3 days in Chengde Itinerary

Dominated by an extraordinary, UNESCO-protected red and white palace complex sprawling up the mountainside, Chengde remains a summer resort fit for royalty.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Eight Outer Temples and Panjiakou Reservoir. Step out of Chengde to go to Longhua County and see Maojing Dam Forest Park, which is approximately 1h 10 min away. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Eight Outer Temples in The Bishu Villa, steep yourself in history at Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort, delve into the distant past at Puyou Temple, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Universal Peace (Puning si).

For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Chengde day trip site .

Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.