The Emperor's Last Rain

On his final day in Chengde, Wei Chen walks the rain-soaked Mountain Resort, reflects on the impermanence of empire, and savors one last bowl of lamb soup before heading north to the 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 19 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Wenjin Pavilion, Lizheng Gate, Shuangxinlou, Erxianju Night Market, China Construction Bank, Milu Coffee, Little Potala. Covered: Chengde in rain, Imperial history, Local food costs, Travel preparation, Chengde reflections. Chapters:00:00 Hotel room interior, rain on window00:31 Lizheng Gate02:16 Shuangxinlou03:37 Erxianju Night Market04:40 Milu Coffee06:36 Little Potala07:42 Quiet room, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChinaTravel #Hebei #BishuShanzhuang #MountainResort #PingquanLambSoup #ManchuEightBowls #MiluCoffee #RainyDayChengde #ImperialChina #QingDynasty #ChengdeDiaries #ChinaPodcast #TravelChina #ChengdeHotels #GrasslandsNext #Bashang #Saihanba https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/