Two-day Leisure tour in Chengde
Departure Date: Every Tue. and Sat. or on your request

Chengde is approx. 250 km northeast of Beijing. Its moderate climate offered a pleasant change from the imperial capital's summer heat. In 1703, a vacation palace was built in this scenic mountain area. Qing Emperor Kangxi called it the Imperial Summer Resort, or Escaping-the-heat Mountain Villa. On this sightseeing tour you will visit: Putuozongsheng Temple, a replica of Potala Palace in Lhasa, was built by Emperor Qianlong in 1790. Qianlong extended the idea started by his grandfather, Emperor Kangxi, to show repect to minority envoys by building replicas of minority architecture. Xumifushou Temple, a replica of Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, was built in honour of the sixth Panchen Lama for his visit to the Qing emperor in 1781. The roof of its largest hall is decorated with eight conspicuous copper dragons.

• Day-by-day Itinerary

  Day 1 Beijing/Chengde(by train,L)
  Take the express train N211 (06:30-10:48) from Beijing to Chengde. Transfer to the hotel. After lunch, visit Bishushanzhuang, or the Imperial Summer Resort. Stay in Puning Hotel or the Similar.

  Day 02. Chengde - Beijing (by train,BL)
  Visit Puning Temple and Putuozongsheng Temple. Take train N212 (13:30-17:48), back in Beijing.

  ¡°B¡± for breakfast, ¡°L¡± for Lunch

  TOUR COST: ( group tour, minimum 2 in a group ):

  	4-star Hotel	Puning hotel
  Low season(Nov.-Mar. )	RMB1320/pax or USD189/pax	RMB1250/pax or USD179/pax
  Peak season (Apr. to Oct.)	RMB1400/pax or USD200/pax	RMB1320/pax or USD189/pax
  Single supplement	RMB250/pax or USD36/pax	RMB180/pax or USD26/pax

  
  If you are travel alone, except the single supplement you are expected to pay an extra cost of RMB300/pax or USD43/pax and the transportation in Chengde is by taxi.

  INCLUDING:Entrance fee of the scenic spots in the itinerary, accommodation in a good hostel, breakfast and lunch, transfer service by car, English-speaking tour guide, train tickets from Beijing to Chengde and back, travel service liability insurance.

  EXCLUDING:Tourist insurance,dinner, tips to guides and driver; any personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included.

  Note:
  •As the exchange rate of RMB to USD is flexible, we reserve the right to change the quote in USD according to the exchange rate on the date you pay the tour. Reservation should be made at least three days before departure time.
  •If you sign up more than six persons, the tour cost will be RMB90/pax or USD13/pax cheaper. Meanwhile, if you sign up with less than six persons, you are supposed to travel with other tourists departure on the same date.
  •We reserve to right to choose the train according to the seat. We couldn¡¯t promise the soft or hard seat, it could be either of them.
  •The train schedule may change without notice, please confirm with us before you reserve the tour.
  •The prices do not apply to National Holidays (Spring Festival, Labour Day, National Day, around 2008 the Olympic Game, and so on)
  •Reservation should be made at least 5 days before departure time.