China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen

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  The Emperor's Last Day in Chengde 18.08.2026 9мин

  Wei Chen spends his final full day in Chengde before heading north—visiting the Little Potala in the morning, savoring a lamb soup lunch, and reflecting on the city's imperial history and the practical costs of travel, from bus fares to the Mountain Resort ticket. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Putuo Zongcheng Temple (Little Potala), Erxianju Night Market, Huoshenmiao bus GPS centre, Wulie River, Chengde Mountain Resort, Shuangqiao District. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort and Outer Temples, Imperial history and Macartney mission, Manchu-Mongol cuisine and local food, Local transportation and bus cards, Packing and moving on from Chengde, Travel costs and budgeting in China. Chapters:00:00 Quiet city street at dawn01:35 Temple courtyard03:23 Huoshenmiao bus GPS centre06:38 Restaurant interior08:24 Quiet room with rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChengdeTravel #ChinaTravel #HebeiTourism #LittlePotala #ManchuFood #LambSoup #NightMarket #ChengdeDiaries #TravelChina #ImperialHistory #ChinaCulture #GrasslandsJourney #PingquanLambSoup #Erxianju #BusCard #QingDynasty #SoloTravelChina #ExploreChengde https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Emperor's Library in the Rain 17.08.2026 11мин

  Wei Chen spends his final full day in Chengde inside the Mountain Resort's Wenjin Library, tracing the fate of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries and the emperor who built a summer capital to rule an empire of books and borders. A quiet episode about the weight of libraries. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Wenjin Pavilion, Yongyou Temple, Shuangxinlou, Rehe Geological Museum, Pule Temple, Erxianju Night Market. Covered: Wenjin Library and Four Treasuries, Digital garden exhibition, Final reflections on Chengde, Costs of meals and coffee, Qianlong and impermanence. Chapters:00:00 Wenjin Pavilion03:33 Yongyou Temple05:29 Shuangxinlou08:05 Erxianju Night Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChengdeMountainResort #WenjinPavilion #ChineseHistory #QingDynasty #TravelChina #ChinaPodcast #ChengdeTravel #LibraryHistory #Hebei #UNESCO #ChinaTravel #SlowTravel #EmperorQianlong #LiteraryHistory #RainyDayTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Emperor's Last Summer 16.08.2026 9мин

  Wei Chen spends a quiet morning inside the Chengde Mountain Resort, reflects on the Macartney mission's failed diplomacy, and enjoys a final lamb soup before preparing to leave for the grasslands. Practical notes on costs, visas, and transit cards round out the episode. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Lizheng Gate, Wenjin Pavilion, Danbo Jingcheng Hall, Shuangxinlou, Puning Temple, Erxianju Night Market, Yan Yu Lou. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort in early morning, Macartney mission and Qing diplomacy, Chengde practical transit and costs, Puning Temple and Guanyin statue, Preparation to leave Chengde. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate02:06 Lakeshore03:15 Wenjin Pavilion04:34 The Temple Cafe06:56 Erxianju Night Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChengdeTravel #MountainResort #ChinaTravel #Hebei #QingDynasty #MacartneyMission #LambSoup #PuningTemple #TravelChina #SummerPalace #UNESCO #ChinaHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Emperor's Rain: A Day Inside the Walls 15.08.2026 10мин

  Wei Chen spends a rainy day inside Chengde's Mountain Resort, watching the imperial performance 'Audience with the Emperor,' exploring the Wenjin Pavilion library, and reflecting on the Macartney mission. He seeks shelter at The Temple Cafe and ends the day with a quiet meal at Shuangxinlou, pondering the diplomacy of weather and walls. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Lizheng Gate, Danbo Jingcheng Hall, Wenjin Pavilion, The Temple Cafe, Shuangxinlou, Erxianju Night Market, Puning Temple, Chengde Hotel. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort in rain, Imperial performance 'Audience with the Emperor', Macartney mission and Qing diplomacy, Shuangxinlou restaurant and gaidao rou, The Temple Cafe and local coffee, Erxianju Night Market in rain. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate01:29 Wenjin Pavilion03:17 Erxianju Night Market04:12 Shuangxinlou06:29 City street, light rain07:54 Puning Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChinaTravel #ChengdeMountainResort #RainyDayTravel #ImperialChina #QingDynasty #MacartneyMission #GaidaoRou #TheTempleCafe #Shuangxinlou #ErxianjuNightMarket #WenjinPavilion #Hebei #SummerTravel #ChinaHistory #Podcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Emperor's Hitching Post: Jehol in Three Acts 14.08.2026 11мин

