The Putuo Zongcheng Temple, A Majestic Miniature Potala Palace

Near Huancheng North Road, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province

The surrounding buildings are full of Tibetan style

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Introduction

Putuo Zongcheng Temple is located in the north of Chengde's Imperial Summer Resort, and its main building imitates the Potala Palace in Tibet, hence it is called the Small Potala Palace. The temple was built in the 36th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1771), known as the Potala Palace in Tibetan, it is built on the mountain with its height increasing layer by layer, very spectacular. It is the largest temple among the "Eight Outer Temples".

Address

Near Huancheng North Road, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province

Opening hours

08:30-17:00 (all day)
last admission time: 16:10 (October 10 - March 31 of the following year, Monday to Sunday) Note: On International Nurses Day (May 12th) and Chinese Physician's Day (August 19th) every year, the scenic area is free for healthcare workers nationwide. Healthcare workers can enjoy free admission with their doctor or nurse practicing licenses, reward certificates, and professional title certificates.

Transportation

Take bus 118 or 12 and get off at the PuTuo ZongChengZuChengZhiMiao bus stop, then it's within walking distance.

Phone 0314-7969309;0314-2025918