[2024 Chengde Attraction] Travel Guide for Putuo Zongcheng Temple (Updated Nov)

Chengde Tourism - Little Potala Palace.

Putuo Zongcheng Temple, also known as the "Little Potala Palace," is a Buddhist temple built by order of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty to celebrate his 60th birthday and the 80th birthday of Empress Dowager Chongqing. It is the largest architectural complex among the Eight Outer Temples of Chengde, completed in the 36th year of Qianlong's reign (1771). Covering an area of 220,000 square meters, its main building, the Great Red Platform, is located on the mountain top, with a total height of 43 meters. The central hall, the Hall of Ten Thousand Dharmas Returning to One, is the main hall, with its roof rising above the surrounding buildings, all covered with gilded fish-scale copper tiles. Over 60 (more than 40 remain) flat-roofed white platforms and white pagodas are arranged freely along the mountain slope, with no obvious axis.

12-Day Trip to Chengde & Beijing in October

(Saturday, October 12, 2012) Morning: Putuo Zongcheng Temple I had already bought a ticket to Beijing for the evening, so I had plenty of time today. I checked out at 10 am, stored my luggage, and took a bus directly to the Little Potala Palace. Putuo Zongcheng Temple * A Han-Tibetan style building, built in imitation of the Potala Palace in Lhasa * The gold roof of the Hall of All-Pervading Law cost more than 10,000 taels of gold leaf * The largest of the Eight Outer Temples It is also one of the must-see attractions for tourists. Fortunately, it was the off-season, so there were no crowded and noisy crowds, and the moderate number of tourists kept the place alive. It must be a sunny day, so that the red and white walls with yellow and green glazed tiles look noble and solemn in the sun. The photos are so colorful. After visiting the first half of the Han-style buildings, I sat down to rest. I ate some hand-torn bread and drank some black coffee while admiring the big red platform in front of me. I was afraid of altitude sickness, so I didn't consider going to Lhasa, but coming here made up for the regret. According to the introduction of the "Big Red Platform," the interior of the building is in the shape of a square. When I climbed up and saw it, I was shocked. It was so big. I went up layer by layer to the top floor, and the golden roof was dazzling. Looking around, I could see the nearby Puning Temple (the one with the glazed pagoda behind it) and the distant Sledgehammer Peak. I recommend spending about 2.5 hours here.

Chengde Outer Eight Temples - (Little Potala Palace)

Overall style: A Han-Tibetan combined temple with a grand scale, majestic and solemn, cleverly built on the mountain, various white platforms and pagoda buildings are scattered due to the terrain, with different heights and changes, full of snow-capped plateau style. The Big Red Platform is the main building of the Little Potala Palace. Below is a large white platform up to 18 meters high, and a large red platform 25 meters high stands on it, with a total height of 43 meters. There are six vertical glazed Buddha niches inlaid in the center of the south side of the Big Red Platform, with yellow and green colors, and Han-style techniques are used to mark the axis. The Wanfaguiyi Hall is the main hall located in the center of the group of buildings. It has a double eave and four corners, and there is a corridor around it. Under the eaves of the hall, there is a Yunlong Dou plaque with the inscription "Wanfaguiyi" by Emperor Qianlong, written in Chinese, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan. The roof of the hall is all covered with gilded fish scale tiles, the treasure top is in the shape of a Tibetan Dharma bell, the ridge of the hall is decorated with cloud patterns, the four corners of the flying eaves are high, and the decoration is luxurious.

Day 2 in Chengde, challenge successful.

In the morning, I had a pancake with sausage and soy milk for breakfast. After breakfast, I took the bus to Putuo Zongcheng Temple. I entered the mountain gate, passed the Five Pagodas Gate, climbed the Big Red Platform, looked out at Bangchui Mountain, and saw the golden roof shining. Then I went to the Panchen Lama's Palace and saw the glazed pagoda. I experienced the double-decker sightseeing bus, passed the station, and took a taxi to Qingshui Peak. I touched Bangchui Mountain and lived to 113. I walked up the mountain and down the mountain, a total of 3 hours. For children, it is very tempting to experience the cable car. But I still hiked with the children, and on the way we saw a lizard, looked at Bangchui Mountain from different distances and angles, and saw the Toad Stone. It was very tiring, and the road was not easy to walk. But isn't the road of life bumpy? Indeed, I am a person who suffers without hardship. Along the way, I told the children stories about horseshoes and various legends. The journey of life is like this, rest when you are tired, grit your teeth and go up, new platforms have new perspectives. Going downhill is much easier. The children are jumping around. Today is another 20,000 steps, and I ordered stewed pig feet with soybeans in the evening to replenish my leg strength. Chengde specialties: Mountain Villa, Little Potala Palace, Qingshui Mountain, Double Pagoda Mountain.

