2-Day Cultural Tour to Chengde Mountain Resort and Temples

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Day 1: Beijing Chaoyang Station – Chengde South Station – Mountain Resort, Accommodation: Chengde Day 2: Puning Temple & Puyou Temple Scenic Area – Thousand-Hand Guanyin – Temple of Sumeru Happiness and Longevity – Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Meals: Breakfast You must come to Chengde! Stroll through the Mountain Resort, where "江南 dreamlike misty rain and beautiful scenery always await," feel the wind at the Little Potala Palace, experience the summer in Rehe, and find tranquility in Puning Temple. Slowly savor the flavors of life and leisurely observe the passage of time. May everything be peaceful and arrive as promised. The Chengde Mountain Resort is designed based on China's geographical features, ingeniously integrating the topography of the northwest mountainous area, the southeast lake area, and the northern plain area, resembling a miniature landscape of China. Over 120 groups of buildings are scattered among the mountains, waters, plants, and trees, showcasing the beauty of both the south and the north, and gathering the essence of national scenic spots into one garden. Strolling through it, you can appreciate the graceful beauty of the southern gardens and feel the magnificent grandeur of the northern mountains, making you indulge in this broad and profound garden art and deep cultural heritage. Puning Temple, located in Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province, is a Sino-Tibetan temple built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of approximately 23,000 square meters. The front part of the temple presents a Han-style, with the typical characteristics of traditional Han Buddhist temples; the rear part is built in the style of the Tibetan Samye Monastery, with Tibetan style. The two styles blend perfectly here, creating a magnificent atmosphere. The main Buddha statue in the temple, the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, is approximately 27.21 meters high and is made of gilded wood carvings, with exquisite craftsmanship that is breathtaking. Stepping into Puning Temple, listening to the melodious chanting, and feeling the rich Buddhist atmosphere, it seems that the soul has also been purified. The Little Potala Palace in Chengde, officially known as Putuo Zongcheng Temple. Its pure white and noble ochre red are matched with each other, forming a strong visual contrast and extremely shocking. The golden treasure roof and glazed tile roof complement each other, outlining a picture full of the customs of the Tibetan Plateau. Here, without having to travel long distances to Tibet, you can appreciate the solemnity and sacredness of the Potala Palace, hear the Tibetan Dharma drums, and feel the mysterious atmosphere from the snowy plateau. The main building, the Great Red Platform, is as high as 100 stories. The Miaogao Zhuangyan Hall in the center, also known as the Golden Tile Hall, is covered with gilded copper tiles, and the 800 golden dragons on the four ridges are lifelike, showing the magnificent spirit of the royal temple.