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miles northeast of Peking, Chengde is best known for its Mountain
Resort. The resort is a vast, walled-in area filled with palaces,
other buildings, lakes, and beautifully landscaped gardens. It
was built in the 18th century by early Qing dynasty emperors, who lived
there several months out of every year to escape the heat of summers in
Peking. The entire complex has been a World Heritage Site since
1994. Reading Connection The article "World Heritage, National Culture, and the Restoration of Chengde," by James Hevia, tells the story of Chengde as a modern tourist destination. For More Information Info page on Chengde, from Travel China Guide Travel review of Chengde Chengde travel information Back to China Back to Main |
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