  Wei Chen explores Chengde's historical role as the Qing dynasty's frontier stage, from the Mountain Resort to the Outer Temples, and reflects on the Macartney mission. He also samples Pingquan lamb soup and visits the Rehe Geological Museum, considering the practicalities of a day in this cool imperial retreat. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Lizheng Gate, Erxianju Night Market, Rehe Geological Museum, Puning Temple, Shuangxinlou, Shuangluan District, Shuangta Mountain. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort, Outer Eight Temples, Macartney mission, Chengde local food, Shuangta Mountain, Chengde geology. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate01:44 Rehe Geological Museum04:21 Shuangluan District05:57 FULL House Coffee Bar08:00 Erxianju Night Market09:50 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #Hebei #ChinaTravel #MountainResort #OuterTemples #PuningTemple #ShuangtaMountain #ReheGeologicalMuseum #ManchuCuisine #PingquanLambSoup #ErxianjuNightMarket #QingDynasty #MacartneyMission #SummerPalace #TravelChina #ChinaHistory #HebeiTravel #Jehol https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Forest the Emperor Rode Through 13.08.2026 8мин

  Wei Chen takes the high-speed train north from Chengde to Saihanba, the Qing imperial hunting grounds turned world's largest man-made forest. He walks among the larches, reflects on an empire that landscaped wilderness itself, and comes back to a bowl of lamb soup in the cool evening air. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Saihanba National Forest Park, Shuangxinlou, Erxianju Night Market, Mulan paddock, Bashang grasslands. Covered: Saihanba forest and Mulan paddock, Man-made forests and land restoration, Qing hunting diplomacy, Local food: lamb soup and almond tea, Day trip logistics from Chengde. Chapters:00:00 Erxianju Night Market01:03 Mulan paddock01:46 Bashang grasslands03:55 Shuangxinlou05:23 Restaurant interior06:40 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaihanbaForest #ChengdeTravel #ChinaTravel #QingHistory #ManMadeForest #HebeiProvince #ForestHiking #LambSoup #ChengdeFood #AlmondTea #NightMarket #RoseCakes #ChinaNature #TravelChina #SummerEscape #ForestBathingChengde https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Emperor's Summer Evening 12.08.2026 11мин

  Wei Chen spends a balmy August evening in Chengde, exploring the Erxianju night market, watching the康熙大典 show, and reflecting on the Qing court's summer rituals and the cost of a night out. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Erxianju Night Market, Shuangluan District, Kangxi Dadian theatre, Puning Temple, FULL House Coffee Bar, Lizheng Gate, Saihanba National Forest Park. Covered: Night market food, Historical spectacle, Qing dynasty diplomacy, Local costs, Travel logistics for Saihanba. Chapters:00:00 Erxianju Night Market01:50 Shuangluan District03:49 Puning Temple04:48 Hotel room at night07:36 Hotel lobby09:21 Bus interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChengdeMountainResort #QingDynasty #NightMarket #Erxianju #KangxiDadian #Saihanba #ChinaTravel #HebeiTravel #ImperialChina #HistoryAndFood #TravelChina #ManchuCuisine #SummerCapital #UNESCOWorldHeritage #ChengdeNightlife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Emperor's Cool Retreat: Chengde's Outer Temples 11.08.2026 9мин

