Chengde Travel Guide

Chinese Name: 承德 (chéng dé)
Population: 3,528,700
Area: 39,500 square kilometers (15,251 square miles)
Location: in the northeast of Hebei Province, north China
Administrative Division: 3 districts (Shuangqiao, Shuangluan, Yingshouyingzi Mining); 1 county-level (Pingquan); 3 autonomous counties ( Weichang Man and Mongolian, Fengning Man, Kuancheng Man); 4 counties (Longhua, Luanping, Chengde, Xinglong);1 Development Zone
Area Code: 0314
Zip Code: 067000
GDP (2019): CNY 147.1 billion (USD 21.3 billion)
Nationalities: Han, Man, Mongolian

Chengde, lying in the northeast of Hebei Province, is about 225 kilometers (140 miles) away from Beijing, neighboring Tianjin to the south, Tangshan and Qinhuangdao to the east and southeast and Zhangjiakou to the west. After Emperor Kangxi decided to build a summer resort here in 1703, Chengde became the second political center of the Qing Dynasty (1636 - 1912). It was also the place where the emperors received foreign guests, avoided summer heat and hunted, so many royal buildings had been preserved. There are exquisite royal gardens at the Mountain Resort and Eight Outer Temples, the essence parts of Chengde tourism. Apart from the numerous historical relics, many visitors are attracted by the beautiful grasslands and fantastic entertainment activities. Besides, with the construction of Beijing-Chengde intercity railway and expressways, the transportation time from Chengde to Beijing and Tianjin will be shortened to two hours.

As one of the first famous historic and cultural cities of the nation, Chengde City has plenty of sceneries, with some of them being renowned both at home and abroad. The Mountain Resort and Eight Outer Temples are listed as the world cultural heritage sites, which have contributed towards the city being one of famous cities in the world.

Recommended Tour: 6 Days Private Beijing Chengde Tour

Both the internal and the external transportation of Chengde City are very well developed and although there is only a small-scale airport, chartered flights flying between there and Beijing will provide you more choices for your journey. In addition, railway and road links can connect you to many cities, such as Tianjin, Shenyang, Baotou, Ulanhot, Liaoning, and Inner Mongolia, etc. City buses provide a fine and integrated transport service; taxis are also a good choice due to their convenience and inexpensiveness.

See more Chengde Railway Station

Mountain Resort of Chengde

Large Temple Complex    Pictures

Bank of China
Xinhua branch: No. 1, Building A, Xinhuayuan

Hospital
Central Hospital: No. 22, Xi Dajie, Shuangqiao District

Post office
Nanyingzi branch: No. 27, Nanyingzi Dajie, Shuangqiao District