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Chengde Travel Guide: 62 reviews and 195 photos

Summerresidence of Emperor Qianlong

The former Jehol became important, when in the 18th century the Chinese Emperors built a summerpalace there.

Specially Emperor Qianlong built some temples, which remind you of famous Tibetian temples, like the Potala in Lhasa.

1820 Emperor Jiaqing was killed by a flash. After that the Emperors left Chengde.

Today are only the garden and some ruins of the palace left. But you can still visit 4 or 5 of the temples. The ruins of the other temples are now in a military restricted area.

Last visit to Chengde: Dec 1992
Intro Updated Sep 6, 2003
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Reviews (6)

Hiking Off The Beaten Path (1)

The landscape around Chengde is hilly with forests. So it is nice to wander around and discover even more temples and... more travel advice

Temples Things to Do (1)

It is an enjoyable walk to the temples, which are not far from the city centre. There once have been about 9 temples... more travel advice

Foodstalls Restaurants (1)

Everywhere in China you find foodstalls selling the most delicious little snacks. I love to try all these good smelling... more travel advice

Tibetan temples Favorites (3)

It is interesting to see all the details of the temples like this Buddha. more travel advice

Comments (13)

elpariente Jun 19, 2007 at 9:06 AM Report Abuse

Good chengde tips !!!
tini58de Jan 15, 2005 at 3:30 AM Report Abuse

Ulrike, this is a very interesting page about an interesting destination! Thanks for a wonderful page!!!
aussiedoug Nov 1, 2004 at 10:58 PM Report Abuse

Have to agree with my mate craic (jen)why they thought it was unlucky. Mind you I think you were lucky to be able to visit it.
matcrazy1 Jul 11, 2004 at 10:17 AM Report Abuse

I would love to see those exotic for me and secret temples and to taste those chinese snacks :-)
Lemonita Sep 11, 2003 at 8:19 AM Report Abuse

I've wanted to visit Chengde but then SARS came along... Will make sure to get there next time... =)
craic Sep 7, 2003 at 12:15 PM Report Abuse

I can see why they may have considered this place to be unlucky.
Confucius May 17, 2003 at 1:06 AM Report Abuse

I also like sampling all of the pastries, like the shao bing in your restaurant photo.
o00o May 15, 2003 at 12:49 PM Report Abuse

Awesome photos.
MEdelmann Apr 5, 2003 at 7:58 AM Report Abuse

Another great destination and indeed a wonderful page!
pepples46 Apr 2, 2003 at 10:54 PM Report Abuse

Ich werd noch ein richtiger Asien Experte...your pages give a great start..wonderful,thanks Ulli