The Putuo Zongcheng Temple is a brick and tile red wall.

Located on the north side of the Summer Resort in Chengde City, Hebei Province, on the south side of the Lion Gully, it is the first of the eight temples outside Chengde. This temple took 4 years to build and has a construction area of over 70,000 square meters. It is a national AAAAA tourist attraction. The Putuo Zongcheng Temple is a temple that integrates Han, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan characters. The overall architectural style is unique and has high artistic value and historical significance. 1⃣ Putuo Zongcheng Temple, also known as "Little Potala Palace", is a Buddhist temple built by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty to celebrate his 60th birthday and the 80th birthday of the Empress Dowager Chongqing. Located in Chengde City, Hebei Province, on the north side of the Summer Resort and on the south side of the Lion Gully, it is the largest architectural complex in the eight temples outside Chengde, and was completed in the 36th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1771). 2⃣ The essence of the Putuo Zongcheng Temple is the main hall of the Wanfa Guiyi Hall in the center of the Dahongtai on the top of the mountain. The roof of the hall is said to be covered with gilded fish-scale copper tiles. In order to build the roof of the hall, more than 14,000 taels of first-class gold leaves were used. Around the main hall, there are three floors of group buildings, each with 44 rooms. 3⃣ It is said that the Japanese army who invaded China in the past robbed a lot of cultural relics in the Putuo Zongcheng Temple. When they wanted to scrape the gold on the roof, a soldier fell to death directly, causing the Japanese army at that time to kneel in front of the Buddha statue. It is said that there are still traces left by the invaders on the tiles of the golden roof. 4⃣ You can climb up along the steps, each floor has different scenery, the overall color of the Little Potala Palace is mainly white and red, and there are many stair stools. The entire upward tour route is stone bridge, mountain gate, stele pavilion, five pagoda gate, glazed archway, big white platform, big red platform. It is still very spectacular when looking up from the bottom of the big white platform. 5⃣ The Putuo Zongcheng Temple is staggered with more than 60 red platforms, white platforms and lama pagodas. The main building, the big red platform, is built on the top of the mountain, which is magnificent. The temple was built in March of the 32nd year of Qianlong (1767), and it took four and a half years to build. It was completed in August of the 36th year of Qianlong (1771). It was the longest construction time in the eight temples. 6⃣ The red platform has 7 floors on the outside, decorated with Tibetan-style blind windows. There are 6 Buddha niches in the middle, with 6 Amitayus, symbolizing Emperor Qianlong's 60th birthday, and the upper edge of the red platform is decorated with 80 small Buddha niches. There are 80 Amitayus, symbolizing the 80th birthday of the Empress Dowager. 🌟The interior enshrines a wooden statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva with a thousand hands and a thousand eyes, which is the largest wooden Buddha statue in the world🙏

Little Potala Palace.

🟢Chengde Putuo Zongcheng Temple, also known as the "Little Potala Palace", is a Tibetan Buddhist temple built in imitation of the Potala Palace in Tibet. Here is a travel guide: 🟢Opening hours: - Peak season (April 1-October 31): 8:00-17:00; - Off-peak season (November 1-March 31): 8:30-16:30. - Ticket information: CNY 80, including Xumi Fushou Temple and battery car between two scenic spots. - Play time: 2-3 hours. -🟢Transportation guide: - Self-driving: navigate to Xumi Fushou Temple, parking fee is CNY 10; - Bus: Take bus No. 6 and get off at Xinglong Street Station, walk to the Lion Gully Bridge Energy Hotel and turn left for about 10 minutes; or take bus No. 118 (also called No. 18) to Putuo Zongcheng Temple and Xumi Fushou Temple. - Main attractions: - Mountain gate: It is a building combining Qing and Tibetan styles. The Tibetan-style three-roll gate white platform is built with a Qing-style five-in-room yellow glazed tile roof loft. - Stele Pavilion: There are three steles in the pavilion, the middle one is "Putuo Zongcheng Temple Stele", which records the background and process of temple construction; the east side is "Tuerhute All Submissive", and the west side is "Yuxu Tuerhute Department". - Five Pagoda Gate: Tibetan-style three-door white platform, three rows of red blind windows are painted on the white wall, and red, green, yellow, white, and black small pagodas are arranged on the white platform, representing the five sects of Tibetan Buddhism. -🟢Glazed tile archway: A Qing-style three-room, four-pillar, seven-story, three-roll door red, yellow and green glazed tile archway. The plaque on the middle building has the words "Pumen Yingxian" written by Qianlong himself, meaning that Guanyin appears to save all living beings. The back plaque "Lianjie Zhuangyan" means Guanyin Taoist field. - Dahongtai: It is the main building of Putuo Zongcheng Temple, with a majestic momentum and spectacular. The Wanfaguiyi Hall in Dahongtai is the main hall of this temple, and the hall roof is made of gold, shining golden light. Wanfaguiyi Hall: It is the main hall of Putuo Zongcheng Temple, hidden in the group of buildings of Dahongtai, the hall roof is higher than the group of buildings, shining golden light. The bottom is surrounded by three-story buildings, the light and shadow are dark, the light contrast is strong, creating a solemn and solemn religious atmosphere, and it is a treasure of religious architecture in the mainland. Cihang Pudu Pavilion: It is the top building of Putuo Zongcheng Temple, located at the northwest corner of the top platform of Dahong Building, it is a heavy eaves hexagonal pavilion, covered with copper gold fish scale glazed tile roof.

