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Chengde: A Perfect Side-Trip
Beijing Journey Travel Photos and Information for Beijing-Chengde Tour
Chengde: UNESCO World Heritage Site |
Bishu Shanzhuang, The Imperial Summer Retreat
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A tour to Chengde takes you to another important site of the Qing Emperors' imperial world. The Manchu Qing, Emperor Kangxi (1662-1722), accidentally discovered the area during a hunting trip. The emperor and his Manchu nobility came here to hunt, fish, and partake in archery competitions. Over time, the area grew in importance and the court spent more time here, and Chengde became the seat of political power in China while the court was in residence. |
Chengde has not been found by many visitors to China, which is a shame. With the Yanshan Mountains as a spectacular backdrop, the area is a beautiful place to visit. With its many magnificent examples of imperial architecture, it certainly is a historical site worth taking the time to explore.
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Putuozongcheng Temple
The Little Potala Palace |
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Prayer Wheels |
Prayer Flags |
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Putuozongcheng Temple, Largest of the Eight Outer Temples
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Emperor Qianlong Stele Pavilion
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The Colors Stand Out Against the Sky
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Puning Temple (Puningsi)
Temple of Universal Tranquility
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Puning Temple (Puningsi), Temple of Universal Tranquility
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Mayahana Hall and Courtyard
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Imperial Stele Pavilion |
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Bishu Shanzhuang, Imperial Retreat
Mountain Hamlet For Escaping the Heat |
Imagine Yourself As a Member of the Imperial Household Gazing Across This Quiet Lake
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Spend some time wandering along a quiet path near the lake.
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Gold Mountain (Jinshan) and Building of God (Shangdilou}
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Shuixinxie and the Yanshan Mountains in the Background
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The Changing Colors as Autumn Arrives
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All the Pomp and Circumstance You Would Expect With a Royal Arrival
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Every morning there is a reenactment of the arrival of the Emperor.
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The Arrival of the Emperor and His Court Is Very Impressive
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Take an Imperial Boat Ride
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The Imperial Deer
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Other Interesting Places in Chengde |
Peaceful Xumifushou Zhi Miao
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Xumifushou Temple was built to impress the Panchen Lama who was visiting Chengde for Emperor Qianlong's birthday in 1780.
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Pule Temple, Temple of Universal Happiness
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Take the Cable Car to Sledge Hammer Rock
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