Picturesque Chengde was a summer escape for emperors for centuries, and it is still the perfect place for a weekend break. Harvey Dzodin explores the town only a few hours from Beijing. Putuo ...

Located in the north of Chengde, Hebei Province and 180 kilometers away from Beijing, Chengde Mountain Resort (避暑山庄) is a grand architectural complex incorporating imperial palaces, beautiful gardens ...