Pagoda, Yongyou Temple, Chengde, Hebei

This pagoda (塔) is all that remains of Yongyou Temple (永佑寺), Chengde, Hebei (河北, 承德市). It once stood on the grounds of the Qing emperors' summer retreat (避暑).

Ancient Bridge, Xumifushou Temple, Chengde, Hebei

The ancient five-arched bridge at Xumifushou Temple (须弥福寿之庙), Chengde, Hebei (河北, 承德市), was built in 1780 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (乾隆).

Palace, Putuozongcheng Temple, Chengde, Hebei

The "Palace" (宫) at Putuozongcheng Temple (普陀宗乘之庙), Chengde, Hebei (河北, 承德市), emulates the Potala Palace (布达拉宫) in Lhasa, Tibet (西藏, 拉萨).

Mountain Gate, Shuxiang Temple, Chengde, Hebei

The Mountain Gate (山门) at Shuxiang Temple (殊像寺), Chengde, Hebei (河北, 承德市). The temple is closed to the public, but it's part of a pleasant stroll among the outer temples (外八庙) of Chengde.

Mountain Gate, Guangyuan Temple, Chengde, Hebei

The Mountain Gate (山门) at Guangyuan Temple (广缘寺), Chengde, Hebei (河北, 承德市), has been closed with adobe. This temple is abandoned; the closed grounds are used as a landscaping nursery.

New Statues, Puyou Temple, Chengde, Hebei

These new statues await placement at Puyou Temple (普佑寺) in Chengde, Hebei (河北, 承德市).

Mahayana Hall, Puning Temple, Chengde, Hebei

The so-called Mahayana Hall (大乘之阁) at Puning Temple (普宁寺), Chengde, Hebei (河北, 承德市), houses a colossal 22-meter-tall statue of Guanyin (观音).