Abstract
This study examines the pavilions and landform-water in the Chengde Summer Resort. The pavilions and the spatial composition of pavilions and landform-water nearby were classified and analyzed, and the representative characteristics were examined. The following conclusions were obtained: the pavilions are widely distributed and mainly situated in the Lake and Mountain Zones, showing that the Lake Zone combines natural and artificial scenery, while the Mountain Zone was mainly designed according to a natural style; the pavilions have abundant shapes and ordinary pavilions are used widely; the many functions of the pavilions indicates the comprehensiveness of the imperial garden; 8types of spatial composition of pavilions and landform-water were obtained, pavilions and various types of spatial composition diversified spaces and sceneries; the shapes, sizes and openness of pavilions vary according to functions and the spatial composition of the pavilions and landform-water.
