to time constraints, I didn't go to the plain area, I only visited the lake area, The beauty of the south of the Yangtze River is really not attractive enough for a person from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, But in late summer and early autumn, it's quite comfortable to walk around the lake~ ❣️Related information: 🍃Name: Chengde Mountain Resort 🈺️Time: Monday to Sunday 8:00-17:30, stop admission at 16:40 📍Address: No. 6, Shanzhuang East Road, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province 🚇Transportation: Take a taxi directly to the beautiful main gate 🎫Tickets: 130 yuan, buy as you go in.

Depart from Shenzhen! Have fun in Qinhuangdao and Inner Mongolia! (Including travel tips)

🔵If you long for the seaside and love the vastness of the grasslands ❤Then you must save this 【Seaside + Grassland】 travel guide⭐ for future use~ - 🔥Attractions Introduction ▪ Pigeon Nest: Watch the sunrise at Pigeon Nest, a famous bird-watching sanctuary with many seabirds and a beautiful sunrise! ▪ Shanhaiguan: Known as the 'First Pass under Heaven', climb up the Drum Tower to overlook the well-ordered streets ▪ Mountain Resort: The largest existing royal garden, the filming location of 'My Fair Princess' ▪ Bashang Grassland: The first grassland north of Beijing, Beijing's backyard, with stunning summer-only scenery ▪ Ulan Butong: Once the royal hunting grounds of the Qing Dynasty, the area is known for its grassland scenery. ▪ National Highway No. 1 Scenic Avenue: Here you can feel the blue sky and white clouds within reach~ Stop and walk around whenever you see a beautiful place, casual photos are stunning! - ⚠️Precautions ⚠️There is a big temperature difference between day and night, so bring long sleeves or extra clothing ⚠️The sun is strong and the UV rays are intense, so make sure to apply sunscreen ⚠️For horse riding and touring, it's best to wear sports shoes and long pants ⚠️Make sure to prepare mosquito repellent, as there are quite a few mosquitoes on the seaside and grasslands ⚠️Always be careful at the seaside, especially when with children - 🌈Qinhuangdao Chengde Ulan Butong Itinerary Recommendation D 1: Arrive in Beijing-Beidaihe, check in at the popular Qinhuang Alley or take a night tour of the Biluo Tower D 2: Pigeon Nest-Seafood Feast-Shanhaiguan D 3: Mountain Resort-Lunch-Bashang Grassland D 4: Grassland activities-Lunch-Grassland off-road vehicle D 5: National Highway No. 1 Scenic Avenue-Lunch-Colorful Forest D 6: Breakfast-Return home - 🥘Food Sharing ✔Qinhuangdao: Turkey noodle roll, fried noodle skin, Beidaihe Yang intestine, Beidaihe pan-fried bun, Shanhaiguan meat pot ✔Chengde: Mutton soup with baked bun, buckwheat bowl tuo, stewed chicken with mushrooms, whole roasted lamb on Bashang, hand-grabbed lamb on Bashang ✔Ulan Butong: Mongolian milk tea, roasted lamb leg, whole roasted lamb - 🍃The autumn in Ulan Butong is breathtakingly beautiful... 🌲Ride a horse and chase the freedom in your heart with ease~ 🍂The autumn on the Ulan Butong grassland is very brief, hesitate and you will miss it 💗If you are tempted, hurry up and bring your family and friends~ Embark on this journey of grassland + sea together~

The Chengde Mountain Resort, also known as the 'Chengde Imperial Outlying Palace', is located at No

