Escaping summer heat amid breathtaking scenery in Chengde Mountain Resort (1/4)

Photo shows the scenic view of Chengde Mountain Resort in north China's Hebei Province in Summer. (Photo/China News Service)

Built between 1703 and 1792, Chengde Mountain Resort in north China's Hebei Province is the largest existing imperial garden. Covering over 5.64 kilometers, the resort and its outlying temples were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994 and are now designated as a national 5A-level tourist attraction.

Visitors tour Chengde Mountain Resort in north China's Hebei Province in Summer. (Photo/China News Service)

Lotus flowers bloom at the lake of Chengde Mountain Resort in north China's Hebei Province, drawing visitors for boat rides. (Photo/China News Service)

Photo shows stunning sea-of-clouds scenes at Jinshanling section of the Great Wall in Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province. (Photo/China News Service)