Chengde Mountain Resort

Located north of the myriad ravines and pine winds in the Mountain Resort. Built in the 42nd year of Qing Emperor Kangxi (1703). It is the second scenery of the "Kangxi Thirty-six Sceneries". It is built in imitation of the Su Causeway in West Lake, Hangzhou, with water sandwiched in the embankment, winding and twisting, shaped like the character 'Zhi'. This embankment connects three islands: Huanbi, Moonlight River Sound, and Ruyi Zhou. The embankment runs through the lake and is the main scenic route in the lake area. After summer, walking along the long embankment, you can see the lush greenery, surrounded by layers of beautiful scenery, moving with every step, with a variety of styles and postures, and the willows are slender, very much like the 'Su Causeway in Spring Dawn' in West Lake. When Emperor Kangxi first built the Mountain Resort, he personally measured and designed it when he dredged the lake area. His poem 'Zhi Path Cloud Embankment' says: 'Order the craftsman to open the Zhi Path Embankment first, and follow the mountains and rivers to create a unique layout.' This embankment has the cleverness of managing the overall situation of the scenery in the lake area of the Mountain Resort. The Mountain Resort was first started here, digging ponds and accumulating soil, forming embankments and islands. It should have been the first scenery of the Mountain Resort, but the emperor's sleeping palace is the eldest, and it should be the first scenery, so this place can only be the second.

The Chengde Mountain Resort is truly a royal garden! With every step, there's a beautiful view, it's really gorgeous~ But it's really huge, just casually walking around can be exhausting. The Mountain Resort covers an area of 5.64 million square meters, inheriting and developing the Chinese classical garden philosophy of 'man-made beauty blending with nature'. Making use of the natural terrain, it adapts to the mountains and waters, following nature's course, and is a very creative masterpiece. Palace Area The palace buildings are dense and are a miniature of the Forbidden City, serving as the place for handling state affairs and holding grand ceremonies. It includes the main palace, Songhe Zhai, Wanhe Songfeng, and Donggong, four groups of buildings. The main palace area is now a museum with over 20,000 precious cultural relics. Garden Scenery Area The garden scenery area is divided into the lake area, the plain area, and the mountainous area. Lake Area: The essence of the garden scenery area, where Emperor Kangxi once boasted that 'the natural scenery surpasses that of the West Lake'. Most of the buildings are constructed in imitation of famous sites in the south of the Yangtze River, with the Misty Rain Tower being built in the shape of the one in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. It is also the filming location for the Shuangfang Pavilion in the TV series 'My Fair Princess'. Plain Area: Dominated by grasslands and forests, it is the venue for horse racing events. It includes the Wanshu Garden and the Wenjin Pavilion, one of the four great book collections. Mountainous Area: Occupying four-fifths of the total garden area, it has peaks, lakes, and plains, and now is home to many wild animals, such as deer, pheasants, rabbits, etc. Ticket Prices: Peak season 130 yuan, (April 1st - October 31st) Off-season 90 yuan, (November 1st - March 31st of the following year) Half price for students and the elderly, free for children under 6 and seniors over 70 Opening Hours: April 1st - April 30th 7:30-17:30 May 1st - October 9th 7:00-18:00 October 10th - March 30th of the following year 8:00-17:30 Scenic Area Transportation: Mountain ring car 60 yuan, boat tour 70 yuan, plain sightseeing 40 yuan, three types of vehicle joint ticket 150; mountain ring + plain 120; plain + boat tour 100 Mountain Ring: Four-sided Cloud Mountain (panoramic view of Chengde city area) - Erma Road (overlooking the Little Potala Palace) - Qingfeng Luyu (overlooking the plain area and viewing Panchui Peak), the whole journey takes 1 hour. Boat Tour: Zhijing Yundi - Yue Se Jiang Sheng - Falin Temple - Misty Rain Tower - Rehe Plain Sightseeing Car: Misty Rain Tower - Water Flowing Clouds - Wenjin Pavilion - Wanshu Garden - Liuhe Pagoda - Rehe Spring Tour Tips! ! Check the weather in advance, it doesn't look too good on cloudy days! The mountain ring stops are better photographed with an SLR camera !! The park closes at nine o'clock in the evening, you can stroll around the plain area in the afternoon. It looks better from June to September, and the mountain ring is optional

