Chengde Travel Guide
Location: It is located in the northern part of Hebei Province.Population: 3,693,800
Area: 39,519 square kilometer
Nationalities: Han, Manchu, and Mongolian
History: In 1703, Chengde was chosen by the Kangxi Emperor as the location for his summer residence. Constructed throughout the eighteenth century, the Mountain Resort was used by both the Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors. Since the seat of government followed the emperor, Chengde was a political center of the Chinese empire during these times.
Under the Republic of China, Chengde was the capital of Rehe province. From 1933 to 1945 the city was under Japanese control as a part of the Manchurian puppet state known as Manchukuo. After World War II the Kuomintang regained jurisdiction. In 1948, the People's Liberation Army took control of Chengde. It would remain a part of Rehe until 1955, when the province was abolished, and the city was incorporated into Hebei.
Climate: With road and railroad links to Beijing, Chengde has developed into a distribution hub, and its economy is growing rapidly. The newly-built Jingcheng Expressway connects Chengde directly to central Beijing, and more freeways are planned for the city.
Transportation: Airline-There is a small airport in the southern part of Chengdu City, where irregular charter flights are available between Beijing and Chengde.
Railway-Chengde railway station, where Beijing-Chengde, Jinzhoi-Chengde and Chengde-Longxing lines meet, is located in the southeast part of Chengde City.
Highway-During the tour season, there are direct buses to Chengde from Tianjin and Beijing, the fixed bus available in common.
Local Specialites: Teng’s Cloth-Pasted Painting, Fengning Paper-cutting, Chengde Wood Chip Carvings, Chengde Wood Carving, Summer Resort Hanging Brocade, Chengde Porcelain Carving
Local Food: Qiaomian Helou, Wantuo, The game Eight Immortals in Boiler, Yutu Lotus Leaf Chicken, Nansha Cake, Rose Cake
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