China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen

Wei Chen drives north from Tongliao to explore the Horqin grasslands, visiting Zhurihe for horseback riding and reflecting on the region's Qing dynasty history. He discusses the cost of living, local dining at Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes, and the approaching autumn harvest. ☕ 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 42 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Zhurihe Grassland Tourist Area, Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes, Cafe de bella, Tongliao Museum, Horqin District. Covered: Horqin Grassland Ecology, Local Dining Costs, Banking Logistics, Qing Dynasty History, Transportation Cards. Chapters:00:00 Horqin District02:33 Zhurihe Grassland Tourist Area06:05 Cafe de bella08:37 Tongliao Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongoliaLife #HorqinGrasslands #ZhuriheTourism #ChinaCostOfLiving #MongolianCuisine #TongliaoFoodie #GuangfaRestaurant #EmpressXiaozhuang #AutumnInChina #TravelOnABudget #LivingInChina #CafeCulture #HorseRidingChina #SilkRoadHistory #NorthernChinaTravel #DigitalNomadChina #WeekendGetaway https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen explores the wind-solar projects on Tongliao's desert edges, visits Daqinggou for a teacher's discount, and reflects on the quiet transformation of the Horqin 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 40 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Horqin District, Daqinggou National Nature Reserve, Horqin Left Wing Middle Banner, Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes, Agricultural Bank of China (Agula Street), Jinye Plaza. Covered: Wind and solar energy projects in Inner Mongolia, Daqinggou Nature Reserve ecology and tourism, Local pricing and discounts for teachers, Daily routine and dining in Tongliao, Practicalities of foreign residency in Tongliao, Mid-Autumn Festival preparations. Chapters:00:00 Horqin District01:16 Horqin Left Wing Middle Banner04:24 Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes07:22 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #HorqinGrasslands #ChinaTravelPodcast #WeiChenTravels #DaqinggouCanyon #LivingInChina #BudgetTravelChina #EmpressXiaozhuang #MidAutumnFestival #DesertRestoration #ChineseFoodCulture #QingDynastyHistory #SustainableTourism #NorthernChina #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelDiaries #CulturalExploration https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen explores the Qing frontier history of the Horqin grasslands, visits the Xiaozhuang Park Cultural Tourist Area, and reflects on the changing seasons as autumn approaches in Inner Mongolia. ☕ 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 39 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Horqin District, Agula Street, Huatu Gula Town, Horqin Left Middle Banner, Xiaozhuang Park Cultural Tourist Area, Cafe de bella, Tongliao Museum, Jinye Plaza. Covered: Tongliao Daily Life, Horqin History, Local Cuisine, Residence Registration, Digital Payments, Museum Visits. Chapters:00:00 Tongliao01:51 Cafe de bella03:59 Tongliao Museum06:02 Jinye Plaza07:50 Harbin A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #HorqinGrassland #ChinaTravelPodcast #EmpressXiaozhuang #DaqinggouNatureReserve #QingDynastyHistory #LivingInChina #TravelTips2026 #AutumnInChina #MongolianCulture #DigitalPaymentsChina #BudgetTravelAsia #HiddenGemsChina #HarbinBound #ChineseHistory #SustainableTravel #WeekendGetaway https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