🚃Transportation Guide: Depart from Beijing Chaoyang Station, arrive at Chengde South Station in about an hour, take the No. 69 bus for about an hour to the terminal Huoshen Temple, walk along Lizhengmen Street for about ten minutes to reach the scenic spot Lizhengmen entrance. 🎫Scenic spot ticket: 130 yuan/person, ID card check-in ⏱️Scenic spot opening hours: 7-18 o'clock, stop entering the park at 17:30 Recommended visit time: 5-6 hours (only in the case of taking the ring mountain sightseeing car) ⭐️About the scenic spot was built in the Kangxi and Qianlong prosperous times, integrating "palace" and "garden", divided into palace area, mountain area, plain area, and lake area. 🌟The palace area and the lake area are the essence of the palace area: now a museum, displaying court cultural relics left over from the Qing Dynasty, worth seeing! The Songhezhai Cultural and Creative Museum can stamp the commemorative stamp, the mountain area: the place where the emperor used to hunt, you can climb to the top to overlook the outer eight temples and the whole view of the mountain resort, the area is huge, you must take the ring mountain sightseeing car, otherwise you can’t finish walking in a day. ⚠️The mountain is high and the road is steep, the road is narrow, the car experience is thrilling and exciting, just like riding a roller coaster. 🌟Plain area: mainly grassland and woods, it was a place for hunting and entertainment in the past, Wenjing Pavilion, Yongyou Temple, Chunhao Pavilion and other points are dotted among the grasslands Lake area: a total of 8 small islands, Yanyu Tower, Ruyi State is the most famous. 🎫Scenic spot sightseeing car ring mountain sightseeing car: 60/person 🌟Stop at the four-sided Yunshan, Erma Road, Qingfeng Green Island, you can overlook Chengde City, Xiaobudala Palace, Mountain Resort, and you can also overlook Qingshui Peak (Bangchui Mountain) 🎫Ring Plain Sightseeing Car: 40/person 🎫Stop at Wenjing Pavilion, Yongyou Temple Sightseeing Cruise: 70/person, stop at Jinshan, Yanyu Tower 🔥Recommended tour route: Lizhengmen enters → Palace area: Museum → Mountain area (take sightseeing car) → Fangyuanju for lunch → Plain area: walk along the lake → Rehe Spring → Chunhao Pavilion (there is a net red afternoon tea) → Yongyou Temple → Mongolian Bag → Wanshuyuan → Wenjing Pavilion → Lake area: Yanyu Tower → Ruyi State → Zhijingyun Embankment → Huanbi → Jinshan → Yue Se Jiang Sheng → Wen Yuan Lion Forest → Chengguanmen out ⚠️Note that many of the seventy-two scenes are ruins, you don’t need to see them all. It is not recommended to take a sightseeing boat. It is a man-powered boat, very slow. Remember to go to the bathroom before taking the ring mountain sightseeing car, there is none after going up the mountain.

Mountain villa lantern festival, 2024 Forbidden City·Summer Resort·Spring Festival Lantern Festival. In 2024, the Forbidden City Museum and Chengde Summer Resort will jointly hold the Spring Festival Lantern Festival for the first time, named "Prosperous Age Villa 2024 Forbidden City·Summer Resort·Spring Festival Lantern Festival". Here are some highlights and features of this lantern festival: 🌟Highlights: Jointly held: This is the first lantern festival event jointly launched by the Forbidden City and the Summer Resort, aiming to outline the beautiful outline of the Summer Resort through the palace lanterns of the Forbidden City, and let these two top Chinese tourism IPs shine together. Nine major themes: The lantern festival includes "Chengtian's Virtue, Ancient Rhyme Welcoming Auspiciousness, Smoky Rain Night Painting, Chanting and Pouring Wine, Auspicious Dragon Blessing, Hanging Lanterns and Decorations, Forest Garden Illusion, All Things Praying for Blessings, Tianlu Changchang" nine major themes, each theme is connected by light and shadow nodes to provide a visual feast for tourists. 🗓Itinerary: Exhibition time and place: The lantern festival will open at Chengde Summer Resort on February 2, 2024, and continue until March 11, with daily opening hours from 19:00 to 21:00, lasting for more than forty days. Cultural experience: Tourists can experience the beautiful round and beautiful ancient buildings such as Dehuimen decorated with auspicious cloud patterns, Qingyin Pavilion's opera sound, and Qingbiting, Zhiyujie, etc. in the light and shadow, adding to the beauty of the Summer Resort under the night. Interactive link: Tourists can also pass by nine cartoon dragon sons along the way, enjoying a night full of fun and traditional cultural atmosphere.

