The Chengde Mountain Resort was initially constructed in 1703 (the 42nd year of Kangxi's reign) and completed in 1792 after 89 years of work spanning the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong reigns. Covering an area of 5.64 million square meters, it is the largest existing imperial garden in the world. In 1961, it was designated as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council. The resort was designed according to China's geographical features, with the northwestern mountainous area, southeastern lake area, and northern plain area forming a miniature of China's territory. The garden incorporates natural elements without artificial adornment, with over 120 sets of buildings nestled among the landscape, water, mountains, and vegetation, creating a magnificent spectacle that integrates the elegance of the south with the grandeur of the north and brings together famous scenic spots from across the country. The Mountain Resort and its surrounding temples were inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1994. Visiting the Mountain Resort area allows one to appreciate the profound garden art and rich cultural heritage.

Beyond the continuous palace walls of the Mountain Resort, twelve magnificent and splendid imperial temples stand guard, including Potuo Zongcheng Temple, Xumi Fushou Temple, Anyuan Temple, Pule Temple, Puren Temple, Pushan Temple, Guang'an Temple, Shuxiang Temple, Luohantang, Guangyuan Temple, Puning Temple, and Puyou Temple. Currently, five of these temples are open to the public: Potuo Zongcheng Temple, Xumi Fushou Temple, Anyuan Temple, Pule Temple, and Puning Temple.