Series of Books on Historical and Cultural Cities in China—Chengde

Author: Du Jiang, Du Hongyu (editors)
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Features: Chengde, a magical land favored by heaven. The craftsmanship of nature has gathered the southern elegance and northern grandeur, as well as the eastern seclusion and western wonders of China's mountains and rivers in this pearl of the Yan Mountains, forming a natural miniature of the Chinese map. Here, nature and human effort have jointly created masterpieces of world gardens—the Chengde Mountain Resort and the Eight Outer Temples. Chengde is a natural cultural palace and a museum of ancient Chinese culture. Chengde is also a gathering place for natural and cultural marvels. Chengde embodies the of "harmony between heaven and humanity" and "blending of matter and self." Chengde reflects the brilliance of culture and the splendor of history.