China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen

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  Wuchang Autumn Harvest and River Mist 02.10.2026 9min

  Wei Chen explores the quiet rhythm of Wuchang after National Day, walking the Yangtze riverbank at dawn, visiting the Yellow Crane Tower to see the autumn light, and finding peace in a local café amidst the changing seasons. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 63 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Wuchang, China. Places in this episode: Yangtze River Bridge, Doujiying Historic Block, Simenkou, Tanhualin, Maan Coffee, Snake Hill, Yellow Crane Tower, Hankou Concessions. Covered: Yellow Crane Tower Visit, Wuchang Street Food Costs, Yangtze River Ferry Crossing, Autumn Atmosphere in Hubei, Local Cafe Culture, Banking and Registration Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Yangtze River Bridge02:05 Tanhualin05:03 Zhonghua Road Pier A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WuchangTravel #YellowCraneTower #YangtzeRiverBridge #HubeiFood #AutumnInChina #WuhanLife #TravelOnABudget #CoffeeCulture #ChineseHistory #SoloTravelChina #OsmanthusSeason #MetroRiding #RiverViews #LocalEats #MuseumVisit #ExpatLife #ChinaTravelPodcast #WeiChenDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  National Day in Wuchang and the Rice Harvest 01.10.2026 9min

  Wei Chen experiences the quiet before the storm on China's National Day, navigating rain-soaked streets, visiting the Yellow Crane Tower, and reflecting on the region's agricultural heart. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 62 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Wuchang, China. Places in this episode: Zhonghua Road Ferry Pier, Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, Simenkou, Weiwang Restaurant Special Cuisine Cookshop, Yellow Crane Tower, Snake Hill, Hanyang, Maan Coffee. Covered: National Day Celebrations, Yellow Crane Tower Visit, Yangtze River Landmarks, Local Food Costs, Autumn Seasonality, Urban Transit. Chapters:00:00 Wuchang02:05 Zhonghua Road Ferry Pier05:06 Maan Coffee07:20 Tanhualin District A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WuchangTravel #YellowCraneTower #ChinaNationalDay #YangtzeRiver #AutumnInChina #WuhanFood #TravelDiaries #SoloTravelChina #CulturalHeritage #RiceHarvest #UrbanExploration #ChineseArchitecture #RiverViews #HistoricDistricts #CoffeeCulture #FallFoliage #LocalLife #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Wuchang Harvest and the River's Edge 30.09.2026 9min

  Wei Chen settles into Wuchang on day four, navigating the quiet before the National Day rush. He explores the riverside, reflects on the autumn harvest, and shares practical tips for living in China. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 61 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Wuchang, China. Places in this episode: Yangtze River, Yellow Crane Tower, Zhonghua Road, Xujiapeng, Wuhan Binjiang Tianjie, Bank of China, Yangtze River Bridge. Covered: Wuchang Riverside Walk, Local Street Food Costs, Expat Banking Logistics, Autumn Atmosphere, National Day Preparations. Chapters:00:00 Wuchang02:26 Zhonghua Road05:34 Bank of China08:10 Yellow Crane Tower A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WuchangLife #YangtzeRiverWalk #HotDryNoodles #YellowCraneTower #WuhanAutumn #ChinaTravelPodcast #ExpatInChina #WuchangHarvest #RiverViewLiving #ChineseStreetFood #NationalDayChina #OsmanthusSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Wuchang Harvest and the Yangtze River 29.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen explores Wuchang’s autumn harvest, visits the Yellow Crane Tower, and navigates local logistics like banking and transit in late September. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 60 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Wuchang, China. Places in this episode: Baotong Temple Road, Simenkou, Snake Hill, Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake, Zhonghua Road Ferry Pier, Hankou Bund, Central China Wenbo City. Covered: Wuchang Daily Life, Yellow Crane Tower Visit, Banking and Registration Logistics, Yangtze River Landmarks, Local Street Food Culture, Metro Transit System. Chapters:00:00 Baotong Temple Road02:06 Simenkou03:35 Snake Hill05:35 Maan Coffee07:30 Central China Wenbo City09:12 Pier A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Wuchang #WuhanTravel #ChinaLiving #YangtzeRiver #YellowCraneTower #ChineseFood #HotDryNoodles #MetroRide #AutumnInChina #ExpatLife #BankAccountChina #CulturalHeritage #RainyDay #Osmanthus #TravelTips #SoloTravel #HistoryBuff #WuhanCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Wuchang Harvest and the River's Edge 28.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen settles into his new flat in Wuchang, exploring the riverside, eating hot dry noodles, and navigating practical logistics like banking and registration amidst the post-Mid-Autumn quiet. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 59 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Wuchang, China. Places in this episode: Simenkou, Yellow Crane Tower, Zhongshan Avenue, Weiwang Restaurant Special Cuisine Cookshop, Xujiapeng, Bank of China, Yangtze River, Second Bridge. Covered: Wuchang Daily Life, Banking and Registration Logistics, Yangtze River Landmarks, Post-Mid-Autumn Atmosphere, Local Street Food Culture. Chapters:00:00 Wuchang01:28 Weiwang Restaurant Special Cuisine Cookshop03:39 Second Bridge05:48 Xia Shi Sha Guo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WuchangTravel #WuhanFoodGuide #ChinaLiving #YangtzeRiverBridge #HotDryNoodles #ExpatLifeInChina #WuchangHistory #AutumnInChina #WuhanMetro #ChineseStreetFood #ResidenceRegistration #BankAccountChina #WuchangCoffee #TravelTipsChina #WeiChenPodcast #HubeiCulture #UrbanExploration #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Wuchang Harvest and the River's Edge 27.09.2026 12min

