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Chengde Spring Limited Tour | Enter the Colorful World of the North

|Break into the flowery world of the north. 🌱Everyone, spring in Chengde is really beautiful! Collect this Chengde Spring Travel Guide and follow me to unlock the romantic spring days in Chengde! 🌼Best time to travel March-May is perfect for Chengde~ The temperature is 10-20°C, comfortable and pleasant. At this time, the cherry blossoms at the Summer Resort, the apricot blossoms from Shuangta Mountain, and the apricot blossoms from the Jinshanling Great Wall will all bloom one after another. Mulan Paddock Grassland also starts to turn green after April. Room rates will rise by 30% on weekends. There are many people during the Ching Ming holiday. It is recommended to come on weekdays and have more fun! 🌟Must-see attraction recommendations 🎈 Summer Resort and surrounding temples: the world's largest royal garden, the spring lake and mountains and ancient buildings complement each other, beautiful to say no! In the palace area, you can visit the Temple of Jingcheng and the Hall of Smoke and Wave to feel the imperial style. Don’t miss the Smoky Rain Tower and Hot River Springs in the Lake District. Rent an electric car for a relaxing tour. The Putuo Zongcheng Temple (Little Potala Palace) in the outer eight temples is superb for photography. 🎈Danxia landform wonders: the peak of the gonghammer is like a needle, apricot blossoms at the foot of the mountain in March-April, beautiful like pink clouds, and the cable car is free before the end of April. Two stone pillars suspended ancient pagodas on Twin Towers Mountain, drone aerial photography is super shocking, hiking viewing is very good. Chaoyang Cave is a natural cave combined with Taoist ruins. The entrance of the cave "morning light through the rock" is super good for photography. 🎈Mulan Enclosure: The newly opened grassland area in 2025, you can ride horses, live in a yurt to watch the stars, and take pictures of wild flowers everywhere. It is recommended to drive or charter a car, about 2 hours from the city. 🎈The Great Wall of Jinshanling: Spring apricot blossoms and the ancient Great Wall in the same frame, few people and beautiful scenery, a paradise for hiking photography enthusiasts. 📅 3 days classic route Day1: Royal Garden Cultural Tour Morning: Immersive tour of the Summer Resort Palace District and Lake District Afternoon: Go to the Putuo Zongcheng Temple to watch the night light show Evening: Visit Chengde Museum to learn about Chengde history Day2: Exploring Danxia landforms Morning: Check-in gong hammer peak and toad stone Afternoon: Head to Twin Towers Mountain and Lihe Wetland (parents and children can play plant rubbings) Evening: Watch the sunset and Danxia at the Jiaqianggou Scenic Area Day3: Nature and Folklore Experience Morning: galloping horses in the Mulan paddock grassland Afternoon: On the return trip, pass by the Great Wall of Jinshanling (only during the apricot season), or relax in the city, pick strawberries in Daguikou Village, and soak in a hot spring 💡Practical Tips 🚗Transportation: The high-speed rail from Beijing to Chengde only takes 2 hours, and the fare starts from 80 yuan. Remember to book your tickets 20 days in advance. You can reach the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area by car in about 3 hours. The average price of taxis between scenic spots is 50 yuan/day. Be careful not to take black taxis. There is a sightseeing bus around the city. The one-day ticket is $50. It's super convenient to get on and off. 🏠Accommodation: Recommended to stay in the Twin Bridges area or around Summer Resort. For a special experience, you can stay in a yurt in Mulan paddock (about RM300/night) or enjoy a relaxing time at Tianyu Hot Spring Manor. 🌈Secret place The azaleas and hot springs in the Hot River Valley are a must-see for photography lovers. Anaya Jinshanling's artistic architecture is in the same frame as mountain flowers, niche and film. Everyone, pack your bags and come to Chengde for a spring date! 💕
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Posted: Apr 10, 2025
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