🏆🏆🏆Mountain Resort Built in 1703, it took 89 years to complete across the reigns of Emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. It served as a meeting place for the Qing government with foreign envoys and ethnic minorities from the frontiers, and was the second political center of the Qing Dynasty besides Beijing. The resort is divided into four major areas: the palace area and the lake area to the south, and the mountain area and the plain area to the north, with the palace area and the lake area being the essence of the resort. 🎖Palace Area: Upon entering through the main gate of the Mountain Resort (Lizheng Gate), you can see the palace area, so it is usually the first area to visit. Since the Mountain Resort was a place for the Qing government to meet with foreigners, it was built with high standards to receive foreign guests. At the same time, to show traditional virtues of humility and thriftiness in front of foreign guests, the palace area appears simple and generous in its overall layout. However, the materials used for construction are very precious; the main hall, Danbo Jingcheng Hall, is made entirely of nanmu wood, a standard of 'low-key luxury'. 🏅Mountain Area: After visiting the palace area, take the mountain-circling car to tour the mountain area. If time is limited, you can skip the mountain area and head straight to the lake area. The mountain area accounts for about four-fifths of the Mountain Resort, with lush trees and beautiful scenery. From the top of the mountain, you can clearly see the Little Potala Palace in the distance. It is recommended to take a car to tour the mountain area, as it is too large 😅😅😅 🎖Lake Area: The lake area combines the characteristics of Jiangnan architecture with water, yet it is much more magnificent than the small bridges and flowing water of Jiangnan. The resort has a total of 'Kangxi and Qianlong's 72 Scenic Spots', and it's actually not very likely to visit all 72 spots. Among them, the Yanyu Tower is a must-visit, built to imitate the Yanyu Tower of Jiaxing's South Lake and was one of the filming locations for the TV series 'My Fair Princess'. In the lake area, you can also take a pedal boat ride on the lake. Plain Area: 🏅The western part of the plain area is grassland, centered around the Emperor's horse racing activities at Shimadai; the eastern part is forested, known as Wanshu Garden, which contains Mongolian yurts of different specifications. The plain area also has the royal library Wenzin Pavilion, which once housed the 'Complete Library in Four Branches of Literature', as well as buildings such as Yongyou Temple, Chunhao Xuan, and Suyun Yan. 🔥🔥🔥Discount Policy: Children: Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) (children must be accompanied by a guardian when entering the scenic area) are free. Students: Full-time undergraduate students and below with a student ID get half price. Elderly: Seniors aged 70 (inclusive) and above with their second-generation ID card, passport, or Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan pass are free; seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 69 (inclusive) with their second-generation ID card get half price. Journalists: Free with a press card issued by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television. Tour guides: Free with a tour guide certificate issued by the National Tourism Administration and a tour group task list. Hebei Province blood donors: Free with Hebei Province's honorary blood donation card. 🚙Parking Lot: Reference price: about ¥30/time; Address: 20 Lizhengmen Road, Shuangqiao District, parking lot of the scenic area; In-park Transportation: Charged Restrooms: There are restrooms in the scenic area, located near Dehui Gate, Moonlit River Sounds, Yanyu Tower, Wenzin Pavilion, Mongolian Yurts, Chunhao Xuan, Wanshu Garden, Songhe Zhai, etc., with conspicuous signs. The above information can be used as a reference when visiting the Mountain Resort.

