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Xi Jinping inspects cultural heritage protection in N China's Chengde
Updated 16:52, 25-Aug-2021
CGTN
01:24

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday made an inspection tour of Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province.

He conducted field research on the preservation and development of cultural heritage, and religious affairs, ethnic unity, rural vitalization and elderly care services.

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects Puning Temple in Chengde City, Hebei Province, north China, August 24, 2021. /Xinhua

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects Puning Temple in Chengde City, Hebei Province, north China, August 24, 2021. /Xinhua

President Xi visited the Chengde Mountain Resort, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that once served Chinese emperors during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). He then visited Puning Temple, a famous Buddhist temple near the resort, and the Chengde Museum.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits a community-based service center for elderly home care in Chengde City, Hebei Province, north China, August 24, 2021. /Xinhua

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits a community-based service center for elderly home care in Chengde City, Hebei Province, north China, August 24, 2021. /Xinhua

Xi also visited a market in a village and a community-based service center for elderly home care. 

This was the second day of Xi's tour in Hebei following his visit to Saihanba Forest Farm on Monday.

(With input from Xinhua)

(Cover: Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the Chengde Mountain Resort in Chengde City, Hebei Province, north China, August 24, 2021. /Xinhua)

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