The Summer Capital: Chengde's Cool Air

Wei Chen takes the high-speed rail north to Chengde, the Qing emperors' summer retreat. He explores the Mountain Resort's lotus-filled lakes, contemplates the Outer Eight Temples' diplomacy in stone, and samples the local lamb soup and imperial pastries, all while reflecting on the cost of a day in this cooler, quieter capital. ☕ 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 8 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Xinqianlong Restaurant, Erxianju Night Market, Chengde Hotel, Chengde South Station, Wulie River, Qushui Hexiang. Covered: Chengde mountain resort, Eight outer temples, Qing dynasty summer capital, Lotus bloom, Local food and costs, Macartney mission. Chapters:00:00 Chengde South Station02:03 Qushui Hexiang03:44 Restaurant04:29 Putuo Zongcheng Temple06:10 Wulie River08:24 Saihanba forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #BishuShanzhuang #MountainResort #EightOuterTemples #PutuoZongcheng #ChinaTravel #Hebei #SummerPalace #QingDynasty #ChinaHistory #TravelChina #ChengdeFood #PingquanLambSoup #NightMarket #UNESCO #ChinaRail #ChengdeTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/