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The Mountain Resort Scenic Area
Construction of the resort began in 1703 and took 89 years to complete, spanning the reigns of the Qing emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. This was the second political center apart from Beijing during the Qing dynasty. The mountain resort is divided into four major areas. On the south side are the palace and lake areas, and on the north side are the mountain and grassland areas. The palace and lake areas house the essence of the mountain resort. The lake area contains many examples of architecture from China's Jiangnan region just south of the Yangtze River. These are a result of the love the emperors Kangxi and Qianlong had for the Jiangnan scenery.Chengde · 5.3km from downtown
Putuo Zongcheng Temple
The Putuo Zongcheng Temple is located on the north side of Shizi Valley in Hebei's Chengde City. Built in the form of Lhasa's Potala Palace by Qianlong to celebrate the life of his mother as well as his own, people still call it "Little Potala Palace." The whole temple complex is divided into two parts, front and rear. The main structure of the temple is the Dahongtai, with the Wanfa Guiyi Hall inside the primary hall of the temple. Putuo Zongcheng Temple is a gate to the mountains behind it. A mix of Qing- and Tibetan-style architecture, there is a Tibetan-style, three-round-door white entrance building upon which a five-gated, yellow-glazed tiled pavilion is built.Chengde · 7.1km from downtown
Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling Great Wall stands at the border between Luanping County of Chengde City and Miyun County of Beijing. It is named after the large and small Jinshan between Wuling Peak of Yanshan Mountain and Gubeikou Wohu Ridge. This section of the Great Wall was built along the foothills and offers a broad view. It is a beautiful, magnificent part of the Great Wall dating from the Ming Dynasty. Compared with other parts of the Great Wall, it maintains its well-preserved original appearance—simple and pure, quiet and peaceful. It is an excellent choice for visiting the Great Wall near Beijing.Luanping · 29.5km from downtown
Bai Li Skyroad
Baili Tianlu is located in the Beijing North First Grassland Attraction in Bashang, Fengning, Hebei. It is also known as the Cloud Sky Road and the Beijing North First Sky Road. It lies like a giant dragon on the top of the mountains with an average altitude of 1,982 meters. It is 100 kilometers long. Here the sky is like a dome, the clouds are about to brush shoulders, the windmills are swaying, and the flowers are everywhere. Walking on it, people can enjoy the majestic and vastness of "viewing three towns from one mountain and reaching the sky with one's hand", as well as the excitement and experience of "four seasons in one day and different weather in a hundred miles", as if walking in a colorful and dreamy primitive painting. Souvenir the Baili Tianlu are Qiansongba National Forest Park, Yunzhong Grassland Attraction, and Rentoudun Wetland Attraction, which has grasslands, forests, wetlands, mountains, farmlands, flower fields, villages and other landscapes, and the diversity of the landscape is second to none. The main attractions include: Baihua Slope, Camel Peak, Heaven and Earth T-stage, Huanghuading, Liuyun Ridge, Windmill with Birch, Colorful Stream, Farmland Flower Sea, Birch Ridge, Haohan Slope, Fox Valley, Tea and Salt Fort, Bison Valley, Five-color Flower Field, The End of the Sky, Hazel Ridge, etc.Fengning · 53.2km from downtown
Puning Temple
Puning Temple, commonly known asDafo TempleLocated on the north side of the Mountain Resort, this is one of the larger Tibetan Buddhist temples in northern China. Built during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, it was constructed by Emperor Qianlong as a Tibetan Buddhist temple for Mongol princes attending imperial assemblies. The entire temple complex features magnificent and exquisite architecture, making it ideal for visits and photography. Many eminent monks have visited and blessed this temple, making it an excellent place for prayers and blessings. Puning Temple is very large, with a depth of about 250m and a width of about 130m. It takes approx. 2 hrs to walk through the temple. The architecture is quite unique - the front courtyard features traditional Han-style buildings including a Chinese mountain gate, Heavenly King Hall, side halls, and Mahavira Hall. The rear courtyard showcases typical Xizang-style architecture, centered around the magnificent Puning Temple - Mahayana Pavilion. Here you'll find a group of buildings modeled after Xizang's famous Samye Monastery, featuring white walls and red roofs perfect for photos. Inside the temple, you can pray at various halls, usually requiring a small donation of around a few dozen yuan for incense. The highlight is the Thousand-Hand and Thousand-Eye Guanyin statue in the Puning Temple's Mahayana Pavilion at the center of the backyard. Standing over 30 meters tall, it is one of the world's largest wooden Buddha statues—both exceptionally rare and magnificent. Be sure to visit and pay your respects. Additionally, on the east side of Puning Temple is Puyou Temple, its subsidiary monastery located within the same compound. The admission ticket for Puning Temple also includes access to Puyou Temple, allowing visitors to explore both sites on foot.Chengde · 7km from downtown