  Wei Chen arrives in Wuchang from Changchun, navigating the late September heat and the shadow of the Mid-Autumn Festival. We explore the riverside, the history of the uprising, and the quiet rhythm of life in Heilongjiang's neighbor. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 58 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Wuchang, China. Places in this episode: Zhonghua Road Pier, Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, Tanhualin, Yellow Crane Tower, Simenkou, Hubei Provincial Museum. Covered: Wuchang geography and history, Expat banking and registration, Wuhan street food culture, Yangtze River landmarks, Post-holiday atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Wuchang04:59 Tanhualin08:26 Yellow Crane Tower A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Wuchang #WuhanTravel #HeilongjiangToHubei #ChinaLiving #YellowCraneTower #YangtzeRiver #HotDryNoodles #ForeignerInChina #AutumnInWuhan #NationalDayHoliday #SlowTravel #WeiChenPodcast #ResidenceRegistration #MetroLine12 #Tanhualin #ChineseHistory #FoodieInChina #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Golden Autumn in Changchun's Ghost Capital 26.09.2026 9min

  Wei Chen’s final full day in Changchun explores the complex history of the Puppet Manchukuo Palace, the industrial heritage of Jingyuetan Forest Park, and the affordable daily rhythms of this Northeastern city before moving on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 57 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Chaoyang District, Guilin Road, Duofei Cafe, Chongqing Road, Nanhu Park, China Construction Bank. Covered: Puppet Manchukuo Palace Visit, Jingyuetan Forest Park Cycling, Chaoyang District Dining, Residence Registration Tips, Transit Card Usage, Cost of Living in Changchun. Chapters:00:00 Chaoyang District01:12 Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State03:13 Guilin Road05:25 Chongqing Road07:27 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChinaTravel #Changchun #JilinProvince #ManchukuoHistory #JingyuetanPark #StreetFoodChina #NortheastChina #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #CulturalHeritage #AutumnInChina #SoloTravel #LongTermTravel #WeiChenPodcast #UrbanExploration #HistoricalSites #LocalLife #TravelPlanning https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Mid-Autumn in Changchun's Ghost Capital 25.09.2026 9min

  Wei Chen spends his final day in Changchun, navigating the crisp autumn drizzle of the Mid-Autumn Festival while reflecting on the city’s complex layers of history, industry, and cinema. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 56 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Chaoyang District, Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Erdao District, Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Duofei Cafe, Changchun Film Studio, Xiangyang Tun, Guilin Road. Covered: Changchun History, Mid-Autumn Festival, Street Food Costs, Puppet Manchukuo Palace, Jingyuetan Forest Park, Changchun Film Studio. Chapters:00:00 Chaoyang District01:35 Jingyuetan National Forest Park04:03 Duofei Cafe06:14 Xiangyang Tun08:19 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #JilinProvince #MidAutumnFestival #ManchukuoHistory #ChangchunFilmStudio #NortheastChinaFood #ExpatLifeChina #ChangchunAutumn #TravelPodcast #WeiChenTravel #ChinaTravelTips #HistoricalSites #StreetFoodLover #ForestParkCycling #ChineseCulture #TravelDiaries #UrbanExploration #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Golden Autumn Light and the Puppet Palace in Changchun 24.09.2026 11min

