Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Chengde, Hebei, located in the northeast of Hebei Province, at the crossroads of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, is a famous historical and cultural city and summer resort. It is famous for the Qing Dynasty Royal Garden Summer Resort and the surrounding temples. In 1994, the Summer Resort and its Eight Temples were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it a model of Chinese royal gardens and temple architecture. Chengde not only has the reputation of "Pearl of the Purple Plateau", but also a blend of Manchu, Mongolian, Chinese and other multi-ethnic cultures, the unique flavor of the Seychelles and the deep cultural heritage of the Royal Family. With an average summer temperature of only 22℃, Chengde is an ideal summer vacation destination, attracting Chinese and foreign tourists to explore the harmony between history and nature.
Xiahe, belonging to Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, is situated on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau and is one of the cultural centers of the Amdo Tibetan area. It is famous for the Labrang Monastery, the world's premier Tibetan temple, which boasts six Buddhist schools, 108 Buddhist temples, and a large number of precious Buddha statues and thangkas, and is an important holy site for the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism, attracting countless believers and tourists to come for pilgrimage and sightseeing every year. The Sanko grassland around the county is rich in water and grass, with green grass in summer and flocks of cows and sheep, where you can experience horseback riding, Tibetan home visits and other folk activities, and feel the rich Tibetan flavor. In addition, Xiahe also retains traditional horse races, Sun Buddha Festival and other folk activities, blending natural scenery and religious culture, is a must-visit place to explore the Gannan Plateau flavor.