Itinerary
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Stop At: Beijing Railway Station, No.13 Jiawan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
In the morning, your friendly guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby or your apartment in Beijing and then head to the Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station to catch the train to Chengde(depart at 8:52am). You tour guide will take the train with you. It takes about 1 hour by bullet train from Beijing to Chengde.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort, North of Shuangqiao District, Chengde 067000 China
Upon arrival, take your private vehicle and head up to the UNESCO-listed Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort, was chosen by the Qing emperor Kangxi in 1703 as a means of eluding the hot summers in the Forbidden City. This gloriously landscaped summer palace took almost a century to complete and was home to Qing Dynasty emperors, eunuchs, courtiers, and concubines during Beijing's scorching summer months for many years. Your private guide will accompany you wander around. In addition to the interesting history, you will also be attracted by its beautiful scenery.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Potala Palace (Putuo Zongcheng Temple), North of Lion Ditch, Chengde 068450 China
After a local lunch, continue to the small Potala Palace, which is called Putuozongcheng Miao, built between 1767 and 1771 during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1735–1796) to resemble the Potala Palace in Lhasa. It is the largest Temple of the Eight Outer Temples in Chengde.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Beijing Railway Station, No.13 Jiawan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
After a whole day tour, your driver will drop you off at Chengde Railway Station and your will take the bullet train back to Beijing with your guide. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel or apartment.
Duration: 30 minutes