If you're afraid of altitude sickness and can't go to Tibet, you can visit the Little Potala Palace in Chengde.

In the 36th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, the leaders of various ethnic minorities in the border areas gathered in Chengde to celebrate the 60th birthday of Emperor Qianlong and the 80th birthday of the Empress Dowager. This was an unprecedented event of national unity among all ethnic groups. In order to respect the beliefs of all ethnic groups and unite the people, Emperor Qianlong ordered the construction of this large temple, the Putuo Zongcheng Temple, which was built in imitation of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. "Putuo Zongcheng" is the Chinese translation of the Tibetan "Potala". The temple is built on a mountain, facing south. Inside the mountain gate is a stele pavilion, and to the north is the Five Pagoda Gate, which is more than 10 meters high and has three arches. On top of the gate are five Lama pagodas in red, yellow, black, white, and green. To the north of the gate is a glazed archway. The terrain gradually rises to the north of the archway, and various white platforms and pagoda platforms are scattered due to the terrain, with different heights and various changes. Finally, there is the majestic main building, the Dahongtai. On the front of the Dahongtai, there is a large white platform that is 18 meters high, on top of which stands the Dahongtai, which is 25 meters high. Inside the red platform, there are three-story group buildings on all sides, and in the center is the "All Laws Return to One" hall with a double-eave spire and gilded copper tiles. The biggest feature of this temple is its Tibetan-style architecture. There are about 60 large and small buildings in the temple, most of which are flat-roofed white walls. The main building, the Dahongtai, is a dark red square building, which is very eye-catching against the surrounding white buildings. The top of the "All Laws Return to One" hall in the center of the Dahongtai is covered with gilded copper tiles. The cost of this alone is 10,000 taels of gold. This is where major religious ceremonies are held or where the Qing emperors met with important tribal leaders and princes and ministers of ethnic minorities. The Putuo Zongcheng Temple is surrounded by towering ancient trees and has a quiet environment. You can also overlook the Bangchui Mountain from here. It is a must-visit place in the Eight Outer Temples. Tips: 1. Take the sightseeing bus of the Mountain Resort and get off at Erma Road. This is the best place to take a panoramic view of the Little Potala Palace. 2. The sightseeing bus departs at 7 a.m., which is the best time to take a panoramic view.

Chengde Two-Day Tour

Chengde Mountain Resort (Half to One Day): You can explore it on your own, but it takes time. If you want to be quicker, follow a guide. Little Potala Palace (1-2 hours): Remember to listen to the explanation. You can choose not to visit the attached Xumi Fushou Temple; it's not very big and can be quickly toured. Puning Temple (1-2 hours): Also, listen to the explanation. They will tell you about your birth Buddha, how to worship, burn incense, etc. Bangchui Mountain: Take the slide up and down. You can see it from all three places mentioned above, only the distance varies. It's really not very interesting, and I don't highly recommend it. Chengde Museum: Visit the museum here when you go to a place.

The exquisite temples in the Outer Eight Temples

When visiting Chengde, the Outer Eight Temples scenic area is a must-see. Among them, the Temple of Sumeru Happiness and Longevity is one of the smaller ones, very delicate. You can conveniently purchase a joint ticket for the Little Potala Palace and the Temple of Sumeru Happiness and Longevity on Ctrip. After touring the Little Potala Palace, there is a shuttle bus directly to the Temple of Sumeru Happiness and Longevity. This place is highly recommended and is a nice scenic spot.

