China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen

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  The Long View from Jingshan 05.08.2026 8мин

  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. 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. 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 rain03:00 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. 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. 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:00:54 Temple of Heaven03:21 Shichahai04:21 Xinjiang Flavor Yidecun Stretched Noodle Restaurant06:05 Lakeshore 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. 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/