Chengde

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/chengde

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Chengde?Hebei province, China
2. How many people live in Chengde?Approximately 3,473,200 (as of 2017)
3. What is the capital of Chengde?Chengde serves as the administrative center for the prefecture-level city of Chengde
4. What language do people speak in Chengde?Mandarin Chinese (official), with regional dialects
5. When was Chengde built?Construction of the Mountain Resort began in 1703
6. What is Chengde famous for?Chengde is famous for its huge Mountain Resort, a palace and gardens where Qing emperors stayed during summer. The resort is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a beautiful place to visit.

Imperial garden: An expansive, meticulously designed landscape created for the exclusive use and enjoyment of royalty or emperors.
Qing Dynasty: The last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912, known for its vast territory and multi-ethnic empire.
UNESCO World Heritage site: A place recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for its outstanding universal value.
Continental monsoon climate: A climate characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons, influenced by seasonal wind patterns.