Autumn Limited: Discover the Secret Little Forest Around Chengde

Hey darlings~👋 Today I want to share with you a travel guide to Chengde❗️I was amazed as soon as I arrived🥹 It's perfect for taking photos and checking in❗️📷 First, let's check out the attractions💐～ 🌄Must-visit attractions: 1️⃣ Summer Resort This is the iconic attraction of Chengde🌄 It is said, "First there was the Summer Resort, then there was Chengde"✌🏻 You can take a mountain car to get a comprehensive view of this famous resort⛰️ 2️⃣ "Little Potala Palace" Putuozongcheng Temple🛕 Feel the mystery and grandeur of Buddhist architecture👍 3️⃣ Qinchui Peak The natural scenery here is worth seeing👀 This unique peak⛰️ looks like a stone mallet🪨, a magical creation of nature👍 4️⃣ Puning Temple The architectural style combining Han and Tibetan elements and the temple culture here are also worth a visit😀 5️⃣ Saihanba National Forest Park A perfect place where nature🍃 and human culture📖 intertwine✌🏻 The natural landscapes of grasslands🌿, forests🌳, and lakes blend harmoniously with human activities🤩 6️⃣ Fengning Bashang Grassland The windmills💨, blue skies, white clouds, and lush green grass of the grassland are mesmerizing🥹 Horse riding🐎, singing🎤, fireworks bonfire parties🎆, you will experience the original forest scenery👀 and an immersive grassland horse riding experience🥹 Next, let's talk about our 🍖 food～ 🍱 Recommended food: 1. Lamb Soup Also known as lamb offal soup🥣, its broth is rich and white🤩, fatty but not greasy, with no gamey taste👍 2. Copper Pot Shabu-shabu Using authentic charcoal grilling🍖 and pure lamb from the northern frontier as the main ingredient, the experience is all about that authentic taste👍 3. Almond Tea A specialty of Chengde, made mainly from almonds🌴, with a fragrant aroma, only two yuan per bowl💰, refreshing and delightful🤩 4. Scissor-cut Noodles Paired with fried tofu☑️, it's simply a perfect match👍 5. Duck and Shrimp Pot A must-order❗️ The shrimp is meticulously prepared🍤, crispy without shells🤩, enjoy the deliciousness🤩 6. Manchu Eight Bowls Stir-fried venison🦌 is a must-try❗️ The meat is tender and delicate🤩, with an endless aftertaste🥹 7. Dongpo Pork Shoulder A traditional famous dish🍖, excellent in color, aroma, and taste✌🏻, its unique cooking method and taste leave a lasting impression🤩 Then, the important❗️ transportation🚄 🚄 Transportation: It is recommended to drive🚗 from Beijing to Chengde because the scenery along the way is very beautiful🤩. This way, you can enjoy the scenery along the way🌄 and save some money💰 Finally, let's talk about the 🏨 accommodation that everyone is concerned about～ 🛌 Recommended accommodation: P1. Hampton by Hilton Hotel The hotel is surrounded by the municipal government🏘️, government service center, and Jiahe Life Plaza✌🏻, with convenient transportation🛵. The hotel lobby is warm and comfortable👍, with an elite meeting room👀, gym, and health restaurant🍴. Guests feedback that the mattress is comfortable🛌 and the sleep quality is high✌🏻 P2. Chengde Lanhai Hotel The breakfast variety is rich🍳, especially the milk is highly praised🥛. The hotel decoration style is unique🥹, the mattress is comfortable🛌, and it is close to the Summer Resort and Little Potala Palace👍 Chengde also has a night market to stroll around🚶‍♀️, with various handicrafts🍶 and food stalls🍤, bustling and lively❗️✨ In short, Chengde is not only beautiful🤩, but also has everything to eat and play✌🏻. It is a place worth visiting❗️❗️

Chengde Potala Palace ~ Puning Temple

After leaving the Xumi Fushou Temple, a few hundred meters drive will take you to the Chengde Potala Palace, also known as the Puning Temple (the combined ticket for the two temples is 80 yuan). It was first built in the 32nd year of Qianlong (1767) and completed in the 36th year of Qianlong (1771). This temple was modeled after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, and is therefore also commonly known as the "Little Potala Palace." "Puning" is the Chinese translation of the Tibetan word "Potala," meaning "Holy Land of Avalokitesvara." The architectural style of the Puning Temple integrates both Han and Tibetan elements, making it a model of the fusion of Han and Tibetan architectural arts. The temple is built on a mountain, facing south, and consists of about 60 buildings of various sizes, including the front mountain gate, stele pavilion, five-tower gate, the middle glazed archway, white platform, monks' quarters, and the main building at the rear, the Great Red Platform, along with other surrounding structures. The Great Red Platform is the main building of the temple, covered with gilded copper tiles, and houses the "Hall of All Laws Return to One," where major religious ceremonies or important meetings with the Qing emperor were held. Qianlong built the Puning Temple to celebrate his 60th birthday and the 80th birthday of the Empress Dowager, and to unite the various ethnic minorities in the border areas by using Lamaism for pacification.

