Major Economic Indicators (2010)
Chengde's history extends back 10,000 years, to the Neolithic Age. Diverse nomadic ethnic groups, such as the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Khitan, Nuzhen and Mongols, lived in the territory of the city from the Qin Dynasty (221BC-AD206) to the Ming Dynasty (AD1368-1644). In 1703, Emperor Kangxi selected Chengde as the location for his summer residence. In 1914, Rehe Province was set up and Chengde became the capital city. Rehe Province, located at the intersection point of present-day Hebei Province, Liaoning Province and Inner Mongolia, governed what is now Chengde in Hebei, along with Chifeng in Inner Mongolia and Chaoyang in Liaoning. In 1955, Rehe was abolished and Chengde came under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province.
Chengde Mountain Resort and the Eight Outer Temples, which were listed as world cultural heritage sites in 1994. The Mountain Resort, built throughout the 18th century, was used by the Yongzheng and Qianlong Emperors as their summer residence. The Eight Outer Temples, the largest royal temple complex in the world, are located to the east and north of the Mountain Resort. The temples have many large parks with lakes, pagodas and palaces, and were built in diverse architectural styles, such as the Han, Mongolian and Tibetan. The Qincui Peak is another attraction worth recommending. The most well-known dishes in Chengde include Five Spiced Venison, Chilled Pingquan Hare, Red Bean Gruel and Hot Pot with Chinese Sauerkraut.
International Garden City (2005)-International Garden Association
Historical and Cultural City (1982)-State Council of P.R. China
