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| Putuozongcheng Temple, The Little Potala |
Dear Traveler,
For the perfect trip back-in-time, combine a 3 day tour of Beijing, capitol of ancient and modern China, and the rural charm of Chengde. Situated 150 miles NE of Beijing; Chengde, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, is a must for lovers of history and the outdoors. Beginning with Emperor Kangxi, Manchu emperors came
here to escape the summer heat of Beijing's Forbidden City. Set in a river valley, surrounded by mountains; this rural setting,
beyond the Great Wall, reminded the Manchu emperors of their homeland to the Northeast.
Tour Highlights: For more detailed information about tour
Day 1 to Day 3 in Beijing, go to Classic Three Day Tour.Day 1: Temple of Heaven, Hongqiao Market, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City
Day 2: Great Wall, Ming Tombs
Day 3: Summer Palace, Hutong Tour Day 4: Travel to Chengde, Little Potala Palace, Puning Temple
Day 5: Chengde Imperial
Summer Resort, Return to Beijing
Services
Included: Depending on the number of passengers, the price of the tour includes
an air-conditioned car, bus, or van. It also includes a private, English-speaking tour guide, all entrance fees, and 5
lunches and 1 dinner at authentic Chinese restaurants that locals frequent. It does not include tips for the tour guide
or driver. We recommend that you tip each $5 USD per day. The
price also does not include hotel accommodations. If you wish, we can book hotels for you in Beijing and Chengde. In Chengde, we recommend the Yunshan Hotel or the Tianbao Hotel,
both 4-Star hotels. We can book either hotel for 400 CYN/59 USD.
Day 1: After breakfast
at your Beijing hotel, we drive to Chengde. We first eat lunch at a local restaurant, then head to Putuozongcheng
Temple, often called the Little Potala Palace. Our second stop for the afternoon is Puning Temple,
Temple of Universal Tranquility. We finish our day at a local Chinese restaurant.
Tour Details:
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| Putuozongcheng Temple |
Built in 1775, by the very religious Emperor Qianlong, the Putuozongcheng
Temple is the largest of the eight surviving temples in the hills north of the imperial complex. Modeled after the
Potala Palace in Lhasa, it is often referred to as the Little Potala. The temple is an amazing sight on a clear day, its red
walls in sharp contrast against its mountain backdrop.
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| Puning Temple |
Puning Si, Chengde's only active temple, was built in 1775 in anticipation of Emperor's Qianlong's
victory over the western Mongol tribes. It was modeled after the earliest of Tibetan Monastery, Samye. The highlight of Puning
Si is the astounding, golden 75 foot tall 42 armed wooden carving of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, found in the huge
Mahayana Hall in the rear of the complex.
Day 2: After breakfast
at your hotel, we will tour Bishu Shanzhuang, the Imperial Summer Resort. We will then eat lunch at
a local Chinese restaurant, before driving back to your hotel in Beijing.
Tour Details:
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| Imperial Mountain Resort |
With its beautiful setting in a pine woods, Bishu Shanzhuang,
the imperial retreat of the emperors, is the perfect place to take a leisurely stroll while enjoying the atmosphere of their
summer home. With grounds twice the size of the Summer Palace in Beijing, containing simple but elegant buildings, regal
gardens, and peaceful walking paths: there is much to enjoy here.
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