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2-Day Cultural Tour of Chengde Mountain Resort and Temples
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2-Day Cultural Tour of Chengde Mountain Resort and Temples

2 days
Chengde City
€219.49/person
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€219.49per person

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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

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.
  • Chinese-speaking guide
  • 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.
  • Children's rates include bullet train, bus fares, and tour guide fees. Entrance tickets and beds are not included.

Not included: Optional consumption: Summer Resort electric sightseeing car around the lake 40 yuan/person, mountain sightseeing car 60 yuan/person, lake boat 70 yuan/person. Ding Sheng Dynasty performance starts from 198 yuan.; Child does not include ticket and bed.; Any expenses not listed in "Included" are not covered.

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Overview

Day 1: Beijing Chaoyang Station – Chengde South Station – Mountain Resort, Accommodation: Chengde Day 2: Puning Temple & Puyou Temple Scenic Area – Thousand-Hand Guanyin – Temple of Sumeru Happiness and Longevity – Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Meals: Breakfast You must come to Chengde! Stroll through the Mountain Resort, where "江南 dreamlike misty rain and beautiful scenery always await," feel the wind at the Little Potala Palace, experience the summer in Rehe, and find tranquility in Puning Temple. Slowly savor the flavors of life and leisurely observe the passage of time. May everything be peaceful and arrive as promised. The Chengde Mountain Resort is designed based on China's geographical features, ingeniously integrating the topography of the northwest mountainous area, the southeast lake area, and the northern plain area, resembling a miniature landscape of China. Over 120 groups of buildings are scattered among the mountains, waters, plants, and trees, showcasing the beauty of both the south and the north, and gathering the essence of national scenic spots into one garden. Strolling through it, you can appreciate the graceful beauty of the southern gardens and feel the magnificent grandeur of the northern mountains, making you indulge in this broad and profound garden art and deep cultural heritage. Puning Temple, located in Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province, is a Sino-Tibetan temple built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of approximately 23,000 square meters. The front part of the temple presents a Han-style, with the typical characteristics of traditional Han Buddhist temples; the rear part is built in the style of the Tibetan Samye Monastery, with Tibetan style. The two styles blend perfectly here, creating a magnificent atmosphere. The main Buddha statue in the temple, the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, is approximately 27.21 meters high and is made of gilded wood carvings, with exquisite craftsmanship that is breathtaking. Stepping into Puning Temple, listening to the melodious chanting, and feeling the rich Buddhist atmosphere, it seems that the soul has also been purified. The Little Potala Palace in Chengde, officially known as Putuo Zongcheng Temple. Its pure white and noble ochre red are matched with each other, forming a strong visual contrast and extremely shocking. The golden treasure roof and glazed tile roof complement each other, outlining a picture full of the customs of the Tibetan Plateau. Here, without having to travel long distances to Tibet, you can appreciate the solemnity and sacredness of the Potala Palace, hear the Tibetan Dharma drums, and feel the mysterious atmosphere from the snowy plateau. The main building, the Great Red Platform, is as high as 100 stories. The Miaogao Zhuangyan Hall in the center, also known as the Golden Tile Hall, is covered with gilded copper tiles, and the 800 golden dragons on the four ridges are lifelike, showing the magnificent spirit of the royal temple.

Highlights

【Gold Service Guarantee】Experienced tour guides throughout, 24-hour customer service response, handling various emergencies during the journey.
【Integration of Nature and Culture】The Mountain Resort combines the scenery of lakes and mountains with the ancient charm of the royal family. The Putuo Zongcheng Temple blends Han and Tibetan styles, showing solemnity and sanctity. The Potala Palace's red walls reflect the scenery, showcasing the beauty of the integration of nature and humanity.
【Explore Historical Treasures】Explore the royal heritage of the Mountain Resort, admire the wooden carved Buddha of Puning Temple, appreciate the Tibetan style of the Potala Palace, and touch historical treasures.
【Historical and Cultural Exploration】The palace area, such as the Zheng Palace, was once the place where the Qing emperors handled government affairs and lived. Now it has been turned into a museum with more than 20,000 precious cultural relics, where you can touch history.
【Experience Religious Atmosphere】As a Tibetan Buddhist temple, you can participate in religious activities such as clockwise circumambulation of the Buddha, listen to the chanting of scriptures, and experience the sacred solemnity of Buddhist culture in the curling incense.
【Witness to Ethnic Integration】The stone tablet with Emperor Qianlong's inscription in the temple records historical events, witnessing ethnic integration, and enabling you to deeply understand the Qing Dynasty's ethnic policies and historical culture.

What's included

Chinese-speaking guide
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.
Children's rates include bullet train, bus fares, and tour guide fees. Entrance tickets and beds are not included.

What's not included

Optional consumption: Summer Resort electric sightseeing car around the lake 40 yuan/person, mountain sightseeing car 60 yuan/person, lake boat 70 yuan/person. Ding Sheng Dynasty performance starts from 198 yuan.
Child does not include ticket and bed.
Any expenses not listed in "Included" are not covered.

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

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Regarding Accommodation: The default arrangement is a hotel twin room, with two adults per room. This tour does not offer room sharing. If you are traveling with an odd number of adults, please be sure to purchase one "Single Room Supplement." If you are traveling alone, a room will be arranged for you separately. If three adults are traveling, purchase one additional "Single Room Supplement," and we will arrange two rooms for you. Tourists must pay attention to their personal safety and carry valuables with them! Do not leave valuables in the hotel or tour vehicle! Please take care of your personal belongings during the trip. The travel agency is not responsible for any losses due to improper personal care. You must bring a valid ID with you when you depart. If you are unable to check in, board a train, check into a hotel, or visit attractions due to not having a valid ID, you will be responsible for the losses. Tourists must ensure they are in good health before participating in the tour itinerary arranged by the travel agency and must not deceive or conceal any information. The travel agency is not responsible for any accidents that occur due to a tourist's poor health. The travel agency does not recommend that tourists participate in activities with uncertain personal safety. The travel agency is not responsible for the consequences of tourists acting on their own. If a tourist voluntarily leaves the group or changes the itinerary midway for personal reasons, it will be regarded as an automatic waiver. The travel agency cannot refund any fees, and the tourist will be responsible for any other expenses and safety issues arising therefrom. While ensuring that the number of attractions visited remains the same, our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the itinerary. In the event of itinerary delays or changes due to force majeure or the tourist's own reasons, our company is not responsible for the resulting losses and liabilities, and the resulting costs shall be borne by the guest. The times indicated in the itinerary are for reference only and are subject to the actual tour situation on the day. The itinerary is subject to change and adjustment due to climate, road conditions, holidays, arrival and departure times, queuing and control at scenic spots, tourists themselves, force majeure, and other factors. Please be aware and understand this. Each scenic spot has a shopping area, which is a basic commercial facility of the scenic spot and not a designated shopping store of the travel agency. Please carefully identify, choose carefully, and consume rationally. If consumer rights are violated, our company will assist you in handling related matters, but we will not assume any related responsibility. 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 itinerary of other guests. We will depart on time and refuse to wait. If you do not arrive on time due to your own reasons, you will be responsible for the full amount of the loss.
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,, 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). Day {num}
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)
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. Vehicle & luggage info Luggage allowance: 3 pieces of standard-sized luggages
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
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From €219.49