The notebook of Zhangjiakou et Chongli
Take a break above the everyday.
Former caravan gate became a territory of winter sports, between walls, dry valleys and built mountains.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Mountain · Heritage · Nature
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Zhangjiakou et Chongli
Former caravan gate became a territory of winter sports, between walls, dry valleys and built mountains.
The discovery of Zhangjiakou and Chongli is centred around Porte Dajingmen, District of Chongli and Old Quarter of Xuanhua. The stay thus alternates between urban life, mountain reliefs, heritage and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Porte Dajingmen
- District de Chongli
- Old Xuanhua district
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Porte Dajingmen
Dajingmen opened the Great Wall towards Mongolia's commercial roads and remains the historical symbol of the Zhangjiakou A short climb on the ramparts gives a clear reading of the parade and urban expansion.
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District de Chongli
Chongli concentrates several ski areas developed around the reliefs that hosted the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Without snow, panoramic roads and trails, the offer varies greatly depending on the season.
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Quartier ancien de Xuanhua
Xuanhua was an important Ming garrison and preserved towers, temples and fragments of ramparts in the middle of a still inhabited centre. The main remains are joined on foot around the old shopping routes, away from the stations of Chongli.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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