  Wei Chen explores the first true signs of autumn in Changchun, visiting the Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State and cycling through Jingyuetan Forest Park. He reflects on the city's complex history, the affordable cost of living, and the quiet beauty of late September. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 55 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Guilin Road, Duofei Cafe, Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Xinmin Street, Nanhu Park, Wanda Vista Changchun, Chaoyang District. Covered: Changchun History, Jingyuetan Nature, Cost of Living, Transit Tips, Residence Registration, Autumn Seasonality. Chapters:00:00 Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State01:58 Chaoyang District05:06 Xinmin Street07:55 Wanda Vista Changchun10:44 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #ManchukuoHistory #JingyuetanPark #NortheastChinaFood #ChangchunFilmStudio #AutumnInChina #TravelTipsChina #VisaFreeChina #UrbanExploration #CyclingChina #BudgetTravelAsia #ChineseCulture #HistoricalSites #ForestParks #StreetFoodLover #ResidenceRegistration #PublicTransportChina #WeiChenPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Golden Autumn and Ghost Capital in Changchun 23.09.2026 11min

  Wei Chen explores the crisp early autumn of Changchun, visiting the Puppet Manchukuo Palace and Jingyuetan Forest Park. He reflects on the city's complex history, the vibrant street food scene, and the practicalities of living in this affordable Northeastern metropolis. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 54 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Chaoyang District, Guilin Road, Duofei Cafe, Nanhu Park, Changchun World Sculpture Park, Chongqing Road. Covered: Changchun Imperial Palace History, Jingyuetan Forest Park Cycling, Changchun Cost of Living & Rent, Street Food Culture in Chaoyang, Public Transit Tips, Mid-Autumn Festival Preparations. Chapters:00:00 Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State02:56 Chaoyang District05:51 Duofei Cafe08:24 Nanhu Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #JilinProvince #ManchukuoHistory #JingyuetanForest #ChinaAutumn #NortheastChina #ChangchunFood #GuilinRoadSnacks #FilmCityChangchun #TravelChina2026 #AffordableLiving #UrbanExploration #HistoricalSites #NatureWalk #AsianCinema #TransitTips #VisaFreeChina #ResidencePermit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Golden Autumn in Changchun's Film City 22.09.2026 12min

  Wei Chen explores the intersection of cinema history and industrial heritage in Changchun, navigating the Golden Autumn festivals and reflecting on the city's unique architectural layers while settling into daily life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 53 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Duofei Cafe, Guilin Road, Chaoyang District, Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Erdao District, Chongqing Road, Nanguan District, Changchun Film Studio. Covered: Changchun Film Studio History, Puppet Manchukuo Palace Visit, Jingyuetan Forest Park Cycling, Changchun Cost of Living & Rent, Transit Card Usage Tips, Foreigner Residence Registration. Chapters:00:00 Duofei Cafe02:50 Nanguan District04:35 Jingyuetan National Forest Park06:41 Chaoyang District09:00 China Construction Bank11:18 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #ChinaAutumn #ManchukuoHistory #JingyuetanPark #ChangyingFilmStudio #NortheastChinaFood #ChangchunLife #TravelTipsChina #VisaFreeChina #TransitCardChina #CulturalHeritage #IndustrialTourism #StudentDistrictChaoyang #MalatangLover #FilmCityChangchun #GoldenLeaves #ResidencePermitChina #DailyRoutineChina https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Changchun's Golden Autumn and the Puppet Palace 21.09.2026 9min

