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Climate and Weather
Set between the Inner Mongolian Highlands and the Northeastern plains, Chengde has a continental climate with distinctly separated four seasons. It has a temperate continental climate with an annual average temperature of 8.8 C, and has 150 frost-free days. Winter temperatures tend to be slightly higher than other areas of the same latitude; and the cool summers bring Chengde its fame as a summer resort. Annual rainfall averages 580 millimeters.
Generally speaking, the best time to visit Chengde is between April and October; however, visitors can experience different outlooks in different seasons as the variety of clime.
Local Festivals and Folk Custom
Forest and Grassland Festival of Mulan Imperial Hunting Park June 29th to the end of February next year. It is mainly to display the unique scenery of forest and grassland and to promote ecotourism.
Contest of Dragon Boat of Mountain Resort June every year. It is a joyous and exciting festival that draws people's attention in Chengde. In addition to the dragon boat contest, there are gliding acts, water performances, as well as gong and drum performance, etc.
Other Odds and Ends
Phone Dialing Code: 0314
Postcode: 067000
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Weather Forecast: 121
Consumers' Complaint: 12315
Post Office: No. 27, Nanyingzi Dajie, Shuangqiao District
Hospital
Chengde Central Hospital: No. 22, Xi Dajie, Shuangqiao District
CAAC Ticket Center: Inquiries Phone of Chengde Train Station: 86-314-7622602, 7622362
Money
Bank of China Xinhua branch: No. 1, Building A, Xinhuayuan
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