"Little Potala Palace" ~ Puning Temple

Puning Temple, also known as the "Little Potala Palace," is a Buddhist temple built by the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty to celebrate his 60th birthday and the 80th birthday of Empress Dowager Chongqing. The temple was constructed in imitation of the Potala Palace in Tibet. Puning Temple is built against the mountain, facing south with its back to the north. Inside the mountain gate is the Stele Pavilion, and further north is the Five Pagoda Gate, which is over ten meters high and has three archways. On top of the gate are five lama pagodas in red, yellow, black, white, and green, also known as Brahma Pagodas. North of the gate is the Glazed Archway. The terrain gradually rises to the north of the archway, with various white platforms and pagoda platforms scattered according to the terrain, differing in height and varying in form. The final structure is the majestic and towering main building, the Great Red Platform."

In July and August, you must visit Chengde to escape the summer heat! Two days and one night, fun and not tiring

📅Travel itinerary: 🌄Must-visit spot 1: Mountain Resort, enjoy the beautiful scenery of gardens, plains, and mountains, visit Yan Yu Lou, the Palace District's Danbo Jingcheng Hall, and stand on the viewing platform to see the Eight Outer Temples from afar. 🌄Must-visit spot 2: Watch the grand live performance of Kangxi's Grand Ceremony of the Prosperous Dynasty at night, a feast for the eyes and ears. Book tickets in advance. 🌄Must-visit spot 3: Visit Puning Temple, admire the Han-Tibetan combined temple built on the mountain, and see the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin. 🌄Must-visit spot 4: Visit Putuo Zongcheng Temple, known as the 'Little Potala Palace,' and tour the main buildings, the Great Red Terrace and the Golden Roof of the Hall of Universal Harmony. 🚗Transportation tips: Drive from Beijing, it takes a little over two hours to reach Chengde City. 💗Other tips: You can book hotels near the scenic spots.

Wow! You definitely can't miss the travel guide to Chengde!

