Chengde
Decide whether to visit or live in Chengde, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Chengde month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chengde are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -12°C), and July the wettest (about 189 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.4 | -11.8 | 3 | 8.5 |
| February | 3.6 | -8.3 | 5 | 9.2 |
| March | 12.3 | -1.8 | 12 | 9.9 |
| April | 19.8 | 4.6 | 25 | 10.1 |
| May | 26.0 | 11.4 | 42 | 10.2 |
| June | 30.0 | 17.0 | 76 | 10.3 |
| July | 30.3 | 20.6 | 189 | 9.1 |
| August | 28.7 | 18.9 | 148 | 9.3 |
| September | 24.8 | 13.1 | 50 | 9.4 |
| October | 16.3 | 4.0 | 27 | 8.1 |
| November | 7.5 | -3.1 | 17 | 7.9 |
| December | 0.2 | -9.8 | 3 | 7.8 |
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People and places shaping Chengde
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Research updated Monday, August 17, 2026Past and future events in Chengde
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Previously
- Documented history · 1703
In 1703, Chengde was made the summer residence of the Qing regime.
- Documented history · 1771
The great Putuo Zongcheng Temple, loosely based on the Potala in Lhasa, was completed after just four years of work in 1771.
- Documented history · 1860
It was in the Mountain Resort that Xianfeng Emperor signed the First Convention of Peking in October 1860.
- Documented history · 1933
From 1933 to 1945 the city was under Japanese occupation as a part of the Manchurian puppet state.
- Establishment of Summer Residence
In 1703, Chengde was made the summer residence of the Qing regime.
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01 · OverviewChengde, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Chengde took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Chengde
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Chengde
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Chengde
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Chengde
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Chengde
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Chengde
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chengde
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01 · Q&AWhere is Chengde located and what are its coordinates?
Chengde is situated in China at geographic coordinates 40.9519, 117.9588 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Chengde?
Chengde has a recorded population of approximately 449,325 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Chengde?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Chengde include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Chengde?
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