Chengde

Chengde (承德; Chéngdé) is a city in Hebei.

Chengde Halal Travel Guide

Putuo Zongcheng Temple - The Putou Zongcheng Temple

Rehe (the former name of Chengde) was the summer residence of the early Qing Dynasty emperors. The city still maintains the fine features of this hill-side resort, such as the outer wall and large expanse of parkland that incorporates lakes, pagodas, and palaces. Outside this complex are the impressive Eight Outer Temples. The resort, along with the Outer Temples, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

The city is located roughly 260km northeast of Beijing and currently has a population presence of around 700,000.

How to travel to Chengde

Fly to Chengde

There is a small airport in southern Chengde where occasional charter flights shuttle between Beijing and Chengde. Chengde is 180 kilometers away from the Beijing Capital International Airport. To travel by air, visitors can take a coach to Beijing and connect with their Flights from there. A coach departs for Beijing every twenty minutes, making it very convenient.

Travel by train to Chengde

There are several trains between Beijing and Chengde. The fastest one is K7711, leaving Beijing train station (the main one, on metro line No.2) at 8:07AM and arriving in Chengde at 12:29PM. Another option includes the train to Dandong (stopping in Chengde mid-route), which leaves Beijing train station at 12:17PM, arriving at Chengde at 5:21PM.

Travel on a Bus in Chengde

Buses leave frequently (every 20 minutes) for Chengde from Beijing. The cost is around ¥70. The trip takes 2.5-6 hours, depending on if it is a direct bus. Beware of getting on at the origin of the bus in the east of Beijing, as you may spend over an hour just going to Dongzhimen. To return to Beijing, you will find that buses frequently depart outside Chengde's train station.

By car

Another option is to find an unofficial taxi (heiche) from Beijing to Chengde. You will share this vehicle with the driver and three other passengers (so that the vehicle is full). It costs about ¥250 and takes 2-2.5 hours. It is easy to find a heiche from Chengde to Beijing (ask in any hotel if you have trouble). The other way may be more difficult, but ask around.

How to get around In Chengde

Travel on a Bus in Chengde

Buses charge a flat rate of ¥2, but there is no attendant, so have correct change. The buses have no English and little pinyin signage.

Bus 118 goes from Chengde to the temples in the North and bus 119 to the temples in the East.

Best way to travel in Chengde by a Taxi

Most taxis are metered. Short trips cost about ¥6 (plus ¥2 gas extra charge). Trips from one side of the city to the other are ¥20, and trips out to the temples should cost about ¥25 from the downtown.

By foot or bike

Much of Chengde is accessible by foot or bike. One can walk from one end of the city to the other in an hour.

What to See

• The Summer Mountain Resort - 避暑山庄: Bishu Shanzhuang | ¥220 (winter: ¥90) Chengde_Mountain_Resort 46818
• Putuo Zongcheng Temple - 小布达拉: Xiao Budala | ¥80 (winter: ¥60) Admission includes entrance to neighboring temple (Temple of Sumeru, Happiness, and Longevity; 须弭福寿之庙). Thit is the largest temple in Chengde and is a mini-replica of Lhasa's Potala Palace.

• Shuangta Shan - 双塔山; litt. Double Pagoda Peaks | ¥70 These curious pagodas can be found on twin peaks in the town of Shuangta Shan (named after the peaks). The construction of these ancient pagodas remains a mystery as they are situated on top of two very steep mountains. Admission includes viewing of the peaks and hiking the surrounding area.

• Puning Temple - 普宁寺: Puning Si | ¥80 This temple houses the awesome statue of Guanyin. She measures 22 m high and is the tallest wooden Buddhist statue in the world.

• Hammer (Club) Rock - 棒槌峰 | ¥80 This unusual rock formation is a hike (or ¥70 ski lift ride) up from Pule Temple (普乐寺). Admission includes entrance to Pule Temple as well as a visit to nearby Toad Rock (蛤蟆峰).

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chengde

• LTL Mandarin School Chengde - ☎ +86 4007058836 - Offers Chinese Immersion Language Classes in Chengde with Home Stay Families.

• Ice Skating | During the winter there are ice skating rinks open on Wulie River. Skate rental is available, as are Snacks and soft drinks.

Halal Restaurants

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Donkey-Rolling Roll is a long roll with stuffing wrapped in yellow Rice. The Roll is served on a bed of yellow beans. The act of turning the roll on the yellow beans is just like a donkey rolling on the ground. That is how the Snacks got its name. It could be found in Chengde more than 200 years ago. Generally, less than ¥200 for a large plate (in Chengde restaurants and there are always large and small plates; the large plate is about ten inches wide and the small one seven inches wide).

You noodle is a kind of coarse food grain. It is slightly dark colored. The local You Noodles wozi dough is first rolled out to a thin skin, and then formed to its final shape. After that, it is put into a pot and braised. You dip it in the Sauce when eating. It feels smooth and jelly-like in your mouth. You Noodles jiaozi is a kind of ravioli stuffed with pickled vegetables.

Pubang deer Meat clusters and the cooked deer Meat clusters are quite tasty, and cost only ¥6-5 for each cluster. They are well worth trying. In the street south of the Summer Resort and there are many shops featuring local specialities which cater to tourists.

In the evening, you will find mini-booths selling tangy scented baked corn along Chengde Street.

Individual restaurants worth giving a try includes:

• Daqinghua Dumpling Restaurant - 大清花 | This restaurant is a favorite among foreigners and Chinese alike. There are three locations in the city: Train Station, Summer Mountain Resort, and Downtown (on the small street behind the two-story KFC). The menu varies slightly between branches: the Downtown location has an excellent menu (in English and Chinese, with colour photos). Try the dumplings and they are unique to this restaurant.

• Fruit Juices Gardens | During the summer and there are a few organic juice gardens open next to Wulie River on Wulie Lu (south of the Summer Mountain Resort). BBQ, ice cream, and other drinks are also available.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Chengde

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The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Chengde. Key components include:

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Chengde is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Chengde.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

• Ming's Dynasty Hostel - 会龙大厦酒店: Huilong Dasha Jiudian. Huilong Dasha Hotel | Leave Chengde Train Station, turn right and walk around five minutes. The hostel is on the right side, inside the Huilong Dasha Hotel ☎ +86 314 2528119 +86 314 2028430 Checkout: 12:00 Offers ensuite dorms (¥200) and twin rooms (¥260 and up).

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