Chengde Mountain Resort, display extremely
unique architectural style similar to the residential areas
in northern China. This architectural approach of northern China
is most evident in the black bricks, grey stone tiles steps
and a wide facade full of old pine trees, all expressing the
peace and grace. The Palace is composed Area of the Pin-Crane
Hall, the Grand Palais, the Palais de l'Est and Soughing Pine
Valley. Chengde Mountain Resort, a unique historical evidence
of the final phase of the feudal China of society, was the summer
residence of the Qianlong, Jiaqing emperors Kangxi and where
they rest several months away from the summer heat in Beijing.
For this reason, the southern section of Chengde Mountain Resort
is planned in accordance with Beijing Forbidden City.
2. Scenic Area: The scenic zone is divided
into:
* Lake Area: This area in the southern part
of Chengde Mountain Resort is composed of ten islands and nine
lakes including Lake Mirror, Half Moon Lake, the centre of Lake
and Silver Lake. In fact, most attractions Chengde Mountain
Resort are around these lakes.
* Radius plain: This beautiful area is located
to the north of the Chengde Mountain with the palace wall to
the east and mountains to the west. Composed mainly of grasslands
and forests, this picturesque area is divided into three divisions:
a botanical garden to the east with 28 Mongolian tents, a little
land in the west for riding and other heritage buildings as
temples in the north.
* Mountain area: This area consists of images
of PEAR Valley, Pine Valley, Pine Valley clouds and valley Filbert
composed of rugged mountains, lush forests, streams and winding
waterfalls deep.