🔵If you long for the seaside and love the vastness of the grasslands ❤Then you must save this 【Seaside + Grassland】 travel guide⭐ for future use~ - 🔥Attractions Introduction ▪ Pigeon Nest: Watch the sunrise at Pigeon Nest, a famous bird-watching sanctuary with many seabirds and a beautiful sunrise! ▪ Shanhaiguan: Known as the 'First Pass under Heaven', climb up the Drum Tower to overlook the well-ordered streets ▪ Mountain Resort: The largest existing royal garden, the filming location of 'My Fair Princess' ▪ Bashang Grassland: The first grassland north of Beijing, Beijing's backyard, with stunning summer-only scenery ▪ Ulan Butong: Once the royal hunting grounds of the Qing Dynasty, the area is known for its grassland scenery. ▪ National Highway No. 1 Scenic Avenue: Here you can feel the blue sky and white clouds within reach~ Stop and walk around whenever you see a beautiful place, casual photos are stunning! - ⚠️Precautions ⚠️There is a big temperature difference between day and night, so bring long sleeves or extra clothing ⚠️The sun is strong and the UV rays are intense, so make sure to apply sunscreen ⚠️For horse riding and touring, it's best to wear sports shoes and long pants ⚠️Make sure to prepare mosquito repellent, as there are quite a few mosquitoes on the seaside and grasslands ⚠️Always be careful at the seaside, especially when with children - 🌈Qinhuangdao Chengde Ulan Butong Itinerary Recommendation D 1: Arrive in Beijing-Beidaihe, check in at the popular Qinhuang Alley or take a night tour of the Biluo Tower D 2: Pigeon Nest-Seafood Feast-Shanhaiguan D 3: Mountain Resort-Lunch-Bashang Grassland D 4: Grassland activities-Lunch-Grassland off-road vehicle D 5: National Highway No. 1 Scenic Avenue-Lunch-Colorful Forest D 6: Breakfast-Return home - 🥘Food Sharing ✔Qinhuangdao: Turkey noodle roll, fried noodle skin, Beidaihe Yang intestine, Beidaihe pan-fried bun, Shanhaiguan meat pot ✔Chengde: Mutton soup with baked bun, buckwheat bowl tuo, stewed chicken with mushrooms, whole roasted lamb on Bashang, hand-grabbed lamb on Bashang ✔Ulan Butong: Mongolian milk tea, roasted lamb leg, whole roasted lamb - 🍃The autumn in Ulan Butong is breathtakingly beautiful... 🌲Ride a horse and chase the freedom in your heart with ease~ 🍂The autumn on the Ulan Butong grassland is very brief, hesitate and you will miss it 💗If you are tempted, hurry up and bring your family and friends~ Embark on this journey of grassland + sea together~

Chengde🤩, this historic and cultural city, has many attractions and attracts numerous tourists😜. It seems to be a paradise near Beijing💐. Here is a guide to the tourist attractions in Chengde, hoping to help friends who come to Chengde👏. 🚌Transportation Recommendations: • 🚄High-speed train: Departing from Beijing, it only takes one hour to arrive, which is very convenient😃. • 🚌Bus + Mini electric car: Suitable for students and working-class people🎓. ⛩Must-visit Attractions: 1. 🏰Imperial Summer Villa: • 🎫Ticket: 130 yuan/person, sightseeing car around the mountain🚗: 60 yuan/person. • 🚇Transportation: You can take buses No. 5, 15, 29, etc. to get there🚌. • 😄Introduction: Also known as 'Chengde Mountain Resort' or 'Rehe Traveling Palace', it is the largest existing classical royal garden and also a location for many TV dramas🎬. 2. ⛪Putuo Zongcheng Temple (Little Potala Palace): • 🎫Ticket: 80 yuan/person, half price for students. The ticket also includes another scenic area (Sumi Fortune Longevity Temple/Banchan Residence), with electric shuttle buses between the two places🚎, running every 10 minutes. • 👗Tips: The site is mainly red, it is recommended to choose contrasting colors for photos, or wear Tibetan costumes for photography📷. 3. 🛕Puning Temple: • 🎫Ticket: 60 yuan/person for adults🧑. • 🚌Transportation: You can take buses No. 6, 26, etc. to 'Puning Temple' stop🤗. • Introduction: Different from other temples in Chengde, Puning Temple is the only temple with monks living in it, and it is very popular🙏. 4. 👑Kangxi Ceremony: • Ticket price: Ordinary area A 288 yuan, B area 198 yuan👒. VIP area prices are over 500 yuan. • 🚌Transportation: Buses No. 5, 15, 15 interval, 25, etc. can get you to Yuanbao Mountain stop🚏. • Tips: The performance is very impressive and worth seeing🎉. It is recommended that friends who go to Chengde to experience the grandeur of a play performed by a thousand people🎶. 5. 🏔Qingchui Peak Scenic Area: • 🎫Ticket: 25 yuan/person, cable car one way 50 yuan/person, round trip 80 yuan/person🚠. • Introduction: Located in the mountains east of the Imperial Summer Villa, named by Emperor Kangxi because it resembles a pestle🤴. 6. 🏔Shuangta Mountain: • 🎫Ticket: 50 yuan/person. • 🚌Transportation: You can take buses No. 5, 15, 25, etc.🚍. • Introduction: It is a good place to enjoy magnificent mountains and beautiful scenery, which can relax the body and mind and increase knowledge📚. 7. 🏬Chengde Geological Museum: • Address: Rehe Geological Museum (can be directly navigated)🧭. • Tips: The exhibition hall is suitable for primary and secondary school students to learn and visit, especially recommended for the dinosaur fossil section, as well as karst caves and Chengde's geological features🦕. 🛏Chengde Accommodation Guide: • Downtown Chengde: It is recommended to stay near and , where shopping, entertainment, dining, and transportation are very convenient🛍. 🍱Food Recommendations: 1. 🍜Lao San Yang Soup (must-try). 2. 🍲Qiao Family Manchu Eight Big Bowls. 3. 🦐Shrimp Manager (delicious taste).

