Mountain Resort 避暑山庄 Lake Area
The Mountain Resort 避暑山庄 at Chengde was built as a microcosm of China for...
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Hall of Refreshing Mists and Waves 烟波致爽
For all its enormity, it could be easily forgotten that the Mountain Resort in...
Exploring the Mountain Resort 避暑山庄 at Chengde 承德
For all the touble I went through just trying to get here, I actually...
Mountain Resort 避暑山庄 in Chengde 承德
Another city another UNESCO world heritage site. Beijing seems to be in a very...
Exploring Chengde 承德
It was a cold morning in Chengde, cold for me, at least it was...
Train Ride to Chengde 承德
Beijing Railway station was surprisingly modern given that it was quite old. The exterior...
Going Back to Chengde 承德
After exploring the impressive Temple of Heaven in Beijing, I had a quick dinner...
Late Lunch/Early Dinner at Chengde 承德
I was extremely frustrated at how that day turned out. I spent CNY 75...
Wasted Day in Chengde 承德
Again, I wanted to get out early the next day only to dilly dally...