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Plan your Chengde Tour? one of the frequently asked questions is “When is...
Plan your Chengde Tour? one of the frequently asked questions is “When is the best time to visit Chengde?” Chengde, with the fame of “summer resort”, lies in the northeast of Hebei Province. It is close to Beijing.
As one of famous tourist destinations in China, Chengde is suitable for travelling in April to October, while you can experience different unique charms in different seasons.
Chengde belongs to the continental climate. Chengde has distinct four seasons and the temperature is distinct especially between day and night.
The rainy season is summer. Use this travel guide to help you make a smart decision about when to visit Chengde. Check out below to have some information on each season:
Spring in Chengde is warm and dry with little rain or snow. Dust storms sometimes blow in from the Mongolian steppe in spring. April to May is the best months for spring outing.
Summer is the peak seasons for visitors to go to Chengde. Summer is hot and humid. But it is much cool than Beijing, due to the high altitude of at least 1000 metres.
Annual rainfall averages nearly 700 millimetres, most of it comes in July and August. Chengde Mountain Resort is a one of the most popular destination when go on a summer travel in China.
Autumn is also a nice season for traveling to Chengde. Autumn in Chengde is cool with bright and clear sky. Nights in autumn are crisp and chilly, take a coat with you is necessary.
The beginning of September to the beginning of October is regarded as the most suitable time for visiting Mulan Paddock and appreciating the spectacular scenery in late autumn. With a mountain of red maple leaves, everything in the mountain has been dyed.
Winter in Chengde is cold and dry, due to the Siberian air masses that move southward across the Mongolian Plateau. Winter is the best time to enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery.
If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for guided tours to Chengde:
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