  Wei Chen explores the Eight Outer Temples of Chengde, from the Little Potala to the Big Buddha Temple, considering how the Qing court used architecture for diplomacy. He reflects on the Macartney mission, enjoys local lamb soup, and notes the practicalities of visiting these UNESCO sites in summer. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Puning Temple, Xumi Fushou Temple, Erxianju Night Market, FULL House Coffee Bar, Chengde Hotel, Lizheng Gate. Covered: Outer Eight Temples, Qing diplomacy, Macartney mission, Temple architecture, Local food costs. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate01:14 Temple interior with prayer wheels02:36 Puning Temple03:57 Erxianju Night Market05:15 Xumi Fushou Temple06:58 Chengde Hotel08:18 Quiet hotel room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChengdeTravel #ChinaTravel #Hebei #OuterTemples #PutuoZongcheng #PuningTemple #XumiFushou #MountainResort #BishuShanzhuang #ImperialHistory #QingDynasty #TravelChina #SummerPalace #UNESCO #ChineseArchitecture #MacartneyMission #NightMarket #LambSoup https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Emperor's Cool Retreat 10.08.2026 9мин

  Wei Chen spends a day exploring Chengde's Mountain Resort, the Little Potala Temple, and the night market, reflecting on the Qing dynasty's summer capital and the art of designed landscape. He shares practical costs and tips for visiting this UNESCO World Heritage site. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Bangchui Mountain, Erxianju Night Market, Xinqianlong Restaurant, Lizheng Gate. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Bangchui Mountain, Erxianju Night Market, Pingquan lamb soup, Macartney mission. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate02:37 Putuo Zongcheng Temple04:50 Erxianju Night Market06:23 Night market08:36 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChengdeTravel #MountainResort #LittlePotala #BangchuiMountain #ChinaTravel #QingDynasty #Hebei #UNESCO #TravelChina #SummerRetreat #NightMarket #LambSoup #Chengde #ImperialChina #TravelTips #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Lotus and the Hammer Rock 09.08.2026 8мин

  Wei Chen spends a second day in Chengde, walking the Mountain Resort's lotus lakes, taking in the heat-relief measures, considering the city's imperial diplomacy, and ending at the night market with a bowl of lamb soup. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Lizhengmen, Yanyu Lou, Qushui Hexiang, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Bangchui Mountain, Erxianju Night Market, Shuangxinlou. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Bangchui Mountain, lotus bloom, Manchu-Mongol cuisine, night market, transport cards, residence registration. Chapters:00:00 Lizhengmen01:18 Yanyu Lou02:06 Putuo Zongcheng Temple02:58 Shuangxinlou03:47 Bangchui Mountain05:18 Erxianju Night Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChengdeTravel #ChinaTravel #Hebei #MountainResort #SummerPalace #HammerRock #BangchuiMountain #LittlePotala #PutuoZongcheng #LotusBloom #ChineseHistory #TravelChina #ExploreChina #NightMarket #LocalFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Summer Capital: Chengde's Cool Air 08.08.2026 10мин

  Wei Chen takes the high-speed rail north to Chengde, the Qing emperors' summer retreat. He explores the Mountain Resort's lotus-filled lakes, contemplates the Outer Eight Temples' diplomacy in stone, and samples the local lamb soup and imperial pastries, all while reflecting on the cost of a day in this cooler, quieter capital. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Xinqianlong Restaurant, Erxianju Night Market, Chengde Hotel, Chengde South Station, Wulie River, Qushui Hexiang. Covered: Chengde mountain resort, Eight outer temples, Qing dynasty summer capital, Lotus bloom, Local food and costs, Macartney mission. Chapters:00:00 Chengde South Station02:03 Qushui Hexiang03:44 Restaurant04:29 Putuo Zongcheng Temple06:10 Wulie River08:24 Saihanba forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #BishuShanzhuang #MountainResort #EightOuterTemples #PutuoZongcheng #ChinaTravel #Hebei #SummerPalace #QingDynasty #ChinaHistory #TravelChina #ChengdeFood #PingquanLambSoup #NightMarket #UNESCO #ChinaRail #ChengdeTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Packing Up the Hutong Summer 07.08.2026 9мин

