Getting there
By Air
As Chengde is so close to Beijing, about 180 kilometers (112 miles) from Beijing Capital International Airport, there is only a small-scale airport in the south of the city. Only non-scheduled chartered flights operate between Beijing and Chengde from time to time. Therefore, you can take the long-distance bus from Chengde bus station to Beijing and take a plane from Beijing Capital International Airport in accordance with your needs. The journey will take between 3 and 4hours to Beijing and the ticket price is CNY 50.
By Train
Chengde Railway Station lies on Wulie Lu in the southeast of the city. Routes include Jingcheng (Beijing to Chengde), Shicheng (Shijiazhuang to Chengde), Shencheng (Shenyang to Chengde) and Chenglong (Chengde to Longhua County) railways convergeon this station. There are now trains to Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Shenyang, Baotou, Dandong, Ulanhot, Chifeng, Tongliao and Jinzhou available from the railway station. Generally, you can get the train tickets within four or five days priorto your desired departure date. 
Square in front of Chengde Railway Station
Chengde is 230 kilometers (143 miles) from Beijing, so you can use Beijing asa transfer station. Tourists can take trains from Beijing to destinations allover China with tickets purchased from Chengde Railway Station as it has linked to the ticket network for the main stations in Beijing.
The train number from Beijing to Chengde: K709, departing at 07:20 and arrivingin Chengde at 11:18. CNY41 for a hard-seat and CNY61 for a soft-seat.
Inquiries Phone of Chengde Train Station: 0314-7622602, 7622362
By Long-distance Bus
The highway links of Chengde are very convenient and include the Jingcheng Tourist Highway, Weicheng Highway (Weichang County to Chengde) and three national highways linking Chengde with Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning, and Inner Mongolia, etc. Itwill take you 3.5 hours to travel from Beijing to Chengde via the Jingcheng TouristHighway.
There are three long-distance buses that run to nearby cities such as Beijing,Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, and Zhangjiakou daily from Chengde. Mini buses run every 30 minutes from 06:00 until 16:00 between Chengde Long-distance Bus Station andBeijing Xizhimen Long-distance Station daily.
In addition, regular bus services link every county of the city departing from Chengde Western Bus Station and Northern Bus Station daily.
Some destinations from the Western Bus Station: Weichang County, Longhua County, Fengning, Luanping County, depart every 15 minutes.
Destinations from the Northern Bus Station include Pingquan County, Chifeng, Chengde County (Xiabancheng Town), and depart every 15 minutes.Getting around
By City-Bus
Chengde is not a big city, so you can easily get to every corner of the city. Most bus ticket fees start at CNY1 but are never more than CNY5; many of the buses are self-service and charge CNY 1 for one journey.
Bus Nos. 1, 2, 5, 7, 11, 15 will take you to Chengde Railway Station.
Bus Nos. 5, 6, 10, 11, 15 will take you to the Mountain Resort of Chengde.
By Taxi
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Q & A on Chengde Transportation
1.
Apr. 16,2009 03:38 Reply
Mr.Marc(Belgium) said:
I read everywhere that it is only possible to buy tickets / make reservation of tickets only in the station where you start the journey. If I travel f.i. from Chengde to Datong and I have to change in Beijing then I won't be able to book the train ahead from Beijing to Datong. How do people do these kind of things then? During my 1 month visit to China I will face this problem more than once I see. It also seems that it's not possible to book a train in Pingyao to proceed my journey 2 days later to Xian. How do I organize these train trajects if one can only a make booking at the stations where the train departs and only 4 days in advance?
Is there no way to make bookings in another city than in the departing city? Is there then no office somewhere where I could make all or some of the bookings for several journeys on several days?
Apr. 16,2009 20:37
Mr.Qi replied:
Hi, Mr Marc. I do not know if you will make a stayover at Beijing or just get to the train to Datong right away. If you would go to Datong straightforward, I can share this experience with you: I once made a transfer on the way from Shanghai to Xian for some reason. Without getting out of the transfer station, I got to find the other train and explain to ticket checker that I am in hurry and would like to buy a ticket on the train. If you would stay for few time in the transfer city, you can by the ticket in the railway station just when you get off the train. In deed, there are usually many ticket office within the city and hotels can also help you arrange this.