The Chengde Mountain Resort in Hebei, also known as the Rehe Imperial Palace, is styled after the simple and elegant charm of a mountain village, embracing the natural essence of landscapes and incorporating the scenic beauty of both southern and northern China. It stands as the largest existing ancient imperial garden and the pinnacle of Chinese classical garden design. Wandering through the gardens and landscapes, visitors can appreciate the royal gardening philosophy of 'moving heaven and earth into the emperor's embrace' while enjoying the beautiful views. The resort comprises palace areas, lake areas, plains, and mountainous regions, and even with transportation, it takes about five hours to tour. It has been the setting for over fifty film and television productions. During the Kangxi and Qianlong reigns of the Qing Dynasty, the emperors would spend about half of the year in Chengde, and significant state affairs concerning politics, military, ethnic groups, and diplomacy in the early Qing period were handled here. The Chengde Mountain Resort also served as a secondary capital and political center outside of Beijing. The Mountain Resort is a masterpiece of Chinese classical garden art, capturing the essence of natural landscapes and the scenic beauty of both southern and northern China. It incorporates the best features of famous gardens and temples from across the country, innovating within the tradition, with the '72 Scenic Spots of Kangxi and Qianlong' being the most famous. It is also the largest existing classical royal garden in the world.

🍹🌞Summer Cool-Down Travel Battle! Are you ready to join the search for a cool summer retreat? ☀️🍧 🌴Sanya🏖️ It's the hot Sanya! Not only does it have the passionate sunshine, but also the cool sea breeze and beaches. Don't forget to try the coconut smoothie at the night market, a gulp of it and you'll feel instantly refreshed! 🥥🍧 Moreover, you can enjoy exploring the underwater world, meeting clownfish and turtles, which is an essential activity for a summer holiday! 🌲Guilin🏞️ Lush Guilin! Here, you don't need to turn on the air conditioner, just take a deep breath, and you can feel the freshness brought by the forest. Drifting on a bamboo raft on the Li River, with the water and sky merging into one, it's like being in a fairyland. Not only can you enjoy the picturesque scenery of Guilin's landscape, but you can also play in the water by the waterfalls, making it an excellent summer retreat! 💦🚣‍♀️ 🏯Chengde🌳 Coming to Chengde, you'll find that the summer here is not only cool but also filled with a royal aura. Strolling through the corridors of the Summer Resort, you can enjoy the courtly elegance as if you were a noble yourself. Don't forget to taste the Chengde roast duck, with its fragrant aroma, a bite will make you feel instantly cool and refreshed! 🦆🍗 Moreover, at night, you can watch open-air performances at the Mountain Resort, experiencing ancient forms of entertainment, as if living in a historical fantasy! ❄️Changchun☃️ Coming to Changchun, the summer here has a unique cool charm! In Changying Century City, you can fully experience the wonder of the ice and snow world, as if you've instantly traveled to the icy kingdom of the north. Not only can you experience ice and snow sports, but you can also taste the most authentic ice and snow delicacies, definitely making your summer cool! 🍨❄️ Summer cool-down travel not only allows you to enjoy the coolness but also to feel the unique charm of different regions. So, pack your bags and join the search for a cool summer journey! Remember to replenish sunscreen in time, bring a water bottle, and have a fun-filled summer vacation! 🌈🌟

