Location: Chengde
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Things to do in Chengde, Hebei: The Best Multi-day Tours
Chengde (Chinese: 承德), previously known as Jehol or Rehe, is a prefecture-level city in Hebei province, situated northeast of Beijing. The name means "to convey virtue" (meaning "to convey to others the virtue of the emperor"). It is best known as the site of the Mountain Resort, a vast imperial garden and palace formerly used by the Qing emperors as summer residence. The urban center had a population of approximately 450,000 as of 2009.
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1. Two-Day Private Trip to Chengde from Beijing with English Speaking Driver
Hire an English speaking driver and private vehicle to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall of China. Enjoy a more relaxed experience away from the crowds as your explore on your own. This is a perfect choice for all those customers who want to have a self-guided tour to the attraction with their own pace. In this two days, you will visit the Gubeikou Great Wall, Small Potala Palace, the Imperial Summer Resort, Puning Temple. The driver is able to assist you with purchase of entrance tickets upon arrival the attractions, recommend local restaurants.
Inclusions: English speaking driver, Transport by private vehicle, The driver's accommodation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water
Exclusions: Meal, Your accommodation, Gratuities optional), Entrance fees
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
2. 8-Day Private Tour: Beijing And Chengde Tour Combo Package
Spend 8 days sightseeing trip both in Beijing and Chengde on this private tour from Beijing, with round-trip transport included. Enjoy the private transfer to Chengde and visit top attractions including the Puning Temple, the Imperial Summer Resort and Small Potala Palace. And the friendly, excellent private guide will give you a impressive overview of the fantastic 2 cities.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Professional English and Chinese speaking tour guide, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance fees of sites
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By ianhW2727NJ
I contacted Terry out-of-the-blue, from Australia, to act as a buyer’s agent and he was excellent even though my request was outside the scope of his operations! I made an initial purchase when visiting Beijing last June with repeat orders made on-line. The subsequent on-line orders transacted without incident until the supplier suffered a recent Cyber Attack! The hacker imitated emails from the supplier regarding a change in banking arrangements making it impossible for me to differentiate between the two. Terry contacted the supplier directly on my behalf and provided the necessary verification. Well done Terry and I look forward to meeting you when next in Beijing.
3. Beijing Overnight Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall and Chengde Summer Resort
This 1 and half day private trip for hiking lovers from Beijing offers you an unforgettable experience of beautiful sunset at Jinshanling Great Wall. Spend an overnight at a local famer's house so that you can have a better understanding of the real China countryside life. On the next day, continue your trip to the Summer Resort in Chengde, the world's largest existing imperial garden to see the famous Small Potala Palace (built in 1767).
Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Bottled water, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Snacks, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities
Reviewed By 5GuysandaChickie
This review covers multiple interactions I have had with James over the past few years. I have been on multi-day trips with larger groups, single-day adventures with my family and friends, camping trips that included a lot of hiking with teenage boys, and have even put together my own hiking itinerary with input from James. The experience and scenery in each case has been a real treat and memories my family and I will never forget. Every positive comment I have heard and seen about James is true. We have had great memories and have spent a lot of time talking about and sharing them all. I have recommended Trekclub Tours and will continue to do so to all my friends and contacts who are looking for more adventure that take you off the beaten path.
4. 2-Day Private Tour to Chengde and Jinshanling Great Wall from Beijing
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort in Chengde, and Jinshanling Great Wall of China. Enjoy a more relaxed experience away from the crowds as your explore on your own. In this two days, you will visit Jinshanling Great Wall, Small Potala Palace, the Imperial Summer Resort. Entrance fees, local lunch, private transfer, professional tour guide are all inclusive.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Entrance fee, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private tour guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Accommodation , Cable car tickets, Gratuities
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
5. Jinshanling Great Wall and Chengde 2 Days Trip with English Speaking Driver
Self-guide 2 days trip to Jinshanling Great Wall and Chengde with private English speaking driver assistant . Flexible and more freedom itinerary , enjoying unique experience in two days. Hotel pick up and drop off included and can be airport pick up and drop off .
