Mountain Resort

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The Mountain Resort in Chengde is a vast Qing dynasty imperial summer retreat and UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its palaces, temples, and landscaped gardens.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf UNESCO World Heritage Site
imperial summer resort
palace complex
alsoKnownAs Bishu Shanzhuang
Chengde Mountain Resort
architecturalStyle Chinese imperial architecture
area about 5.6 square kilometres
builtDuring Qing dynasty
builtFor Qing emperors
ChineseName 承德避暑山庄
constructionEnd 1792
constructionStart 1703
country China
function residence for Qing emperors in summer
venue for receiving foreign envoys and regional leaders
governingBody local government of Chengde
hasPart Outer Temples of Chengde
hunting grounds
lakes
landscaped gardens
palaces
pavilions
temples
heritageCriteria Cultural
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site
heritageSiteSince 1994
landscapeStyle Chinese classical garden design
imitative regional landscapes of China
locatedIn Chengde
China
Hebei Province
linked to: Hebei
locatedNear Outer Eight Temples
linked to: Eight Outer Temples
notableFor integration of palaces, temples, and natural scenery
role in Qing multi-ethnic governance
partOf historic city of Chengde
periodOfUse 18th century
19th century
preservationStatus protected cultural heritage site
region north of the Great Wall area of China
significance important center of Qing dynasty political activities
largest existing imperial garden in China
tourism major cultural tourism destination in northern China
UNESCOSession 18th session of the World Heritage Committee
UNESCOSiteId 703
usedAs imperial summer retreat

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Chengde knownFor Mountain Resort