China Horse Town Tourist Resort
China Horse Town Tourist Resort is located in Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, China.Bashang GrasslandAt its heart lies a comprehensive tourist resort featuring equestrian culture and natural ecology. Spanning approximately 17,000 acres with a total construction area of 969,189.16 square meters, the resort is home to over 8,000 horses. China Horse Town Tourist Resort not only offers immersive natural views but also deeply explores the essence of equestrian heritage. It features attractions like a horse-themed amusement park, grassland Silk Road performance shows, and a Bashang Grassland Ice & Snow Carnival, allowing visitors to interact with and learn about horses up close. Additionally, the resort boasts a roasted lamb food street, bar street, themed hotels, and shared lodging facilities to cater to diverse traveler needs.Fengning · 67.6km from downtown
Yu Daokou Grassland and Forest Scenic Spot
Yudaokou Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Weichang County, Chengde City and covers an extensive area. There are many types of terrains within the area, such as primitive grassland, natural secondary forest, wetlands and a lake. It is one of the origins of the Luan River. It has four distinctive seasons throughout the year and the scenery is beautiful. Historically, this place used to be part of the Mulan Weichang Royal Hunting Ground.Weichang · 63km from downtown
Mulan Paddock
The Mulan Hunting Grounds have been a lush grassland since ancient times, and its fame today is primarily due to the Qing Dynasty emperors and the numerous "braid dramas" (dramas featuring emperors with queues). Emperor Kangxi would go to the Mulan Hunting Grounds almost every year after the beginning of autumn to participate in the autumn hunt. Yu Qiuyu, in his book "Fifteen Years of Departure," believes that the Kangxi-Qianlong era of prosperity began with the emperor's robust health and spirit. The TV series "Scarlet Heart" also depicts Kangxi's hunting trips beyond the Great Wall. The TV series "Princess Pearl," set against the backdrop of Emperor Qianlong's reign, was even filmed at the Mulan Hunting Grounds. We've seen countless scenes of Qing emperors hunting in novels and TV dramas, and may only have a general understanding of the location of "Mulan Hunting Grounds"—north of Chengde, in the ancient "frontier region." Today, the Mulan Hunting Grounds actually cover a very large area. Heading northwest from Weichang Manchu and Mongolian Autonomous County (hereinafter referred to as Weichang County) in Chengde City, the area bordering Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region all belong to "Mulan Hunting Grounds." The Mulan Hunting Grounds mainly include four attraction : Saihanba National Forest Park, Yudao Kou Grassland Forest scenic area , and Hongsongwa Nature Reserve in Hebei Province, and Ulanbutong Grassland in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The four major attraction are roughly located as follows: Saihanba is in the middle, Yudaokou is southwest of Saihanba, Hongsongwa is northeast of Saihanba, and Wulanbutong Grassland is northwest of Saihanba. For visitors from the south, Weichang County, the starting point for visiting Mulan Weichang, is southeast of Saihanba. The attraction are quite far apart, and each attraction is large, containing many smaller attractions. Therefore, visiting Mulan Weichang requires private charter or driving yourself. The most beautiful scenery isn't necessarily within the attraction, but often along the road. Driving across the vast grasslands, you'll pass lakes, rivers, birch forests, occasionally glimpses of desert, vast fields of wildflowers, and herds of horses. You can park your car wherever you like, offering complete freedom. If private charter, choose an off-road vehicle, as the grasslands have steep slopes, potholes that can easily cause vehicles to overturn, and some areas require wading through water. The reference price is 600-700 yuan per day, which may rise to 1000 yuan per day during peak tourist peak season. The scenery here changes with the seasons. Mid-June to late September is the most beautiful time to visit Mulan Weichang, with summer for flower viewing and autumn for fall foliage. From early June to mid-August, wolfsbane flowers bloom; from late July to early August, rapeseed flowers bloom; from early July to late August, golden lotus flowers bloom; and from late August to early September, sunflowers bloom. From early to late September, the weather cools, but you can still enjoy the picturesque autumn scenery. The ever-present sunsets and stars hold back