The Emperor's Last Summer

Wei Chen spends a quiet morning inside the Chengde Mountain Resort, reflects on the Macartney mission's failed diplomacy, and enjoys a final lamb soup before preparing to leave for the grasslands. Practical notes on costs, visas, and transit cards round out the episode. ☕ 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 16 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Lizheng Gate, Wenjin Pavilion, Danbo Jingcheng Hall, Shuangxinlou, Puning Temple, Erxianju Night Market, Yan Yu Lou. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort in early morning, Macartney mission and Qing diplomacy, Chengde practical transit and costs, Puning Temple and Guanyin statue, Preparation to leave Chengde. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate02:06 Lakeshore03:15 Wenjin Pavilion04:34 The Temple Cafe06:56 Erxianju Night Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChengdeTravel #MountainResort #ChinaTravel #Hebei #QingDynasty #MacartneyMission #LambSoup #PuningTemple #TravelChina #SummerPalace #UNESCO #ChinaHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/