Chengde Prefecture

Chengde is a city in . Rehe was the summer residence of the early Qing Dynasty emperors. The city 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.
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  • …has about 3,470,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 350 metres (1,150 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Chengde”
    “Chengde Shi”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Putuo Zongcheng Temple and Pule Temple.
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The of , , …
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is a Buddhist temple.
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The , commonly called the Big Buddha… is situated 5 km north of Chengde Prefecture.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dashimiao.
is a town located in , , , China. is situated 6 km south of Chengde Prefecture.

Chengde Prefecture

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Latitude
40.97° or 40° 58′ 12″ north
Longitude
117.93° or 117° 55′ 48″ east
Open location code
8PGVXW9J+X2
Geo­Names ID
2038085

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In Other Languages

“Chengde Prefecture” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “承德市”

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