Chengde Mountain Resort
避暑山庄 · Bìshǔ Shānzhuāng
The Qing emperors’ summer capital: a walled park of palaces, lakes, pavilions and wooded hills, the largest surviving imperial garden in China; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Booking recommendedBring your passportHalf a day to a full day
Tip
See the palace area by the main gate first, then walk or take a boat around the lakes; the plain and hills beyond are huge, so use the sightseeing bus if you want to reach the far side. Go early: tour groups arrive around 09:00.
- Opening hours
- April 07:30–17:30; 1 May–9 October 07:00–18:00; 10 October–31 March 08:00–17:30. Ticket sales stop one hour before closing.
- Price
- ¥130 from 1 April to 31 October, ¥90 from 1 November to 31 March (palace area included; valid once within two days). A four-site combo with Puning Temple, Putuo Zongcheng + Xumi Fushou and Qingchui Peak has been sold for about ¥260 in peak season and ¥190 off-season. Boats and sightseeing buses inside cost extra.
- How to book
- Book a timed, real-name ticket on the official WeChat account “避暑山庄及周围寺庙” (choose passport), or on Trip.com. In July–August and on holidays, tickets can sell out days ahead and may not be sold at the gate. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Main gate (Lizhengmen) in the city centre; bus 69 from Chengde South Station, or a short taxi ride from most hotels
- Address in Chinese
- 河北省承德市双桥区丽正门大街20号避暑山庄
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