The Emperor's Summer Evening

Wei Chen spends a balmy August evening in Chengde, exploring the Erxianju night market, watching the康熙大典 show, and reflecting on the Qing court's summer rituals and the cost of a night out. ☕ 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 12 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Erxianju Night Market, Shuangluan District, Kangxi Dadian theatre, Puning Temple, FULL House Coffee Bar, Lizheng Gate, Saihanba National Forest Park. Covered: Night market food, Historical spectacle, Qing dynasty diplomacy, Local costs, Travel logistics for Saihanba. Chapters:00:00 Erxianju Night Market01:50 Shuangluan District03:49 Puning Temple04:48 Hotel room at night07:36 Hotel lobby09:21 Bus interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChengdeMountainResort #QingDynasty #NightMarket #Erxianju #KangxiDadian #Saihanba #ChinaTravel #HebeiTravel #ImperialChina #HistoryAndFood #TravelChina #ManchuCuisine #SummerCapital #UNESCOWorldHeritage #ChengdeNightlife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/