😜Guys, Chengde in July is really a superb tourist destination😎! It is located in the northeast of Hebei Province and has its unique charm👍. Chengde three-day tour guide is here🎉! Let's start this wonderful journey together😎! 📅Day1: Morning🌞: Arrive in Chengde, take a short rest, then head to the Mountain Resort👀, and experience the grandeur of the royal garden😜. Noon🍚: Taste the local cuisine at a nearby restaurant, there are so many delicious foods in Chengde😋! Afternoon🌸: Continue to play in the Mountain Resort, enjoy the beautiful lakes and mountains💧. Evening🌙: Visit the night market in Chengde😝, experience the local nightlife👯. 📅Day2: Morning☀: Visit the Putuo Zongcheng Temple, appreciate the charm of Buddhist culture🙏. Noon🥘: Try some special snacks, such as Jianwan tuo😋, super delicious👅! Afternoon🌻: Go to the Puning Temple, feel the different architectural styles👀. Evening🌒: Find a bar in the city, relax a bit🎶. 📅Day3: Morning🌄: Head to the Qingchui Peak, challenge your physical strength😎. Noon🍜: Taste Chengde's buckwheat hoto and hulu, with a unique flavor🤤! Afternoon🌈: Go to the Rehe First Spring, enjoy the cool spring water💦. Evening🌙: Prepare to return, ending the pleasant trip to Chengde👋. 🤩These 9 attractions each have their own highlights🤩: 👉The pavilions and clear lakes in the Mountain Resort, walking among them, as if traveling back to ancient times😎. 👉The exquisite architecture of the Putuo Zongcheng Temple, which gives a strong religious atmosphere🙏. 👉The murals and Buddha statues in the Puning Temple are amazing👀. 👉The unique shape of Qingchui Peak is definitely a good place for photography😜. 👉The sweet and delicious spring water of the Rehe First Spring, and the surrounding scenery is also beautiful🤤. 👉The unique architectural style of the Pule Temple is worth savoring👀. 👉The historical stories of the Anyuan Temple let you understand more about this city🤓. 👉The incense at the Puning Temple is very strong, many people come here to pray🙏. 👉The grandeur of the Little Potala Palace makes you feel like you have really come to Tibet👀. 😆Among them, the Mountain Resort and the Rehe First Spring are free, which is simply great😆! In the Mountain Resort, you can spend a whole day slowly appreciating the ancient buildings and feeling the grandeur of the royal garden😎. The water of the Rehe First Spring is very clear, and the surrounding environment is also super beautiful😜. 🎉Personal travel experience tips should also be noted🎉: 🔸The sun is very strong in July, be sure to pay attention to sun protection😝! 🌞🔸Remember to bring enough water, replenish water at any time💦, otherwise you will be thirsty😜! 🔸Wear comfortable shoes👟, because you have to walk a lot, otherwise your feet will hurt😝! 🔸Pay attention to protecting the environment, do not litter🚮, be a civilized tourist👍! 😍Chengde's food street is also not to be missed😍: 👉Er Xian Ju Food Street, a variety of snacks dazzling🍡, let you eat non-stop😋! 👉Nanyingzi Street, there are many special restaurants🍱, you can taste the authentic Chengde cuisine🥘! 👉Yuhua Road, the variety of food here is rich and diverse🤤, will definitely satisfy your taste buds👅! 👉Chengde Old Street, full of the smell of life🍲, let you feel the life of the locals🥰! 👇Food recommendations are here👇: 👉Chengde roasted lamb leg, the taste is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fragrant, making you eat one bite after another😋, simply can't stop😝! 👉Jianwan tuo, the taste is smooth and rich, eat more after eating👅! 👉Donkey rolling, sweet and delicious, soft and moderate, is a blessing for sweet food lovers😝! 👉Buckwheat hoto and hulu, nutritious, with a unique flavor🤤! 👏Chengde is really a place worth visiting👏, there are beautiful scenery😍, delicious food😋, and a strong historical and cultural atmosphere🤓. Guys, hurry up and come to Chengde to feel it💖!

Chengde 3 days and 2 nights

DAY1: Beijing🚗Chengde Chengde Museum - Kangxi Ceremony Performance DAY2: Putuo Zongcheng Temple - Chengde Mountain Resort DAY3: Chengde🚗Beijing Food Recommendations!!! 1. Fall in Love with Lamb Shank 2. Rehe Eight Banners Lamb Soup 3. Qiao Family Manchu Eight Big Bowls Attractions 1. Chengde Museum: A city of Chengde, half the history of the Qing Dynasty! Follow Chengde Museum on WeChat to make a reservation in advance, it's free, closed on Mondays. Chengde Museum 2. Kangxi Ceremony: Also on WeChat, live performance tickets🎫 should be booked in advance, especially during the peak season. Also, the performance is outdoors, and it gets quite cold at night, so a thick coat is a must. Grand Dynasty Kangxi Ceremony Live Performance 2. Putuo Zongcheng Temple: This is where I had an appointment for a photo shoot, Chao Pai Photo Studio, very cost-effective. I didn't book the tickets in advance, I bought them on-site with my ID card, 🎫80 each. If you don't have the chance to go to Tibet, you can be a Tibetan girl for once at the Little Potala Palace - Putuo Zongcheng Temple 4. Chengde Mountain Resort: 🎫130 each, boat ticket: 70 each, there are sightseeing cars in the mountain area, (but we didn't go up, so I'm not sure about the exact price) Beware of scam tour guides. If you want to find a guide, the resort has its own internal guides. The area is divided into lake, mountain, and plain areas, and you can choose according to your own physical condition. According to the guide, in summer, you can also see wild sika deer. We came a bit early and didn't encounter any. Mountain Resort Accommodation Chengde Lanhai Grand Hotel (Mountain Resort Branch) I stayed at this hotel the whole time, there's a big supermarket right outside when you go out and turn right, and also a 24-hour Lawson, very convenient.