Inclusions: Private English speaking driver with air-condition vehicle , Hotel pick up and drop off , Tolls ,gas ,parking fee , Driver accommodation at Chengde , No limited bottled water
Exclusions: Clients accommodation , Attractions entrance tickets , Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service)
Reviewed By CapeTownBear
Leo's as a company is simply sensational. From inquiry to tour the best experience was the confidence they instill that all will go well. And it does. Amazingly so. We booked a driver to take us to Jinshanling section of the Great Wall. We were under no illusions our driver would speak English as we did not book it like that, but Leo's provided us Jackie. Not only can Jackie speak English but taught us the Chinese sense of humor,. His explanations of everything helped make Jinshanling, Beijing and China make more sense. It was a long drive to get to the the Wall and so Jackie engaged us in chats and soon it was like we were with a friend showing us his countryside. When we needed a bathroom break he found a good petrol station and for photo opportunities along the way he happily pulled off. Once at Jinshanling he set us up to get tickets and with maps explained the best way to experience the Wall. This experience of standing on the Great Wall is wasted to try and explain as we had seen many pictures and videos of it. Being there in person is like the saying only you can feel the rain on your face. You simply have to go there to know the overwhelming sense of wonder and awe this sight offers. It is so much and more. So big the eyes cannot see it all, So long the body cannot comprehend how it was built and how far it stretches. The icy winds in winter and snowy landscape made it more dramatic and the mountains as backdrop heightened the sense of accomplishment. The one feeling we had at the Wall was that is was so big as an experience we would not have been given the freedom to appreciate it if Jackie was not there with us to take us there and look after us. Once we shakily walked down from the wall from the much walking Jackie took us to a farm house for lunch. This lunch and food and conversation with the farm lady was one of my travel highlights of my life. It was only us and Jackie and the cook/farmer lady and we compared notes on our countries and chatted about so much it felt like a casual lunch with friends and family. We learnt more about China and its people in the two hours there than in our whole lives before. Jackie made it comfortable for us to chat freely and with mutual respect we got to a place where we felt sad not to know more about China before coming and what we knew was so outdated and incorrect. On the drive back Jackie again chatted but was weary that we may want to rest and doze off. He again stopped when we needed and was so sensitive and considerate to our needs. I can honestly say Jackie allowed me to put aside my pre conceived ideas of China and gave me a beautiful new set of perspectives of this fascinating ancient culture. The Great Wall of China is pretty sensational to see on its own. With Jackie from Leos a whole layer was added that made this trip a highlight of my life and it changed me I am proud to say. If you are considering doing this trip - DO IT!!! Nothing will prepare you for the wonder you will see. Travelling in a foreign country the culture and language is daunting but with Jackie and Leos this difference was the spice on the meal not the sand it could have been. 10 out of 10 as this tour was as perfect as it could have been. Much more than we expected. Much Much More,
6. Gataway in Chengde to the Other Summer Palace (From Beijing)
Just 250km northwest of Beijing, Chengde is the perfect distance for a 2 days getaway. The little town Chengde gained its prominence during the Qing Dynasty when the emperors built a palace where they spend their summer months when the heat in Beijing became unbearable. So as its name suggests, the most popular in summer (April to November). Another highlight of the trip is visiting to Putuo Zongcheng Temple, which is a mini reconstruction of the Potala Palace in Lhasa. Also enroute to Chengde, you can take a visit to the well-preserved and unrestored Gubeikou Great Wall.
Inclusions: Private Air-conditioned vehicle with experience Chinese Speaking Driver, Professional English Speaking Guide on Day02, Local 4 star hotel accommodation, Daily Hotel Breakfast
Exclusions: The expense of a personal nature like alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc, Tips and gratuities for the trip leader and driver
Reviewed By andrewmassey903
We have been using Cuckoo Travel now for nearly 3 years to organise our holidays in Asia ( Myanmar,Borneo,Thailand to name a few. ) I have found them ( especially April) to be very knowledgeable and professional. Although they are a little more expensive ,the service is very good and we hope to use them again to plan another holiday soon.
7. 2 Days Tour to Chengde Summer Resort and Eight Outer Temples from Beijing
Chengde, previously known as Jehol or Rehe, is a prefecture-level city in Hebei province, situated 180 km northeast of Beijing. It is best known as the site of the Mountain Resort, a vast royal garden and palace formerly used by the Qing emperors as summer residence since the weather temperature is cool during the summer there (average 24.5°C /76.1°F in July, and the annual mean is 9.11°C/48.4°F). This tour takes you to visit the UNESCO sites, the imperial garden and Tibatan temples. If you have an extra 2 days in Beijing, and want to do something different, this day trip to Chengde surely can be a good fit for you.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Private vehicle with driver, Bottled water, Local food lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 761sidneyg
Sherry did a fantastic job showing us some of the best and most important sights in Beijing. She had already booked tickets in advance and was able to help navigate us through various gates and QR codes, which made the tour much smoother, and she was extremely knowledgeable, interesting, and friendly. Seeing these sights was at least twice as enjoyable because she was there to explain them and make conversation with us. I strongly recommend a tour with Sherry. We had a great time at Christmas because of her.
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