China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen

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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/
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  Daqinggou Canyon and the Quiet Morning 12.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen explores the Daqinggou Nature Reserve, a forested oasis hidden in the Horqin desert, reflecting on ecological restoration and the quiet beauty of early autumn. ☕ 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 43 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Gan Oyu Guest House, Daqinggou National Nature Reserve, Horqin Left Rear Banner, Ganqika, Cafe de bella, Agula Street, Horqin District, Tongliao Museum. Covered: Daqinggou Nature Reserve ecology, Teacher discounts in China, Daily costs in Tongliao, Horqin grassland ecology, Local dining experiences. Chapters:00:00 Gan Oyu Guest House02:00 Road04:02 Forest07:46 Cafe de bella09:29 Field A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Daqinggou #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #HorqinGrasslands #ChinaTravelPodcast #EcoTourism #AutumnInChina #HiddenGemsChina #NaturePhotography #HikingChina #CulturalHeritage #QingDynastyHistory #SustainableTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #WeiChenTravels #ChinaLife #GrasslandScenery #ForestOasis https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Horqin Grasslands and the Edge of Autumn 11.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen drives north from Tongliao to explore the Horqin grasslands, visiting Zhurihe for horseback riding and reflecting on the region's Qing dynasty history. He discusses the cost of living, local dining at Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes, and the approaching autumn harvest. ☕ 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 42 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Zhurihe Grassland Tourist Area, Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes, Cafe de bella, Tongliao Museum, Horqin District. Covered: Horqin Grassland Ecology, Local Dining Costs, Banking Logistics, Qing Dynasty History, Transportation Cards. Chapters:00:00 Horqin District02:33 Zhurihe Grassland Tourist Area06:05 Cafe de bella08:37 Tongliao Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongoliaLife #HorqinGrasslands #ZhuriheTourism #ChinaCostOfLiving #MongolianCuisine #TongliaoFoodie #GuangfaRestaurant #EmpressXiaozhuang #AutumnInChina #TravelOnABudget #LivingInChina #CafeCulture #HorseRidingChina #SilkRoadHistory #NorthernChinaTravel #DigitalNomadChina #WeekendGetaway https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Horqin Grasslands and the Edge of Autumn 10.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen explores the Horqin grasslands, visits Daqinggou Nature Reserve with a teacher's discount, and reflects on the wind-solar projects transforming the desert edges. ☕ 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 41 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Horqin District, Daqinggou National Nature Reserve, Naiman Banner, Mubus Family, River Point Café, Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes, Jinye Plaza. Covered: Daqinggou Nature Reserve visit, Horqin grassland ecology, Local dining experiences, Teacher discounts in China, Wind-solar energy projects, Daily costs in Tongliao. Chapters:00:00 Horqin District02:18 Cafe05:40 River Point Café09:27 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #HorqinGrassland #DaqinggouNatureReserve #ChinaTravelPodcast #WeiChenTravel #AutumnInChina #MongolianCuisine #SustainableTravel #HiddenGemsChina #HorqinDistrict #NaimanBanner #TeacherDiscount #WindEnergyChina #EmpressXiaozhuang #TravelOnABudget #ChinaFoodie #NatureLovers https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Wind Farms and the Edge of the Desert 09.09.2026 10min

  Wei Chen explores the wind-solar projects on Tongliao's desert edges, visits Daqinggou for a teacher's discount, and reflects on the quiet transformation of the Horqin grasslands. ☕ 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 40 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Horqin District, Daqinggou National Nature Reserve, Horqin Left Wing Middle Banner, Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes, Agricultural Bank of China (Agula Street), Jinye Plaza. Covered: Wind and solar energy projects in Inner Mongolia, Daqinggou Nature Reserve ecology and tourism, Local pricing and discounts for teachers, Daily routine and dining in Tongliao, Practicalities of foreign residency in Tongliao, Mid-Autumn Festival preparations. Chapters:00:00 Horqin District01:16 Horqin Left Wing Middle Banner04:24 Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes07:22 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #HorqinGrasslands #ChinaTravelPodcast #WeiChenTravels #DaqinggouCanyon #LivingInChina #BudgetTravelChina #EmpressXiaozhuang #MidAutumnFestival #DesertRestoration #ChineseFoodCulture #QingDynastyHistory #SustainableTourism #NorthernChina #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelDiaries #CulturalExploration https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Horqin History and the Quiet Morning in Tongliao 08.09.2026 9min

  Wei Chen explores the Qing frontier history of the Horqin grasslands, visits the Xiaozhuang Park Cultural Tourist Area, and reflects on the changing seasons as autumn approaches in Inner Mongolia. ☕ 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 39 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Horqin District, Agula Street, Huatu Gula Town, Horqin Left Middle Banner, Xiaozhuang Park Cultural Tourist Area, Cafe de bella, Tongliao Museum, Jinye Plaza. Covered: Tongliao Daily Life, Horqin History, Local Cuisine, Residence Registration, Digital Payments, Museum Visits. Chapters:00:00 Tongliao01:51 Cafe de bella03:59 Tongliao Museum06:02 Jinye Plaza07:50 Harbin A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #HorqinGrassland #ChinaTravelPodcast #EmpressXiaozhuang #DaqinggouNatureReserve #QingDynastyHistory #LivingInChina #TravelTips2026 #AutumnInChina #MongolianCulture #DigitalPaymentsChina #BudgetTravelAsia #HiddenGemsChina #HarbinBound #ChineseHistory #SustainableTravel #WeekendGetaway https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Daqinggou Canyon and the Quiet Morning 07.09.2026 10min

  A morning walk to Daqinggou Nature Reserve, a quiet coffee at Cafe de bella, and reflections on the Horqin grasslands as autumn begins to turn. ☕ 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 38 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Daqinggou National Nature Reserve, Cafe de bella, Horqin District, Horqin Left Middle Banner, Tongliao Museum. Covered: Daqinggou Nature Reserve exploration, Tongliao cost of living and budget travel, Horqin grassland ecology and desertification, Daily routines and digital payments in Tongliao, Historical context of Empress Xiaozhuang. Chapters:00:00 Horqin District02:02 Horqin Left Middle Banner05:22 Tongliao Museum08:34 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #DaqinggouNatureReserve #HorqinGrassland #ChinaTravel2026 #SoloTravelChina #AutumnInChina #HiddenGemsChina #SustainableTravel #DesertControl #EmpressXiaozhuang #BudgetTravelAsia #CoffeeCultureChina #DigitalNomadLife #NaturePhotography #ChineseHistory #OffTheBeatenPath #QuietMoments https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/
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  Morning coffee and the trunk market 06.09.2026 9min

  Wei Chen explores Tongliao's quiet mornings, visits the city museum, and navigates the evening trunk market while reflecting on the region's history and practicalities of living here. ☕ 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 37 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Gan Oyu Guest House, Cafe de bella, Agula Street, Tongliao Museum, Horqin District, Bayisingtu, Agricultural Bank of China, Daqinggou National Nature Reserve. Covered: Tongliao Daily Life, Museum Visits, Local Markets, Residence Registration, Horqin History, Evening Atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Tongliao02:39 Bayisingtu04:36 Jinye Plaza06:20 Jarud Banner A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #HorqinGrassland #ChinaTravelPodcast #WeiChenDiaries #TongliaoCityLife #DaqinggouNature #EmpressXiaozhuang #TrunkMarketCulture #VisitInnerMongolia #TravelChina2026 #HiddenGemsChina #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #MongolianHistory #BudgetTravelAsia #SeptemberInChina #NomadicLegacy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/