2-Day Cultural Tour to Chengde Mountain Resort and Temples

Chengde City, Mainland China

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Chengde Mountain Resort + Puning Temple + Little Potala Palace 2-Day Tour

Surrounded by verdant mountains, the ancient architectural complex exudes timeless charm with its red walls and green tiles. Step into this realm and encounter a beautiful dream woven from ancient charm and nature.

Chengde Mountain Resort, formerly the summer palace of Qing Dynasty emperors, boasts shimmering lakes and elegant ancient architecture, offering a royal legacy amidst picturesque landscapes.

Puning Temple, commissioned by Emperor Qianlong, showcases the splendor of Han and Tibetan architectural styles. The temple boasts a spectacular wooden statue of Buddha; pray for "Puning" to spread its good name.

Built under the Qianlong Emperor, Puning Temple blends Han and Tibetan architectural styles, radiating elegance. Home to the world's largest wooden Buddha statue, pray for universal peace.

Chengde Potala Palace (Temple of Putuo Zongcheng), with its red walls and golden tiles reflecting the splendor of ancient architecture, fully demonstrates the majestic momentum of a royal temple.

Puning Temple, resembling the Potala Palace, features solemn ancient architecture in red and white hues, with a dazzling golden roof and captivating Tibetan-style charm.

The Qian Shou Guanyin (Thousand-Hand Guanyin) statue at Puning Temple is the world's largest wooden Buddha statue. Its craftsmanship is unparalleled, its golden body shines brilliantly, allowing one to experience sacred solemnity amidst the Buddhist charm

The golden roof of the Little Potala Palace features dazzling gilded bronze tiles and coiling golden dragons, showcasing the majesty of a royal temple and embracing the beauty of Tibetan architecture.

The Sumifushou Temple, built by Emperor Qianlong to welcome the Sixth Panchen Lama, is a fusion of Han and Tibetan architectural styles with a glorious golden roof, witnessing the legend of ethnic integration.

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Upscale Four-Diamond Hotel

Adult

2 940 000 UZS

≈$240

Child(1-12) (1-12 years)

1 225 000 UZS

≈$100

Single supplement

1 053 500 UZS

≈$86

Included

Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train, local tour bus
Meal: Breakfast
Tickets: Mountain Resort, Puning Temple, Little Potala Palace
Accommodation: One night in a four-diamond hotel (Regarding accommodation: The default arrangement is a twin room for two adults. This itinerary does not offer room sharing. If you are traveling with an odd number of adults, please be sure to purchase one "Single Room Supplement." A single traveler will be assigned a private room. For three adults traveling together, please purchase one additional "Single Room Supplement" to arrange for two rooms.)
Reference hotels: Lan Hai Hotel, Puning Hotel, or similar class hotels, subject to actual arrangement.
Tour guide service: Full-time service from experienced Chinese tour guides
Children's rates include bullet train, bus fares, and tour guide fees. Entrance tickets and beds are not included.

Not Included

Optional expenses: Chengde Mountain Resort Lakeside Electric Car ¥40/person, Mountain Sightseeing Car ¥60/person, Lakeside Boat ¥70/person. "Prosperous Dynasty" performance tickets starting from ¥198.
Child does not include ticket and bed.
Any expenses not listed in "Included" are not covered.

Day 1

Departure: Meet the operator at 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Take a train from Beijing Chaoyang Station to Chengde. You will be notified of your seat number via text message by our staff the night before departure. (Our staff will contact you the day before departure, so please keep your phone accessible.).Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time
[Attraction/experience] 11:00, Guided tour, Chengde South Railway Station, The tour guide will meet you at the exit of Chengde South Railway Station.
[Dining] Lunch, Lunch, Lunch at your own expense (actual time subject to change)
[Attraction/experience] 13:00, Guided tour, Mountain Resort, Visit the Mountain Resort, the political and cultural center of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and a royal summer retreat, also known as the "Chengde Mountain Resort" or "Rehe Imperial Palace." This summer palace was built by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty to appease and unite ethnic minorities in China's border regions and consolidate national unity. It is the largest existing royal garden in the world.
[Accommodation] 17:30, Lanhai Grand Hotel; Unified assembly, proceed to the hotel for check-in, dinner at your own expense. In the evening, you can optionally watch the large-scale outdoor live performance "Kangxi Ceremony of the Prosperous Dynasty" starting from ¥198 (Reference hotels: Lanhai Hotel, Puning Hotel, or equivalent hotels, subject to actual arrangements).

