Moon Lake Scenic Area
Chengde Tangquan Imperial Palace
Yuanbao Mountain is located on the southern ridge of the hills about six or seven li east of Shuangtashanzhen. It earned its name because there is a huge rock on the mountain that resembles a yuanbao (a traditional Chinese ingot), lying across the mountaintop. The yuanbao-shaped rock is over 100 meters long, with both ends curling upwards. On the northern side, there is a cave that is 8 meters deep, 6 meters wide, and 1.6 meters high. The cave never sees sunlight, and even in the fifth month of the lunar calendar, there is still ice inside. Yuanbao Mountain and Shuangta…
The Liaohe River Source Rafting scenic area is located in Laozhangzi Village, the seat of the Liuxi Manchu Township Government in Pingquan County, on the upper mainstream of the Laohe River. It stretches 5 km in length, with a rafting duration of about one hour. It is 10 km from the Liaohe River Source National Forest Park, 30 km from Pingquan, 90 km from Ningcheng and Lingyuan, and 110 km from Zuoqi, Jianping, Chengde, and Chifeng,…
Zezhou Garden, located on Xishan Mountain in Pingquan County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, covers an area of 330 acres and officially opened to the public in August 2010. It is a "city green heart" project that combines cultural characteristics with architectural functionality. It is a national AAA-level scenic spot and was rated as a provincial five-star park by Hebei Province in 2011. …
Erquandi Hot Springs is located 500 meters south of Erquandi Village in Dangba Town, 40 kilometers from the county seat. Dangba Town lies on the Pingqing Highway, 15 kilometers north of Xiaosigou Station on the Chengjin Railway, 120 kilometers west of Chengde — a nationally recognized tourism city, and 231 kilometers east of Qinhuangdao. It serves as a key transportation hub heading north to Chifeng and south to Tangshan and Tianjin...
In the northwest of Pingquan lies a grand mountain called Mount Mayu. Its summit resembles an ancient container commonly used on horseback, and it is the highest peak in the surrounding hundreds of miles. It is said to be the homeland of the ancestors of the Khitan people. There is also a legendary story about the origins of this mountain. Long ago, the north was plagued by endless warfare, people were displaced, and life was miserable…
Pastoral Resort: Located in Cangzi Township, Chengde County, it features picturesque landscapes including unique mountains such as Tianmen Mountain and Jingang Peak, as well as a reservoir covering an area of 300 acres. It is an ideal destination for tourism, vacationing, and fishing. …
Dishui Cliff: Located on the left bank of the Luanhe River between Beiquan Village and Laolianggoumen Village in Xiabancheng Town near Chengde County, approximately 10 kilometers from the county seat. According to the Chronicles of Chengde Prefecture: “Dishui Cliff, also known as Zhenzhu Cliff, lies 130 li southeast of the prefectural seat, with the Luanhe River flowing beneath it. The mountain winds for dozens of li, densely forested with pines and cypresses that form an emerald screen…”
Known as an "ice and snow world coexisting with the sun and warmth," Chengde Ice Snow City was built with an investment of 6 million yuan by the Chengde Tongjian Industrial Group. It is a unique new tourism project with strong northern characteristics and also the largest indoor all-season ice exhibition project in China. Chengde Ice Snow City houses over 60 sets of various ice sculptures,...
The City God originated from ancient worship of Shui (Huang, the god of water) and Yong (Cheng, the god of the city wall), and is one of the Eight Deities in the "Rites of Zhou." "Cheng" originally referred to high walls built by digging earth, while "Huang" originally referred to moats without water. Ancient people built cities to protect the safety of residents within, so they constructed tall city walls, watchtowers, gates, as well as moats and defensive ditches. They believed...
Dragon and Phoenix Cave is located on the mountainside of Linglong Peak in Zhongguan Town. According to the Chronicles of Chengde Prefecture, in the 19th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign during the Qing Dynasty (1754), while traveling to the Mulan Hunting Grounds, the emperor stayed at the Zhongguan Palace. Gazing into the distance, he spotted a towering, exquisite peak not far ahead. Upon ascending it, he composed a poem and bestowed upon it the name “Linglong Peak” (Exquisite Peak). The mountain features hollowed-out areas with massive caves…
The Qingchuang Peak National Forest Park encircles the urban area of Chengde, located approximately 2.5 kilometers from the city center. The park boasts unique natural landscapes, renowned for its spectacular Danxia landform featuring competing rocky ridges and rugged peaks. Covering a total area of 10,600 hectares, it is divided into four scenic zones and blends harmoniously with the world-famous Mountain Resort and the Eight Outer Temples. The resort and temples are like brilliant pearls...
Located at the northwest corner of Moon Lake, in 1990, the then President of China visited this place and praised Baihuapo as a unique marvel of Bashang. On the lush green grassland, clusters of “little flames” dance — these are the blooming globeflowers. Back in the time of Emperor Qianlong, upon seeing this extraordinary sight, he improvised a line: “The yellow flowers beyond the Great Wall are like golden nails pinned to the earth.” The Grand Secretary Ji…
The deity worshipped in the Guan Yu Temple is Guan Yu, also known as Guan Sheng, or the Holy Guan. The Chengde Guan Yu Temple scenic area is located about 20 meters outside the western palace wall, southwest of the Lizheng Gate of the Mountain Resort. It was first built in the 10th year of the Yongzheng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1732), and is China's only imperial Guan Yu Temple. The temple was expanded with side courtyards in the 25th year of the Qianlong reign and renovated in the 43rd year of the Qianlong reign…
Miaogong Reservoir, located on the main course of the Yixun River, 30 kilometers south of Weichang County in Chengde City, Hebei Province, is a large-scale water conservancy hub project primarily designed for flood control, while also serving functions such as irrigation and power generation. The reservoir controls a catchment area of 2,370 square kilometers, accounting for 54.5% of the Yixun River basin, with a total storage capacity of...
Qixing Lake is located within the newly developed key scenic area of the Saihanba Forest Park, three kilometers north of the Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm. Nestled amidst lush mountains and clear waters, it originally consisted of seven small lakes. From a distance, they are arranged like the Big Dipper in the sky, hence the name Qixing Lake (Seven Star Lake). Records of it date back to the Kangxi era, and today the lakes are interconnected. The water is deep, the area is expansive, and wild crucian carp swim within.
The origin of Generals' Puddle, according to historical records and local lore, is the site where Emperor Kangxi personally led his troops to defeat the rebellious forces of Galdan from the Western Mongols. Galdan was the ruling chieftain of the Zunghar tribe in Western Mongolia. Due to the abundant resources in the Ili region where he was based, Galdan’s ambitions grew unchecked. With the malicious encouragement and support of Tsarist Russia...
Tai Feng Lake is located about 15 kilometers northwest of the headquarters of the Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm. It is an artificial lake/reservoir built in the 1960s. The surrounding area mainly consists of forests, meadows, and hills, where you can go fishing, boating, and horseback riding. The scenery in early autumn is particularly beautiful, and it’s also a great destination in summer. Tai Feng Lake covers an area of over 100 acres...
Located on the Inner Mongolia Plateau in the Fengning area of Hebei Province, the Bashang Grassland has recently been developed into a great destination for paragliding. Numerous paragliding clubs from Beijing are active here, and currently known activities include: sightseeing flights over the Bashang Grassland and low-altitude experience flights over the grassland. Spring, summer, and autumn are the best...