  Wei Chen explores the crisp early autumn light in Changchun, walking through the heavy history of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State before finding peace in Jingyuetan Forest Park. He shares thoughts on the city's affordable living costs and the quiet beauty of the first turning leaves. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 52 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Chaoyang District, Duofei Cafe, Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Erdao District, Guilin Road, Changchun Film Studio, Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Nanhu Park. Covered: Imperial Palace History, Jingyuetan Nature, Street Food Culture, Urban Transit Tips, Cost of Living, Autumn Seasonality. Chapters:00:00 Chaoyang District02:12 Nanguan District04:30 Guilin Road06:37 Nanhu Park08:22 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #JilinProvince #ChinaAutumn #ImperialPalace #JingyuetanPark #ChangchunFilmStudio #NortheastChina #TravelPodcast #WeiChenTravels #ManchukuoHistory #UrbanExploration #ForestParkLife #StreetFoodChina #BudgetTravelAsia #CulturalHeritage #SeptemberInChina #PublicTransportGuide #AsianCities https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Chongqing Road Festivals and Changying Studios 20.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen explores the autumn youth culture on Chongqing Road, visits the historic Changchun Film Studio, and enjoys local malatang while sharing practical tips on registration and transit. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 51 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Chongqing Road, Ouyang New Life Shopping Plaza, Changchun Film Studio Museum, Guilin Road, Chaoyang District. Covered: Chongqing Road Youth Culture Festival, Changchun Film Studio (Changying) History, Northeastern Malatang Street Food, Chaoyang District Dining, Metro Transit System, Mid-Autumn Festival Preparations. Chapters:00:00 Chaoyang District02:06 Chongqing Road05:51 Changchun Film Studio Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #ChongqingRoadFestival #ChangyingStudio #NortheastChinaFood #MalatangLover #UrbanExploration #ChineseCinemaHistory #ChaoyangDistrict #MetroRiding #AutumnInChangchun #StreetBasketball #BudgetTravelChina #FilmCity #HiddenGemsChangchun #LocalLife #RainyDayVibes #MidAutumnPrep #TUnionCard https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Autumn light in Changchun's forest park 19.09.2026 12min

  Wei Chen explores Jingyuetan National Forest Park, the weight of the Puppet Manchukuo Palace history, and the affordable rhythm of daily life in Changchun. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 50 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Chongqing Road, Guilin Road, Duofei Cafe, Chaoyang District, Erdao District, Nanguan District. Covered: Jingyuetan Forest Park, Puppet Manchukuo Palace History, Chongqing Road Festivals, Changchun Cost of Living, T-Union Transit Card, Chaoyang District Dining. Chapters:00:00 Chaoyang District01:22 Jingyuetan National Forest Park05:15 Cafe06:40 Chongqing Road10:06 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #JingyuetanForestPark #ManchukuoPalace #ChinaAutumn #NortheastChina #ChongqingRoadFestival #ChangchunFilmStudio #BudgetTravelChina #JilinProvince #UrbanExploration #HistoricalSites #ChangchunLife #TravelPodcast #WeiChenTravels #MidAutumnFestival #NationalDayHoliday #ChinaTrainTravel #OutdoorCycling https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Chongqing Road Festivals and Changying Studios 18.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen explores the autumn street festivals of Chongqing Road, visits the historic Changchun Film Studio, and reflects on the city's cinematic legacy and industrial soul. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 49 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Chongqing Road, Ouyang New Life Plaza, Duofei Cafe, Changchun Film Studio, Xiangyang Tun, Nanhu Park, Chaoyang District. Covered: Chongqing Road Festival, Changchun Film Studio History, Malatang Street Food, Residence Registration Tips, Tram Transit System, Chaoyang District Dining. Chapters:00:00 Chaoyang District01:30 Chongqing Road03:24 Ouyang New Life Plaza06:13 Xiangyang Tun08:53 Tram A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #JilinProvince #ChinaVlog #AutumnInChina #ChangyingStudio #NortheastCuisine #UrbanExploration #TravelTips #ResidencePermit #PublicTransport #StreetFood #CulturalHeritage #LivingInChina #MidAutumnFestival #ForestPark #FilmHistory #BudgetTravel #AsiaAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Ghost Capital and the First Autumn Light 17.09.2026 9min

  Wei Chen explores the quiet weight of Changchun’s Imperial Palace, walks through the turning leaves of Jingyuetan Forest Park, and navigates the city’s affordable daily rhythms as early autumn settles in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 48 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Duofei Cafe, Xiangyang Tun, Erdao District, Nanguan District. Covered: Changchun History, Jingyuetan Nature, Living Costs, Residence Registration, Autumn Seasonality. Chapters:00:00 Room01:28 Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State03:04 Jingyuetan National Forest Park05:53 Nanguan District08:11 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #JilinAutumn #ManchukuoHistory #ChinaExpatLife #JingyuetanPark #NortheastChina #BudgetTravelChina #ImperialPalaceMuseum #ChineseCinemaHistory #FallFoliageChina #ChangchunFoodGuide #PublicTransitChina #ResidenceRegistrationChina #HiddenGemsChina #TravelWithWeiChen #ChinaPodcast #UrbanExploration #AsianCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Chongqing Road and the Golden Autumn in Changchun 16.09.2026 9min