  On his last full day in Beijing, Wei Chen wanders the morning hutongs, takes a final swim in the lake, and spends the evening at a courtyard cinema beneath the stars. He reflects on the quiet rhythm of the city, the cost of a daily life, and the pull of the road north. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Shichahai, Drum and Bell Towers, Olympic Forest Park, Bird's Nest, Xinjiang Flavor Yidecun Stretched Noodle Restaurant, Longfusi, Gui Jie. Covered: Hutong morning routine, Cost of daily meals and transport, Olympic Forest Park and lake swimming, Xinjiang cuisine in Beijing, Open-air film festival and summer activities. Chapters:00:00 Shichahai01:22 Bird's Nest03:04 Olympic Forest Park03:50 Xinjiang Flavor Yidecun Stretched Noodle Restaurant04:38 Lakeshore06:21 Longfusi07:50 Beijing A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingTravel #ChinaTravelPodcast #HutongLife #BeijingSummer #OlympicForestPark #Shichahai #GuiJie #BeijingFilmFestival #BeijingEats #XinjiangNoodles #Jianbing #ChinaTravel #BeijingMetro #TravelChina2026 #HutongFlat #LakesideSwim #BeijingDiaries #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Last Light in the Hutong 06.08.2026 8мин

  On his final full day in Beijing, Wei Chen wanders the hutongs, visits the reopened Underground City museum, and reflects on the city's layered history and the cost of daily life before heading north. A quiet, practical episode about endings and beginnings. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Beijing Underground City, Xixinglong Street, Mr Shi's Dumplings, Voyage Coffee, Jingshan Park, Gui Jie, Shichahai. Covered: Underground City museum, Cost of daily meals, Hutong life and reflections, Film carnival and night festival, Packing and moving on. Chapters:00:00 Shichahai01:09 Beijing Underground City03:19 Mr Shi's Dumplings05:29 Jingshan Park06:46 Night street festival07:58 Hutong night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingTravel #HutongLife #ChinaTravel #BeijingHistory #TravelChina #BeijingGuide #ChinaPodcast #BeijingSummer #UndergroundCity #GuiJie #Nanluoguxiang #Shichahai #JingshanPark #BeijingFood #TravelVlog #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Long View from Jingshan 05.08.2026 9мин

  Wei Chen climbs Jingshan Park for a view over the Forbidden City's rooftops, then takes the new suburban railway west for a look at where Beijing is growing. A mid-afternoon thunderstorm sends him into a hutong café, where he reflects on the film carnival, the cost of a daily life, and why this first week is really about learning to see the city slowly. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Jingshan Park, Forbidden City, China Zun, Liangxiang, Berrybeans, Gui Street, Shichahai, China Merchants Bank. Covered: Jingshan Park and city views, Beijing suburban railway expansion, Daily cost of living in Beijing, Liangxiang district exploration, Rainy day activities and street food, Reflecting on settling in and routines. Chapters:00:00 City park00:54 Forbidden City02:37 Liangxiang03:42 Berrybeans05:18 China Merchants Bank06:25 Gui Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JingshanPark #ForbiddenCity #BeijingRain #BeijingSummer #ChinaTravel #BeijingHutong #Liangxiang #BeijingSuburbanRail #Zhajiangmian #HundredFlowersAwards #GuiStreet #FilmCarnival #BeijingLife #DailyCosts #TravelChina #BeijingVisa #PoliceRegistration #Beijing2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  A Day in the Life of a New Beijing Resident 04.08.2026 10мин