🌈 **Two-Day Deep Tour Guide for Chengde Mountain Resort** 🌈 📅 **Day One: Exploring the Royal Charm of the Mountain Resort** - 🌞 **Arrival at Noon**: After checking in, head straight to the Mountain Resort to avoid the peak hours and enjoy a tranquil time. - 🅿️ **Parking Suggestion**: Navigate to the underground parking lot at Lizhengmen Dajie Dehui Gate, and make sure to leave before 10 pm. - 🎟️ **Ticket Information**: Students and the elderly enjoy a discounted price of 65 yuan, while the adult ticket is 130 yuan. It is recommended to purchase a guide service for 150 yuan per person for a richer touring experience. - 🚶‍♂️ **Main Entrance**: Experience the prestigious route of ancient emperors. - 🏛️ **Museum Area**: Bring your ID card, swipe it for entry, and appreciate the rich historical relics. - 🚌 **Mountain Shuttle Bus**: 60 yuan per person, safe and convenient, with magnificent mountain views along the way. - 🏞️ **Lake Area**: Misty Rain Tower is a filming location for 'My Fair Princess' and is worth visiting. - 🍵 **Chun Hao Xuan**: Taste the special afternoon tea and enjoy the peaceful time. - 🎭 **Kangxi Ceremony**: Purchase tickets in advance, with a better view from Area A, and experience the impressive live performance. - 🍜 **Commercial Street**: Try local delicacies, but pay attention to quality. 📅 **Day Two: Cultural Journey to Puning Temple** - 🕗 **Depart in the Morning**: Head to Puning Temple before 9:00 am to start a new day. - 🕯️ **Incense Burning Time**: Understand and comply with the temple's incense-burning customs. - 🚫 **Beware of Salespeople**: There might be salespeople at the entrance, be discerning. - 📿 **Fortune Telling**: Experience drawing lots, starting from 20 yuan, with consecration service starting from 30 yuan. - 📸 **Photography Etiquette**: Respect religious sites and follow photography rules. - 🛍️ **Souvenirs**: There is a price difference between the visitor center and the entrance for the 'Eighteen Seeds', purchase as needed. - 🅿️ **Free Parking**: Parking at Puning Temple is free, afterwards, you can go to Old Ding's Sheep Soup to enjoy a delicious meal. 💡 **Travel Tips**: - 🧴 **Sun Protection**: Remember to apply sunscreen during outdoor activities. - 💧 **Hydration**: Carry a water bottle with you to stay hydrated. - 🚌 **Transportation**: Plan your transportation routes in advance to avoid delays. - 📱 **Communication**: Ensure your phone is fully charged for easy contact and navigation. 🎊 **Wish you a pleasant trip at Chengde Mountain Resort and a rewarding experience!** 🎊

6 Shanzhuang East Road, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province. The construction of the Chengde Mountain Resort began on a large scale during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It was built by the Qing emperors to achieve the political purpose of pacifying and uniting the ethnic minorities on China's frontiers and consolidating national unity. The Chengde Mountain Resort is mainly divided into two parts: the palace area and the garden area. The site selection and overall design were based on the characteristics of the terrain and landscape, fully utilizing the natural topography, following the mountains and waters, and going with the flow. It is a masterpiece of creativity that embodies the culmination of ancient Chinese garden and architectural arts. The palace area is located in the southern part of the resort, covering an area of 102,000 square meters. The palace buildings are numerous and orderly, serving as a miniature of the Forbidden City. It includes four groups of buildings: the main palace, Songhe Zhai, Wanhe Songfeng, and the East Palace. The garden area is further divided into the lake area, the plain area, and the mountainous area, with the lake area to the north of the palace area. The layout of the palace area of the Chengde Mountain Resort is rigorous, with simple architecture, while the garden area has a natural and wild charm. The palaces and natural landscapes are harmoniously integrated, achieving a return to nature. The buildings in the garden are not large in scale, and the halls and walls mostly use green bricks, grey tiles, and natural wood, which are elegant, dignified, simple, and moderate. During the reigns of Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, they spent about half of each year in Chengde. Important national affairs such as politics, military, ethnic, and foreign affairs in the early Qing period were all handled here. Therefore, the Chengde Mountain Resort also became a secondary capital and the second political center outside Beijing.