The Forest the Emperor Rode Through

Wei Chen takes the high-speed train north from Chengde to Saihanba, the Qing imperial hunting grounds turned world's largest man-made forest. He walks among the larches, reflects on an empire that landscaped wilderness itself, and comes back to a bowl of lamb soup in the cool evening air. ☕ 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 13 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Saihanba National Forest Park, Shuangxinlou, Erxianju Night Market, Mulan paddock, Bashang grasslands. Covered: Saihanba forest and Mulan paddock, Man-made forests and land restoration, Qing hunting diplomacy, Local food: lamb soup and almond tea, Day trip logistics from Chengde. Chapters:00:00 Erxianju Night Market01:03 Mulan paddock01:46 Bashang grasslands03:55 Shuangxinlou05:23 Restaurant interior06:40 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaihanbaForest #ChengdeTravel #ChinaTravel #QingHistory #ManMadeForest #HebeiProvince #ForestHiking #LambSoup #ChengdeFood #AlmondTea #NightMarket #RoseCakes #ChinaNature #TravelChina #SummerEscape #ForestBathingChengde https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/