The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Chengde, Hebei

May 20, 2021 Weston Hennigan

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. Private Transfer Service: Chengde City Sightseeing from Beijing

Beijing Driver Guide Service

Hire a driver and private vehicle to explore the famous Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples in Chengde. This is the perfect choice for all those customers who want to a have self-guided tour to the attraction with their own pace. With the assistance of your professional and friendly driver, navigate the roads of Beijing comfortably.If you wish to have a friendly private guide to show you the way, explain the histories and stories, you also can book a guide and transfer service option upon booking.There is no factory and shopping stops during the tour.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private driver, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road in Beijing), Private guide service if related tour option is selected

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance Fee

Reviewed By Bhawley318

This tour was amazing! I wish I could remember my driver's name, because he was wonderful. It was absolutely freezing outside,.and thankfully our driver had jackets for us. Additionally, he gave up bananas and oranges to snack on, as well as bottled water. He walked us through so that we knew exactly where to go, and even had us pose as a group and took pictures for us! By request, we were picked up at our hotel, and then dropped off at the airport to make our flight. With limited time, we were able to see the Great Wall of China, grab some food, and catch our flight. I highly recommend this tour!

2. Beijing Private Day Trip to Chengde Mountain Resort and Jinshanling Great Wall

Lily's Beijing Tour Guide & Car Service

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 transfer service is not only take you to ChengDe Mountain Resort, but also to Jinshanling Great Wall on your way to Beijing. If you have an extra day in Beijing, and want to do something different, this day trip to Chengde and Jinshanling Great Wall surely can be a good fit for you. This is a self-guided tour with private transfer, lunch, and all entrance tickets.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gas, Toll fee, Parking fee

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.

3. 8-Day Private Tour: Beijing And Chengde Tour Combo Package

Private Beijing Trips

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.

4. Private One Full Day Tour to Chengde Imperial Summer Resort from Beijing

Catherine Lu Tours

This private tour offers an opportunity to explore Beijing's neighbor city - Chengde. It was built in Qing Dynasty and popular for the royal members as the summer resort. Long drive both way around 3 hours and you can have time to explore this Summer Resort as well as Puning Temple. Transport, English sepaking guide and entrance tickets to the sights are all inclusive. 

Inclusions: Professional English speaking tour guide, Transportation with round transfer from the city hotel, Entrance tickets to the Summer Resort and Puning Temple

Exclusions: Meals (Lunch & Dinner), Gratitude to the guide (Recommended for good service), Personal Cost, Insurance

Reviewed By B8603NLmiked

This was our first time to go on a private tour here in China and it was well worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, who took care of everything, and was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. Visiting the Great Wall was a highlight for me and my kids loved riding back down in the toboggan. Being able to jump in the van and relax as we were driven from place to place was great and it is highly recommended if you have kids. Our driver, Lee, was very polite and both he and Peter provided a great service. I highly recommend this tour.

5. Beijing Overnight Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall and Chengde Summer Resort

Greatwall Trekclub Tours

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.

6. Private Day Trip to Chengde Summer Resort and Eight Outer Temples from Beijing

Discover Beijing Tours

Join this private day tour to explore the most beautiful Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples in Chengde from Beijing. Chosen for its cooler climate and beautiful scenery, Chengde was used as an encampment by the Manchu emperors on their summer journey to the north. Accompanied by your own English speaking tour guide, spend time to discover the charms of the classical garden and explore the Eight Outer Temples which combined the architectural style of the Han-style temple, Tibetan monasteries, and Tibetan-Han style. This private tour includes entrance fee, local lunch, English speaking tour guide, private vehicle and hotel pickup and drop off.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing), Private tour, Lunch, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By latoyaj632

My daughter and I had the pleasure of having Qing as our tour guide. We had a great experience. Qing was very knowledgeable and added funny commentary to engage my 9 year old daughter, whom is not interested in History (yet)! We learned a lot about Chinese history and culture, with the added benefit of being allowed to take ample time to take a multitude of pictures. Qing has hosted this tour for many years, so she provided us with tips to take the most flattering shots in this historical venue. I would definitely recommend Qing when taking this tour. We will remember this experience forever.

7. Private Day trip to Chengde from Beijing by Car

VariArts Travel

Spend one day sightseeing in Chengde visiting the UNESCO attractions of Puning Temple and Small Potala Palace.

Inclusions: Professional & friendly English-speaking tour guide, Main entrance tickets to the tour sites as per the itinerary, Traditional Chinese Cuisine Lunch, Transportation by private vehicle or minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities (Optional), Personal expenses

Reviewed By HungryTraveler124

Don't bother with pre-booking tickets. I was there in October 2019. I presented my passport at the ticket booth and was provided an entry ticket free of charge, along with a free sub-ticket for another section of the complex. And there was no line-up either. The same thing at the Summer Palace. Completely free as a foreigner. Only locals have to pay to get in. At the Forbidden City, the entry was not free but reduced from the regular ticket prices.

8. Jinshanling Great Wall and Chengde 2 Days Trip with English Speaking Driver

Private Car & Driver Service

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,

9. Flexible Chengde Private Day Tour from Beijing

Beijing Tour Guide

This is a private customized day tour to Chengde from Beijing. Chengde 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. Below is just a suggested itinerary. If there are any other special landmarks interest you most of Chengde, please feel free to discuss with your private tour guide. Entrance fees, local lunch, private transfer are all inclusive.

Inclusions: Entrance fee, Private guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: 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! :)

10. 2-Day Private Tour to Chengde and Jinshanling Great Wall from Beijing

Beijing Tour Guide

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! :)

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