In Chengde, with the scenery in your heart, you can take photos anywhere

The Little Potala Palace in Chengde refers to the Putuo Zongcheng Temple, located on the north side of Shizi Gou, North Ring Road in Chengde City, Hebei Province, China. It is a Buddhist temple in Chengde and is part of the national AAAAA-level tourist attractions. Putuo Zongcheng is the transliteration of the Tibetan word 'Potala', meaning 'Avalokitesvara's Holy Land'. It is the most splendid and largest temple among the Outer Eight Temples, serving as a venue for major religious ceremonies and political activities of the Qing government. The construction of Putuo Zongcheng Temple began in March of the 32nd year of Qianlong's reign (1767) and was completed in August of the 36th year of Qianlong's reign (1771), taking four and a half years. The temple was built by Emperor Qianlong to celebrate his 60th birthday in the 35th year of his reign (1770), the 80th birthday of Empress Dowager Niohuru in the 36th year (1771), and to win over the upper echelons of the ethnic minorities. The temple's architecture is grand and majestic, with its main structure, the Dahongtai, situated on the mountain peak, and more than 60 (currently over 40) flat-topped Tibetan-style white terraces and stupa terraces freely arranged in a deep layout along the mountain. As an important part of the Chengde Mountain Resort and its surrounding temples, the Putuo Zongcheng Temple was announced by the State Council as one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 1961, listed as one of the forty-four famous scenic spots in China in 1982, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994, and became one of the first national AAAAA-level tourist attractions in 2007.

Chengde | Putuo Zongcheng Temple

⬇️ 'Putuo Zongcheng' is the Chinese translation of the Tibetan 'Potala', which is the place where Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva preaches, just like the Potala Palace, they are built according to the mountain, with an asymmetrical structure. The upper part is a large red platform structure, and the lower part is supported by a white platform, which is a characteristic of Tibetan Buddhist temples. ⭐️ The overall color of the temple is generally white, red, and black. White is pure, red is solemn, and black wards off evil, with different meanings. 🌟 The walls of the temple have many windows, some of which are decorative fake windows. The Buddha Hall of the temple usually adopts the 'Du Gang style' plan ('Du Gang' is the Tibetan sutra hall), based on the 'Hui' shaped plan, the main hall in the center, surrounded by the second floor or single floor corridor. 🔥 Scenic features: It is usually a closed space with a mysterious sense of darkness. The dazzling golden dome at the highest point was made with more than 10,000 taels of gold. Scenic address: West of Shizi Gou Bridge, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City 🚃 Scenic traffic: Beijing-Chengde high-speed rail 1h, take the 69 bus from Chengde South High-speed Railway Station to Huoshen Temple and then transfer to the 12, 118, etc. to Putuo Zongcheng Temple Station. It takes about 3 hours to drive from Beijing. 🎫 Scenic ticket: Adult 80/person; Student 40/person; The ticket includes another scenic spot ticket , there is a free shuttle bus between the two scenic spots, walk 600 meters, you can visit by the way. ⏱️ Scenic opening hours: 8:00 am-17:30 pm (stop admission at 16:40) ➡️ About Tibetan costume photo: The main building of the scenic spot, the big red platform has Tibetan costumes for rent Single costume rental 98/person/set Costume + makeup 198/person Costume + makeup + photographer 298/person ➕ Scenic surroundings: The Little Potala Palace is 3km away from Chengde Summer Resort, 1.5km away from Chengde Museum, and 19km away from Shuangta Mountain 📷 Best panoramic photo location: If you want to take a majestic panoramic photo of the temple, you need to go to the mountain inside the Summer Resort (take a photo from the opposite Great Wall)

There is a "Little Potala Palace" in Chengde, Hebei, which has been around for 252 years

Standing on the city wall on the small hill of Chengde Summer Resort, you can overlook a group of buildings similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet - this is the Putuo Zongcheng Temple ("Putuo Zongcheng" is the Chinese translation of "Potala" in Tibetan), which is one of the famous "Eight Outer Temples" in Chengde, and also an important part of the World Cultural Heritage "Chengde Summer Resort and its surrounding temples". The Putuo Zongcheng Temple was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty to celebrate the 60th birthday of Emperor Qianlong and the 80th birthday of Empress Dowager Chongqing. The blueprint for the construction was the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, so it is aptly called the "Little Potala Palace". The temple is built on the mountain, facing south, and covers a large area. The front part includes the mountain gate, the stele pavilion, and the Five Pagoda Gate; the middle part includes the glazed archway, the white platform, the monks' rooms, etc.; the rear part includes the main building, the Big Red Platform, and other buildings around it, totaling more than 60 places. The Tibetan-style red and white buildings are scattered among them, with the highest being the 43-meter-high main building, the Big Red Platform. When you come to the Putuo Zongcheng Temple in late autumn, the sun is shining and the autumn wind is refreshing. You can see a series of flat-roofed white buildings with a strong Tibetan style, hidden among the colorful red leaves, and you really feel like you are in Tibet. As you climb up the steps, you can see the majestic Big Red Platform standing tall. Around the Red Platform are three layers of group buildings, and in the center of the skirt building is the "All Laws Return to One" hall with a double-eave spire and gilded copper tile items, and the big golden top is very dazzling. As you continue to climb, you reach the top platform of the Big Red Platform, and the view suddenly opens up - to the south is the winding city wall on the mountains of the Summer Resort, to the east you can see another temple of the "Eight Outer Temples" - the Xumi Fushou Temple, and further away is the big "Mallet Stone" on the Qingshui Mountain. In late autumn in Chengde, the green, yellow and red colors in the mountains complement each other, and the Red Platform and White Platform are scattered and orderly, which is very majestic and spectacular. In history, Emperor Qianlong visited the Putuo Zongcheng Temple many times. When the Tuerhute tribe returned to the east, Emperor Qianlong received the leader of the Tuerhute tribe, Wobaxi, and his entourage in the "All Laws Return to One" hall of the Putuo Zongcheng Temple. The two stone tablets in the temple, "Record of the Tuerhute Tribe's Return" and "Record of the Favorable Treatment of the Tuerhute Tribe", were erected to record this event. Tips: The joint ticket price for the Putuo Zongcheng Temple and the Xumi Fushou Temple is 80 yuan per person, and there is a free battery car shuttle between the two places, and it only takes a few minutes to walk.

