After the heavy rain, I wandered to the Eight Outer Temples, experiencing a state of mind in tranquility

On the second day in Chengde, I wandered from the Mountain Resort to the Eight Outer Temples and checked into the equally stunning Puning Hotel. This hotel, located between Puning Temple and the Little Potala Palace (Putuo Zongcheng Temple), combines the ancient charm of morning bells and evening drums with modern, smart convenience. From winding corridors, pools, and pavilions, to healthy vegetarian food, and gifts of selenium-rich mineral water, probiotic toothpaste, Polygonatum tea, and snack packs for every guest, every detail reflects the cultural essence of a 'state of mind'—freedom, beauty, universality, and benevolence! Our three generations booked a family suite on the second floor through Ctrip, and our favorite was the large terrace outside the door. From here, we could clearly see the spectacular and magnificent Bangchui Mountain, the solemn and majestic Little Potala Palace, and the high walls of the Mountain Resort's back hills shrouded in mist, making us feel relaxed and as if in a dreamlike state, where clouds and dust are indistinguishable. It just so happened that these two days, one day was rainy and the other sunny. The rain at night tapped on the green lotus, and the morning sun shone on the Golden Pavilion, perfectly reflecting the vicissitudes of cause and effect, the beautiful mountains and rivers, and the good deeds of charity, which must result in excellent karma.