Day 2

[Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel table d'hôte meal (subject to actual conditions)
[Attraction/experience] 08:30, Guided tour, Puning Temple and Puyou Temple Scenic Area, Visit the Puning Temple and Puyou Temple Scenic Area, known as the head of the Eight Outer Temples. It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist site in Northern China and a World Cultural Heritage site.
[Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Witness the gilded wood carving of the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, a Guinness World Record holder, immerse yourself in the rich Tibetan Buddhist atmosphere, admire the fusion of Han and Tibetan architectural styles and the grandeur of a royal temple, and listen to beautiful sutra music.
[Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Puning Temple, Visit the Puning Temple’s Xumi Fushou Temple (commonly known as the Panchen Lama Palace), where the hall roof is adorned with eight gilded bronze dragons. Each dragon weighs approximately one ton, with fine craftsmanship and lifelike features.
[Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Puning Temple, The Potaraka Monastery of Universal Compassion, also known as the "Little Potala Palace," is the largest of the Eight Outer Temples. Learn about the history of the Torghut tribe's eastward migration from afar, and experience the Qing Dynasty emperors' governing principles—a strategy of appeasement where one temple is more effective than an army of one hundred thousand soldiers.
[Return] 12:00, at Beijing, After lunch (at your own expense), you will return and staff will escort you to the train station. Please arrange your time accordingly (specific time will be subject to staff notification).
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Eligibility

Children are defined as those under 1.2 meters in height.
Same price as adults for guests 1.2 meters and above
Children's rates do not include entrance tickets, but include bus/train and tour guide fees. Headset for tour guide is not included. Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the customer.
Group size: 1-45 participant(s)

Additional information

Regarding Accommodation: The default arrangement is a hotel twin room, with two adults per room. This itinerary does not offer room sharing. If you are traveling with an odd number of adults, please be sure to purchase one "Single Room Supplement." Single travelers will be assigned a private room. For three adults traveling together, please purchase one additional "Single Room Supplement," which will provide you with two rooms.
For your safety, please keep your valuables with you at all times! Do not leave valuables in hotel rooms or on tour buses. Please safeguard your personal belongings during the tour. The travel agency is not liable for any losses due to personal negligence.
Please bring valid identification with you when you depart. You will be responsible for any losses incurred due to not having valid identification, such as being unable to check in for a flight, board a train, check into a hotel, or visit attractions.
Travelers must ensure they are in good health before participating in travel itineraries arranged by the travel agency. Deception or concealment is not permitted. The travel agency is not responsible for any accidents that occur due to a traveler's health condition.
The travel agency does not recommend tourists participate in activities where personal safety is uncertain. The travel agency is not responsible for any consequences arising from tourists acting independently.
If a traveler voluntarily leaves the group or changes their itinerary mid-tour for personal reasons, it will be regarded as a waiver. The travel agency will not be able to refund any fees, and the traveler will be responsible for any other costs and safety issues that arise as a result.
Our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the itinerary without reducing the number of attractions. We are not responsible for any delays or changes to the itinerary caused by force majeure or the tourist's own reasons, and any costs incurred shall be borne by the guest.
All times indicated in the itinerary are for reference only and are subject to actual conditions on the day of the tour. Please be aware and understand that the itinerary is subject to change and adjustment due to factors such as weather, road conditions, holidays, arrival and departure times, queuing and control at scenic spots, tourist-related issues, and force majeure.
Each scenic area has shopping areas, which are basic commercial facilities, and are not designated shopping locations for travel agencies. Please carefully identify, choose cautiously, and consume rationally. If consumer rights are violated, our company will assist you in handling related matters, but we will not assume any related responsibilities.
The tour guide will inform you of the meeting time and location approximately one day in advance. Please be sure to arrive on time. To avoid delaying the行程 of other guests, we will depart promptly at the scheduled time and will not wait for late arrivals. Guests who do not arrive on time due to their own reasons will bear the full loss.

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Luggage allowance: 3 pieces of standard-sized luggages

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The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations made more than 7 days prior to departure
50% of the tour fee will be charged for cancellations made 4-7 days (inclusive) before departure.
Cancellation within 3 days (inclusive) of departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
For orders with travel dates during major holidays (National Day, New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival), cancellations will incur a 100% forfeiture of the tour fee.