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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Emperor's Cool Retreat

from China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen · host Wei Chen

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. ☕ 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 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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