  Wei Chen navigates a rainy day in Beijing, from a hutong breakfast to securing his flat's police registration, and reflects on the city's rhythms, costs, and the film carnival that's transforming its evenings. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Shichahai, Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Longfusi South Square, Voyage Coffee, China Merchants Bank, Hutong flat. Covered: police registration, hutong breakfast, film festival, daily life costs, settling in. Chapters:00:00 Soft rain01:59 Hutong lane03:00 Shichahai05:17 Voyage Coffee07:15 China Merchants Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Beijing #ChinaTravel #BeijingLife #HutongLife #BeijingFood #BeijingFilmCarnival #HundredFlowersAwards #BeijingSummer #ExpatLife #TravelChina #CityGuide #LivingInBeijing #ChineseCulture #BeijingEats #Shichahai #Alipay #WeChatPay #BeijingHutong https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Underground City and the Rhythm of Rain 03.08.2026 9мин

  On his third day in Beijing, Wei Chen seeks refuge from the summer heat in the recently reopened Underground City, then resurfaces to navigate the city's thunderstorm chaos. He shares practical tips on metro travel, the film carnival, and what it means to be a resident rather than a tourist. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Voyage Coffee, People's Air Defense History Museum, Qianmen, Xixinglong Street, Tongle Hutong, Shichahai, China Merchants Bank, Drum Tower. Covered: Underground City museum, Renting a hutong apartment, Police registration process, Beijings public transport expansion, Beijing Midsummer Film Carnival. Chapters:00:00 Voyage Coffee00:41 People's Air Defense History Museum02:48 Drum Tower04:23 Subway car05:14 Longfusi South Square06:56 Courtyard A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingTravel #ChinaTravel #BeijingHiddenGems #UndergroundCityBeijing #HutongLife #BeijingFilmCarnival #GuiJie #BeijingRent #ExpatLifeChina #BeijingMetro #ChinaVisa #BeijingRainyDay #SlowTravel #BeijingFood #WeiChenInChina https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  The Morning Rhythm of Beijing's Hutongs 02.08.2026 8мин

  Wei Chen settles into day two in Beijing, exploring the daily rhythm of hutong life—from morning tai chi in the park to breakfast jianbing and the practicalities of setting up a home base. He reflects on the old-versus-new contrast and the cost of living in the capital. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Temple of Heaven, Shichahai, Houhai, Xinjiang Flavor Yidecun Stretched Noodle Restaurant, 798 Art Zone, Wangjing. Covered: Hutong daily life, Morning park exercises, Street food and casual dining, Renting a flat in Beijing, Cost of living and transport, Practical setup for foreigners. Chapters:00:00 Hutong morning00:54 Temple of Heaven03:45 Shichahai04:45 Xinjiang Flavor Yidecun Stretched Noodle Restaurant06:29 Lakeshore07:26 Hutong evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingHutong #TempleOfHeaven #MorningTaiChi #JianbingBreakfast #Zhajiangmian #BeijingRent #CostOfLivingBeijing #ForeignerInBeijing #BeijingMetro #ChinaTravel #TravelChina #Beijing2026 #HutongLife #Shichahai #Houhai #BeijingNightWalk #ExpatBeijing https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  First Light in the Hutong 01.08.2026 10мин

  Wei Chen lands in Beijing, navigates SIM cards and bank accounts, and finds calm in the city's old alleyways. This episode is about arrival: the paperwork, the heat, and the first taste of daily life in a megacity. Plan your trip to China: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full China guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Beijing Capital International Airport, Nanluoguxiang, Gui Jie, China Unicom shop near Drum Tower, China Merchants Bank near Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven, Siji Minfu, 798 Art District. Covered: Arrival logistics, Beijing old city charm, Practical life setup, Summer heat and season, Food street exploration, Art district visit. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:27 Nanluoguxiang03:13 Drum Tower04:56 Temple of Heaven06:38 798 Art District08:23 Courtyard A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingTravel #ChinaTravelPodcast #WeiChen #HutongFood #TempleOfHeaven #798ArtDistrict #PekingDuck #ChinaUnicom #ExpatLifeBeijing #BeijingFirstDay #TravelChina2026 #ChinaTravelGuide #BeijingInSummer #ChinaSIMCard #BeijingBanking #BeijingNightlife #ChinaLiving #ChinaTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/