High Rises in the Distance as Seen from the Four Face Cloud Mountain 四面云山
Four Face Cloud Mountain in the Mountain Resort in Chengde is the highest point in the area and it is popular destination for tourists here. The beauty of the Mountain Resort is that it is so huge that one would never feel crowded here unless you are really unlucky. There were a few tourist carts that came by an unloaded their passengers who started streaming through the narrow stairs of the pavillion. Most of the visitors were elderly and had difficulty walking up the stairs, however they were helping each other and they made it. I thought that it would be nice if the facilities here would accomodate this type of people more, although I have a feeling they are more fit than I am.
Misty Mountains From Four Face Cloud Mountain 四面云山
The pavillion has views of the city of Chengde although in this direction not much can be seen. There were a few high rises, mostly apartments and a few factories. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem to be that polluted here. I bet the huge park here improved the air tremendously. It is quite interesting to note that the Mountain Resort is still within the city of Chengde and that just stepping outside the entrance will bring you to a commercial district. It would have been better if the Four Face Cloud Mountain had been a little higher but I guess it would have been too difficult to climb. I waited a while until the tourists have cleared the area and started my way down.
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