6 Shanzhuang East Road, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province. The construction of the Chengde Mountain Resort began on a large scale during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It was built by the Qing emperors to achieve the political purpose of pacifying and uniting the ethnic minorities on China's frontiers and consolidating national unity. The Chengde Mountain Resort is mainly divided into two parts: the palace area and the garden area. The site selection and overall design were based on the characteristics of the terrain and landscape, fully utilizing the natural topography, following the mountains and waters, and going with the flow. It is a masterpiece of creativity that embodies the culmination of ancient Chinese garden and architectural arts. The palace area is located in the southern part of the resort, covering an area of 102,000 square meters. The palace buildings are numerous and orderly, serving as a miniature of the Forbidden City. It includes four groups of buildings: the main palace, Songhe Zhai, Wanhe Songfeng, and the East Palace. The garden area is further divided into the lake area, the plain area, and the mountainous area, with the lake area to the north of the palace area. The layout of the palace area of the Chengde Mountain Resort is rigorous, with simple architecture, while the garden area has a natural and wild charm. The palaces and natural landscapes are harmoniously integrated, achieving a return to nature. The buildings in the garden are not large in scale, and the halls and walls mostly use green bricks, grey tiles, and natural wood, which are elegant, dignified, simple, and moderate. During the reigns of Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, they spent about half of each year in Chengde. Important national affairs such as politics, military, ethnic, and foreign affairs in the early Qing period were all handled here. Therefore, the Chengde Mountain Resort also became a secondary capital and the second political center outside Beijing.

Chengde | Mountain Resort

🚃Transportation Guide: Depart from Beijing Chaoyang Station, arrive at Chengde South Station in about an hour, take the No. 69 bus for about an hour to the terminal Huoshen Temple, walk along Lizhengmen Street for about ten minutes to reach the scenic spot Lizhengmen entrance. 🎫Scenic spot ticket: 130 yuan/person, ID card check-in ⏱️Scenic spot opening hours: 7-18 o'clock, stop entering the park at 17:30 Recommended visit time: 5-6 hours (only in the case of taking the ring mountain sightseeing car) ⭐️About the scenic spot was built in the Kangxi and Qianlong prosperous times, integrating "palace" and "garden", divided into palace area, mountain area, plain area, and lake area. 🌟The palace area and the lake area are the essence of the palace area: now a museum, displaying court cultural relics left over from the Qing Dynasty, worth seeing! The Songhezhai Cultural and Creative Museum can stamp the commemorative stamp, the mountain area: the place where the emperor used to hunt, you can climb to the top to overlook the outer eight temples and the whole view of the mountain resort, the area is huge, you must take the ring mountain sightseeing car, otherwise you can’t finish walking in a day. ⚠️The mountain is high and the road is steep, the road is narrow, the car experience is thrilling and exciting, just like riding a roller coaster. 🌟Plain area: mainly grassland and woods, it was a place for hunting and entertainment in the past, Wenjing Pavilion, Yongyou Temple, Chunhao Pavilion and other points are dotted among the grasslands Lake area: a total of 8 small islands, Yanyu Tower, Ruyi State is the most famous. 🎫Scenic spot sightseeing car ring mountain sightseeing car: 60/person 🌟Stop at the four-sided Yunshan, Erma Road, Qingfeng Green Island, you can overlook Chengde City, Xiaobudala Palace, Mountain Resort, and you can also overlook Qingshui Peak (Bangchui Mountain) 🎫Ring Plain Sightseeing Car: 40/person 🎫Stop at Wenjing Pavilion, Yongyou Temple Sightseeing Cruise: 70/person, stop at Jinshan, Yanyu Tower 🔥Recommended tour route: Lizhengmen enters → Palace area: Museum → Mountain area (take sightseeing car) → Fangyuanju for lunch → Plain area: walk along the lake → Rehe Spring → Chunhao Pavilion (there is a net red afternoon tea) → Yongyou Temple → Mongolian Bag → Wanshuyuan → Wenjing Pavilion → Lake area: Yanyu Tower → Ruyi State → Zhijingyun Embankment → Huanbi → Jinshan → Yue Se Jiang Sheng → Wen Yuan Lion Forest → Chengguanmen out ⚠️Note that many of the seventy-two scenes are ruins, you don’t need to see them all. It is not recommended to take a sightseeing boat. It is a man-powered boat, very slow. Remember to go to the bathroom before taking the ring mountain sightseeing car, there is none after going up the mountain.