every traveler's hurried steps. Stay at least one night here, just to witness the sunsets on the grasslands and the countless stars at night. It's about 20 kilometers from the entrance to Saihanba National Forest Park.Mechanical Forest FarmUlanbutong GrasslandHongshan Military Horse FarmAccommodation is available, but conditions are limited. Even some hotels that claim to have good facilities only offer hot water for limited hours. Near the accommodations, there are usually shops selling traditional grassland food, with lamb being particularly delicious. Besides the vast grasslands, numerous rivers and lakes, and boundless forests, horseback riding is also a highlight. With the guidance of the horsemen, most visitors can probably only manage to make the horse trot, but it's still very exciting and fun. First-time visitors to Mulan Weichang may find it difficult to choose due to its vastness and numerous attractions—it's all grassland, so which area should I visit? Here are some recommended and fun spots. Saihanba National Forest Park: Qixing Lake in the attraction is a place that almost every visitors who goes to Saihanba National Forest Park will visit. It consists of seven small lakes that form a large wetland. A boardwalk has been built on the lake. Its original name was Huopaozi ("paozi" refers to a small lake formed naturally by groundwater seeping out of the grassland). It was here that Emperor Kangxi burned Galdan's grain and fodder. Yudao Kou Grassland Forest scenic area: Taoxian Lake is the most beautiful place in Yudao Kou. There is a small mountain shaped like a fairy peach on the south side of the lake. Hongsongwa Nature Reserve: The attraction is located deep in the grassland and is not frequented by many visitors. The wind turbines of the Datang Wind Power Station on the grassland are a highlight. Ulan Butong Grassland: General's Pond is a landmark attraction in Ulan Butong, famous for the Battle of Ulan Butong between Emperor Kangxi and Galdan in history. As a visitors attraction in Ulan Butong Grassland, it has relatively rich tourist facilities, but the original tranquility has been destroyed by the large number of visitors. It can be said that it is an attraction whose significance outweighs its value.BeigouIt's a worthwhile tourist attraction. As a grazing area on the Ulan Butong Grassland, the beautiful scene of "cattle and sheep appearing as the wind blows the grass low" can only be seen here, and it's also perfect for sunset photography. Ulan Butong also offers a fun paragliding experience, allowing you to enjoy a panoramic view of Ulan Butong from the air.Weichang · 47.8km from downtown
Yunzhong Grassland
Yunzhong Grassland is located in Fengning Bashang Grassland, Chengde, Hebei, at the starting point of Bashang, the first grassland north of Beijing. Facing Baili Tianlu across the road, it sits at an altitude of 1,750–2,192 meters and covers an area of 70 square kilometers. This pristine scenic area combines grasslands, sparse forests, wetlands, streams, and shrubs, featuring endless savannas, vast clusters of flowering shrubs, and crystal-clear wetland lakes. With rolling green peaks, light clouds, serene forest trails, and blooming wildflowers, it paints a picturesque landscape like a hidden paradise. Known as an untouched forest fairyland, it's also hailed as a romantic haven for road trips.Fengning · 49.6km from downtown
Fengning Bashang Grassland
The Bashang Grasslands are located close to Beijing. Home to a large number of sheep and cattle, the area is an excellent getaway from the summer heat. While Beijing experiences searing temperatures during July and August, the temperature in the Bashang Grasslands hovers around 20°C. Visitors can explore the spectacular landscape and learn about the local culture. A number of activities are available, such as horse riding, motocross, bonfire parties, folk dancing, and horse shows.Fengning · 70.1km from downtown
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Mulan Paddock
Weichang · 47.8km from downtownFengning Bashang Grassland
Fengning · 70.1km from downtown
Saihanba National Forest Park
Weichang · 64.2km from downtown
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Chengde Museum
Chengde · 6.2km from downtown
Chengde Mountain Resort Museum
Chengde · 3.7km from downtown
Qixing Lake Wetland Park
Weichang · 69.1km from downtown
Bangchui Mountain
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What travellers say about Chengde
小小可爱193111 October 2026
5.0
Booking tickets on the platform is convenient; you don't need to pick up tickets, just scan your ID card to enter. The combined tickets for attractions are cost-effective. Although it's not peak season, there are still quite a few visitors to the scenic spots. Visit the Summer Palace on the first day to avoid the peak season, and then visit other attractions on the second day. It is recommended to hire a guide for the Summer Palace and the Little Potala Palace; otherwise, you'll just be passing through without really experiencing anything.
