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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Eight Outer Temples and Maojing Dam Forest Park. Change things up with a short trip to Panjiakou Reservoir in Kuancheng County (about 1h 25 min away). There's still lots to do: get outside with Eight Outer Temples in The Bishu Villa, explore the ancient world of Xumi Fushou Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Potala Palace (Putuo Zongcheng Temple), and explore the historical opulence of Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort.

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If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Nanyuan Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel back home.