How to Get to Chengde From Beijing

What's the best way to travel to Chengde from Beijing? Train or long-distance bus? How long does it take? About how many days do I need to see the main attractions?

About 225.9 KM between Beijing and Chengde, So bus will be more convenient.

It Cover some 4 hours journey from Beijing to Chengde and overnight there. After lunch, visit Chengde Summer Palace in the north of the city. It is the largest royal garden in China built as a retreat for the emperors in Qing Dynasty.

Attractions in Chengde: Chengde Summer Palace, Puning Temple, Eight Outer Temples, Saihanba National Forest Park in Chengde

The Tour Detail:http://www.etripchina.com/tour/7-days-in-china/ct-01.htm