The Little Potala Palace

The Putuo Zongcheng Temple was started in March of the 32nd year of Qianlong (1767) and completed in August of the 36th year of Qianlong (1771). It is a Buddhist temple built by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty in imitation of the Potala Palace in Tibet to celebrate his own 60th birthday and the 80th birthday of the Empress Dowager Chongqing. 'Putuo Zongcheng' (translated) and 'Potala' (transliterated) come from the same source, meaning 'the holy land of Guanyin', and it is the largest architectural complex among the Eight Outer Temples in Chengde. Tickets: 80 yuan for adults, 40 yuan for half-price tickets, including the Sumi Fushou Temple, also known as the 'Panchen Lama's Palace', with free shuttle buses back and forth. The Sumi Fushou Temple, also known as the 'Panchen Lama's Palace', was built in the 45th year of Qianlong (1780 AD), a few years later than the Little Potala Palace. It was built by Emperor Qianlong in imitation of the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the residence of the Panchen Lama in Shigatse, Tibet, to welcome the Sixth Panchen Lama to congratulate him on his seventieth birthday, located to the east of the Putuo Zongcheng Temple.

The temple of Sumifushou covers an area of 36,700 square meters. From the south to the north, there are major buildings such as Shanmen, Beiting, Liulizhen, Dahongtai, Jinhetang, Wandezongyuan, and Liuli Wanshou Tower. The axis adopts a substantially symmetrical arrangement of left and right. Generally speaking, it is a typical Tibetan temple, but from some architectural individual and detailed decoration, it is also a Han style, with a unique form. [Putuo Zongcheng Temple] covers an area of 220,000 square meters. It is the largest of the eight temples in Chengde. It was built in the thirty-sixth year of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1771) and is the Emperor Qianlong. In order to celebrate his 60th birthday and his mother's 80th birthday, he was dedicated to imitation of the Potala Palace in Tibet. The main building of the Putuo Zongcheng Temple is located in the foothills. There are more than 60 (existing more than 40 existing ones). The flat-top mortuary-style Baitai and the Vatican Baitai are laid out in a deep and free layout with no obvious axis. Putuo Zongcheng is the Chinese translation of the Tibetan Budala. The layout of the whole temple and the imposing manner resemble the Potala Palace in Lhasa, commonly known as the Little Potala Palace. The Emperor Qianlong met here with the leader of the Toul, the leader of the Terri, who returned to the country, and held a grand lecture, statement, birthday and other activities.

Looking from afar, this golden roof is the temple of Putuo Zongcheng. Putuo Zongcheng Temple belongs to one of Chengdewai Eight Temples. It is located in the hinterland of Yanshan Mountain, the transition zone between Inner Mongolia Plateau and North China Plain. It belongs to the transition zone from sub-temperate zone to sub-cold zone, semi-humid semi-arid and continental monsoon mountain climate. The four seasons are distinct, the light is sufficient, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. The annual average temperature is about 8.8 °C, and the average annual frost-free period is 160 days. Although the winter is cold, it is surrounded by mountains and blocks the cold current from the Mongolian plateau. Therefore, the temperature is higher than other areas in the same latitude. The summer is cool, the rainfall is concentrated, and there is basically no hot period. It is a tourist resort.