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Map of China & its surroundings.
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Today, Chengde is a LONG 4-hour drive NE of central Beijing.
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The 4th & 6th Qing emperors (the jacks) built up the area....
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..for use in summer & also as a rest stop enroute to Manchuria.
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Accomodations were not exactly rustic.
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The bronze tri-pod pot is a "Ding" (incense burner).
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Bats symbolize happiness.
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Elsa & John at edge of Sai Lake (photo by BZ).
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Lake Center-Pavilions at the Mountain Resort.
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Prayer wheels at the Putuozongcheng (Little Potola) Temple.
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Just one of many temples built by the Manchurian Qing....
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... in their efforts to cultivate loyalty.
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The Little Potola Temple (photo by BZ) is a smaller copy...
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... of its namesake in Tibet.
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It may be smaller, but there are still plenty of stairs!
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