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Situated 250 kilometers to the northeast of Beijing, Chengde is a tourist city with graceful scenery, a wealth of scenic spots and places of cultural interest. Chengde Summer Resort is in the north of Chengde downtown, which is famed for its reputation as the private resort for Chinese emperors during summer.

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As far as palace is concerned, it is usually viewed as the picture of majesty and splendor. However, you will have a different view if you come to visit the palace in the Chengde Summer Resort. They are more likely to the residential houses in North China with black bricks and gray tiles, rock steps covering with old pine trees, more peaceful and elegant.

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The lakes are linked and separated by sandbars, isles, dykes and bridges into the West Lake, Cheng Lake, Ruyi Lake, Shang Lake, Xia Lake, Silver Lake, Miror Lake and Half-moon Lake.

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Plain Zone was coved with grassplot and trees, which it the place for emperor to held banquets and recreational activities.

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Situated in the northwest of the resort, the mountain zone covers an area of 44,350 square meters. it presents you a complete mountain scenery containing the undulating hills, flourishing woods, steep peaks, gurgling streams and white waterfalls.

Source: tour-beijing.com