  Wei Chen walks through Changchun's Chongqing Road pedestrian street during its autumn youth culture festival, visits Jingyuetan Forest Park for early foliage, and reflects on the city's Soviet-era planning and affordable daily life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 47 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Chongqing Road, Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Duofei Cafe, Ouyang New Life shopping plaza, Xiangyang Tun, Zoo Coffee, Chaoyang District. Covered: Chongqing Road Youth Culture Festival, Jingyuetan Forest Park visit, Residence Registration process, Changchun Transit Cards (T-Union), Northeastern Street Food Costs, Soviet-era Urban Planning. Chapters:00:00 Chaoyang District01:56 Ouyang New Life shopping plaza04:54 People's Square06:59 Zoo Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #JilinProvince #ChinaAutumn #ChongqingRoad #JingyuetanPark #NortheastChina #ManchukuoHistory #ChangchunFilmStudio #ChinaTravelPodcast #WeiChenTravels #MidAutumnFestival #ChinaLife #UrbanExploration #SeptemberInChina #CostOfLivingChina #TransitTipsChina #HiddenGemsChina #AutumnLeaves https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Changchun: Ghost Capital and Golden Leaves 15.09.2026 9min

  Wei Chen arrives in Changchun from Tongliao, exploring the puppet-state history of the Imperial Palace, the industrial soul of Auto City, and the first crisp autumn air of the northeast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 46 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Changchun, China. Places in this episode: Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Guilin Road, Chongqing Road, Duofei Cafe, Chaoyang District, Erdao District, Nanguan District. Covered: Changchun Daily Life, Imperial Palace History, Jingyuetan Nature, Street Food Culture, Urban Transit Tips, Residence Registration. Chapters:00:00 Chaoyang District01:49 Erdao District04:53 Jingyuetan National Forest Park07:28 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangchunTravel #NortheastChina #ManchukuoHistory #JingyuetanPark #ChineseStreetFood #AutumnInChina #ChangchunFilmStudio #TravelChina2026 #ChaoyangDistrict #GuilinRoadEats #PublicTransportChina #ResidenceRegistration #CyclingAsia #HiddenGemsChina #WeiChenPodcast #ChinaTravelTips #IndustrialHeritage #GoldenAutumn https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Last light in Tongliao before the move north 14.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen spends his final full day in Tongliao, packing away a cheap and quiet life among the Horqin grasslands. He visits the morning market for one last salty breakfast, reflects on the practicalities of residency and the approaching autumn harvest, and prepares to leave for Harbin. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 45 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Horqin District, Tongliao Museum, Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes, Cafe de bella, Xiaozhuang Park, Daqinggou National Nature Reserve. Covered: Tongliao departure, Residency logistics, Horqin history, Local dining, Seasonal changes. Chapters:00:00 Tongliao02:44 Tongliao Museum08:10 Cafe de bella A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChinaTravel #InnerMongolia #Tongliao #HorqinGrassland #Daqinggou #TravelTips #SoloTravel #ChinaLiving #AutumnInChina #CulturalHeritage #MongolianFood #BudgetTravel #HarbinBound #SlowTravel #WeiChenPodcast #ExploreChina #HistoricalSites #DigitalPayments https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Last morning in Tongliao before the move north 13.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen packs his bags on his final full day in Tongliao, reflecting on the quiet transformation of the Horqin grasslands and the practicalities of leaving a city that has become home. He visits a local café, sorts out administrative tasks, and prepares for the journey to Harbin. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 44 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: MTO coffee shop, Agula Street, Tongliao Museum, Jinye Plaza, Horqin District, Horqin Left Wing Middle Banner, Daqinggou Nature Reserve, Naiman Prince's Mansion. Covered: Tongliao departure logistics, Cost of living in Inner Mongolia, Horqin grassland ecology, Daily routines and digital payments, Museum and cultural sites, Weather and seasonal changes. Chapters:00:00 MTO coffee shop04:30 Horqin District07:58 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChinaTravel #InnerMongolia #Tongliao #HorqinGrasslands #TravelDiaries #AutumnInChina #SoloTravel #CulturalExploration #BudgetTravel #HiddenGems #NatureLovers #HistoryBuff #FoodieAdventures #TrainTravel #DigitalNomad #ResidencePermit #LocalLife #SeasonalChange https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/