The Mountain Resort Scenic Area
Anonymous user4 October 2026
5.0
The Mountain Resort truly lives up to its reputation as a world-class royal garden, seamlessly blending mountains, lakes, and ancient architecture, making for a particularly pleasant stroll. The combined ticket also includes the Potala Palace (Little Potala Palace) and the Panchen Lama's Palace (Xumi Fushou Temple), both of which are breathtaking. With their red walls and golden roofs, and the fusion of Han and Tibetan architecture, they offer stunning photo opportunities and a truly immersive historical atmosphere. Overall, the resort is well-maintained and steeped in history, making it well worth a special trip. Five-star recommendation!
Putuo Zongcheng Temple
Anonymous user9 October 2026
5.0
The cable car was originally scheduled to open at 8:30, but because of the National Day holiday, the staff arrived at 8:00. After watching the sunrise, we took the cable car down and were able to catch the hotel breakfast. Kudos to the scenic area for its flexibility and thoughtfulness!
Jinshanling Great Wall
掉线真烦2 October 2026
5.0
Once you arrive in Fengning, you must drive the Hundred-Mile Sky Road. I've been here before in the summer, and this National Day holiday I came again, and it was absolutely stunning. There were greens, purples, and mostly golden hues—it was breathtaking. The entire route was almost entirely paved, so even sedans could drive comfortably. A perfect score! I'll definitely come back next year.
Bai Li Skyroad
信天枫3 October 2026
5.0
We arrived at Puning Temple, one of the Eight Outer Temples of Chengde. It's said to be an ancient temple where lamas resided, a royal temple combining Han and Tibetan architectural styles. Inside, there's a 27-meter-tall wooden Guanyin statue with a thousand hands and eyes, which is quite impressive and worth seeing. The overall architecture is magnificent, making it a great spot for taking photos.
Puning Temple
M24***703 October 2026
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If you're traveling with elderly people, you need to consider their physical condition. Walking the whole way can be tiring for those who aren't physically fit. There aren't many decent restaurants inside, and the food at the restaurants is just so-so, plus the prices are relatively high.
China Horse Town Tourist Resort
M33***768 October 2026
5.0
The scenery at the entrance was absolutely stunning, truly a paradise on earth! Visiting in August, the weather was just right, neither too hot nor too cold – it was wonderful. I'll definitely come back again sometime. Seeing this place has completely lifted my spirits.
Yu Daokou Grassland and Forest Scenic Spot
M66***286 October 2025
5.0
Autumn in Yudaokou is like nature overturning its palette. Golden leaves, fiery red maple leaves, and emerald green pines and cypresses interweave into a brilliant and colorful painting.
Mulan Paddock
Anonymous user8 October 2026
5.0
Clouds drift across the Bashang Grassland, wind sweeps across the plains.
On the grasslands above the clouds, encounter both wilderness and gentleness.
Watch the clouds drift and the wind ripples through the grass, see the sunset sink behind the distant mountains, and the sky ablaze with the colors of the sunset painting the meadows.
All weariness will be soothed by this mountain wilderness. 🌄
Yunzhong Grassland
Anonymous user6 October 2025
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The scenery is particularly great. I caught up with the most beautiful time of the Colorful Forest. Off-road is also highly recommended. When playing the package project, the order was messed up. The staff arranged to take the sightseeing bus again for free, which is very humane.
Fengning Bashang Grassland
