A magical place to escape the summer heat and take stunning photos

🚗 How can you visit Chengde without seeing the Mountain Resort? This 3-day, 2-night royal garden tour guide is a must-have, taking you through the Qing Dynasty's imperial summer retreat ✨ 【Itinerary】 Day1: 📍 Chengde Mountain Resort (8:00-17:30) 👉 Must-see: Danbo Jingcheng Hall, Misty Rain Tower, Rehe Spring 👉 Tips: Recommended to buy mountain circuit bus ticket (¥60/person) to save energy and enjoy panoramic views 🥢 Lunch recommendation: Old Three Mutton Soup near the exit (¥30/person) Day2: 📍 Puning Temple (8:00-17:00) 👉 Home to the world's largest Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue 📍 Putuo Zongcheng Temple (8:30-17:00) 👉 "Little Potala Palace" with stunning red-and-white Tibetan architecture 🥢 Dinner recommendation: Manchu Eight Bowls (Lizhengmen branch) Day3: 📍 Hammer Peak National Forest Park (8:00-17:00) 👉 Marvel at the unique Hammer Mountain natural landscape 📍 Chengde Museum (9:00-16:30, closed Mondays) 👉 Perfect place to learn about Chengde's history and culture 【Must-try Foods】 🔥 Old Three Mutton Soup: Delicious broth, perfect with baked cakes 🔥 Manchu Eight Bowls: Authentic Manchu imperial cuisine 🔥 Chengde Lüdagun: Specialty dessert, soft and sweet 【Accommodation Recommendations】 🏨 Atour Hotel Chengde Mountain Resort (5-minute walk to resort) 🏨 Hong Kong Hotel (established 4-star with great value) 【Practical Tips】 1. Best seasons are summer/autumn, but bring jackets for temperature drops 2. Combo tickets offer better value (Mountain Resort + Eight Outer Temples ¥280) 3. Most downtown taxi rides cost under ¥10