The Qing Dynasty emperors really knew how to have fun, they even combined the Forbidden City with the Potala Palace

Is it possible to visit both the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Potala Palace in Lhasa at the same time? I thought about it, and it seems impossible. But in Chengde, I suddenly realized, this is not a problem at all! Here, there is a combined architecture of the Forbidden City and the Potala Palace, resplendent and magnificent, absolutely stunning! One can only say that the Qing Dynasty emperors really knew how to have fun, they even merged royal gardens, palaces, and religious buildings together. When visiting Chengde, don't just go to the Mountain Resort; make sure to allocate at least half a day for the Eight Outer Temples scenic area, and it would be best to have a whole day to cover all the Eight Outer Temples, because each temple is unique, and they are incredibly photogenic.