May. 1,2009 20:07
Mr.Di Resh(China) replied:
Mr. Marc,
This is a response to all your messages. There are ticket stations here in Chengde that will allow you to buy train tickets to anywhere including Datong. You cant get them at the train station you must use the agent which cost 5yuan. I would not recommend the buses from Chengde to Beijing only the train and black cars. If you need any help let me know happy to help. take care and good luck.
-Di
Oct. 18,2009 03:49
Mrs.Jones(Canada) replied:
Hi where do you find the agent that costs 5Y???
Mar. 14,2010 07:22
Mr.Sangild(Beijing) replied:
DO NOT WORRY. No need too book in advance. Just go to the train stations ticket office and tell them where you want to go and when. I have travelled around China 8-times by train - never booked a ticket and never had any problems. If you dont speak Chinese, just get someone to help you write on a piece of paper what kind of ticket you want and when.
For the more daring, who just want a hard-seat, just get on the train and get a ticket there.
2.
Mar. 11,2010 23:51 Reply
Ms.karen(USA) said:
Hello, I am currently staying in Beijing and would really like to do a day trip from Beijing to Chengde. Is that possible? Is one day enough to see most of the city? I am traveling alone so I am very flexible with the scheduleing. Thanks
Mar. 14,2010 07:12
Mr.Sangild(Beijing) replied:
Hi Karen,
I am writing from an internet bar in Chende as I myself decided to go to Beijing just for the weekend. I must say that I am impressed by the natural beauty and cultural herritage of this place. Since most of the major attractions lie in a radius of 1 km from the Mountain resort at the northern most part of the city, it is intirely possible to catch most of it in one busy day. Yet I have too say having spend two days here, I would happily spend 4 more. 5 days might be the optimal time to spend if you want to climb the mountains (and please do) see all the temples and fully explore the mountain resort.
Mar. 14,2010 07:14
Mr.Sangild(Beijing) replied:
UPS.. I was obviously going from Beijing to Chengde for the weekend. Sorry about that confucing mistake.
3.
Jan. 28,2010 01:39 Reply
Ms.Tracy(Malaysia) said:
Can I complete my visit in 1 1/2 day in Chengde? Is there a direct train/bus from Chengde to Tianjin? Which station should I go to, how much is the fare and how long is the journey?
Jan. 30,2010 22:55
Ms.Cindy replied:
yes, you can finish visiting Chengde in one and a half days. Only one train, but the train stop at Yangkiuqing Station of Tianjin, which is not in the city center. It takes some 7 hours and a quauter, and leaves at mid night. Suggest you take bus and spend 6 hours on coach to Tianjin, or get to Beijing first and transfer high speed train to Tianjin then.
4.
Sep. 19,2009 03:04 Reply
Ms.Ng(Singapore) said:
Dear chengde Experts
I am going to beijing tmr and i wish to go to chengde on 23-09-09, please advise if u could easily get a hotel in chengde?
Sep. 22,2009 02:35
Mr.Paul replied:
Not that hard to get a hotel at that time, the high season. If you could, it is better bo book in advance. It may be difficult a couple of days later.
Perhaps, this may help you some:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/chengde-hotels.htm
5.
Sep. 14,2009 03:20 Reply
Ms.Jade(S'pore) said:
My hotel is near to Chongwenmen subway. How can I get to the Main Beijing Train Station?
Do I need to get the train tickets to Chengde in advance? Or can I just get the day before leaving for Chengde?
Which is the best mode of transport from Chengde back to Beijing? Are there any evening trains back to Beijing or the buses. Pls advise. Thank you.
Sep. 17,2009 20:33
Ms.Emma replied:
Hello. Take Subway Line 2 from Chongwenmen and it has just one stop to Beijing Railway Station. If you go in weekends or holidays, suggest you book tickets in advance. As to transport back to Beijing, Chengde Railway Station has night trains.
Sep. 17,2009 22:35
Ms.Jade replied:
Ms.Emma. I'm going during the mid-week. Do I still need to book the train tix in advance? Where can I check the timings of the train Beijing-Chengde-Beijing route? Thank you.