A morning walk to Daqinggou Nature Reserve, a quiet coffee at Cafe de bella, and reflections on the Horqin grasslands as autumn begins to turn. ☕ 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 38 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Daqinggou National Nature Reserve, Cafe de bella, Horqin District, Horqin Left Middle Banner, Tongliao Museum. Covered: Daqinggou Nature Reserve exploration, Tongliao cost of living and budget travel, Horqin grassland ecology and desertification, Daily routines and digital payments in Tongliao, Historical context of Empress Xiaozhuang. Chapters:00:00 Horqin District02:02 Horqin Left Middle Banner05:22 Tongliao Museum08:34 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #DaqinggouNatureReserve #HorqinGrassland #ChinaTravel2026 #SoloTravelChina #AutumnInChina #HiddenGemsChina #SustainableTravel #DesertControl #EmpressXiaozhuang #BudgetTravelAsia #CoffeeCultureChina #DigitalNomadLife #NaturePhotography #ChineseHistory #OffTheBeatenPath #QuietMoments https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen explores Tongliao's quiet mornings, visits the city museum, and navigates the evening trunk market while reflecting on the region's history and practicalities of living here. ☕ 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 37 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Gan Oyu Guest House, Cafe de bella, Agula Street, Tongliao Museum, Horqin District, Bayisingtu, Agricultural Bank of China, Daqinggou National Nature Reserve. Covered: Tongliao Daily Life, Museum Visits, Local Markets, Residence Registration, Horqin History, Evening Atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Tongliao02:39 Bayisingtu04:36 Jinye Plaza06:20 Jarud Banner A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #HorqinGrassland #ChinaTravelPodcast #WeiChenDiaries #TongliaoCityLife #DaqinggouNature #EmpressXiaozhuang #TrunkMarketCulture #VisitInnerMongolia #TravelChina2026 #HiddenGemsChina #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #MongolianHistory #BudgetTravelAsia #SeptemberInChina #NomadicLegacy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen explores the quiet rhythm of Tongliao, starting with coffee at Cafe de bella, visiting the museum to see the Yuan dynasty vase, and ending at the Jinye Plaza trunk market. He reflects on the cost of living here and the changing season. ☕ 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 35 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Horqin District, Cafe de bella, Tongliao Museum, Guangfa Grassland Mongolia Tribes, Agula Street, Jinye Plaza, Harbin. Covered: Tongliao Daily Life, Museum Visits, Local Cuisine, Evening Markets, Accommodation and Rent Costs, Digital Payments and Banking. Chapters:00:00 Tongliao02:41 Tongliao Museum05:40 Jinye Plaza08:15 Harbin A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongoliaLife #HorqinGrassland #ChinaDailyLife #TongliaoCity #MongolianCulture #TravelChina2026 #QuietTravel #CulturalHeritage #LocalFoodie #MuseumVisits #EveningMarkets #CostOfLivingChina #DigitalNomadChina #AutumnInChina #ExploreInnerMongolia #SlowTravel #WeiChenPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen moves from Chifeng to Tongliao on September first. He explores the Khorchin heartland, visits a quiet trunk market, and reflects on the shift from summer green to autumn gold. ☕ 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 32 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Tongliao, China. Places in this episode: Horqin District, Agula Street, Jinye Plaza, Daqinggou National Nature Reserve, Tongliao Museum, Xiaozhuang Park, Naiman Prince's Mansion, Chifeng. Covered: Tongliao City Life, Horqin Grassland Ecology, Qing Dynasty History, Local Cuisine, Residence Registration, Digital Payments. Chapters:00:00 Chifeng02:42 Jinye Plaza06:21 Tongliao A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TongliaoTravel #InnerMongolia #HorqinGrassland #ChinaTravel #WeiChenPodcast #Daqinggou #XiaozhuangPark #KhorcinCulture #AutumnInChina #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #HiddenGems #MongolianFood #HistoryBuff #ChinaVlog #NomadicLife #SeptemberTravel #ResidencePermit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen spends his final day in Chifeng, visiting the Hongshan Culture Museum, climbing Red Mountain in the drizzle, savoring a last duijia lunch, and reflecting on the jade dragon before catching the overnight train to Harbin. Practical tips on museum visits, local food costs, and travel registration are woven through the narrative. ☕ 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 31 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Hongshan Culture Museum, Hongshan, Hada Street, Yulong Street, Harbin, Jiutian International Hotel. Covered: Hongshan culture and jade dragon, Chifeng local food: duijia and shaomai, Red Mountain hike and views, Travel costs and logistics in Chifeng, Train travel from Chifeng to Harbin. Chapters:00:00 Hongshan02:36 Chifeng04:52 Yulong Street05:42 Bus interior06:27 Jiutian International Hotel07:27 Train station concourse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chifeng #HongshanCulture #JadeDragon #ChinaTravel #InnerMongolia #TrainTravelChina #Duijia #LocalFood #MuseumVisit #RedMountain #UrbanExploration #TravelGuide #ChinaRail #SoloTravel #GrasslandJourney #NortheastChina #HarbinBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen spends his final day in Chifeng visiting the Hongshan Culture Museum in the rain, climbing Red Mountain, enjoying a duijia lunch and Mongolian dinner, and reflecting on the jade dragon before taking the train to Harbin. ☕ 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 30 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Hongshan Culture Museum, Red Mountain, Ershuipin Hutong, Mowa Coffee Roasters, Chifeng Museum, Hada Street, Bailiu Shopping Center, Chenji Dishi. Covered: Hongshan culture and jade dragon, Chifeng local food, Liao dynasty history, Rainy day reflections, Travel practicalities and costs, Departure to Harbin. Chapters:00:00 Hongshan Culture Museum01:02 Museum interior02:33 Red Mountain04:55 Mowa Coffee Roasters06:06 Hada Street07:03 Chenji Dishi08:07 Ershuipin Hutong A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chifeng #InnerMongolia #HongshanCulture #JadeDragon #RedMountain #Duijia #ChifengMuseum #LiaoDynasty #MongolianFood #TravelChina #ChinaTravel #Grassland #UlanButong #Harbin #ChinaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

On his last day in Chifeng, Wei Chen walks through the drizzle to the Hongshan Culture Museum, revisits the jade dragon that started his journey, and reflects on the city's layers of history over a final duijia lunch and a quiet coffee. ☕ 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 28 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Hongshan Culture Museum, Red Mountain, Eshipin Hutong, Mowa Coffee Roasters, Wanda Realm Chifeng, Chifeng station. Covered: Hongshan culture and jade dragon, Chifeng local food and coffee, Museum visiting practicalities, Reflections on place and history, Train travel from Chifeng to Harbin. Chapters:00:00 Hongshan Culture Museum00:28 Museum interior02:27 Red Mountain03:12 Mowa Coffee Roasters05:23 Cafe interior06:24 Train interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chifeng #HongshanCulture #JadeDragon #InnerMongolia #ChinaTravel #GrasslandTrip #ChineseMuseums #Duijia #LocalFoodChina #ChifengHistory #MongolianCulture #TrainTravelChina #RainyDayMuseum #ChifengFood #ChinaItinerary #TravelChina2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen spends his final day in Chifeng, visiting the Hongshan Culture Museum, enjoying local food, and reflecting on the journey before departing for Harbin. Practical tips on getting around, costs, and the city's ancient history. ☕ 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 27 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Hongshan Culture Museum, Chifeng Museum, Hongshan Park, Hada Street, Wanda Plaza, Coffee Dumbo, Chenji Dishi. Covered: Chifeng city walk, Hongshan culture and jade dragon, Local food and dining, Museum visiting practicalities, Travel logistics and costs, Reflections on journey. Chapters:00:00 Hongshan Culture Museum01:45 Hongshan Park03:57 Coffee Dumbo06:25 Chifeng Museum08:05 Train station concourse08:57 Train interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chifeng #InnerMongolia #HongshanCulture #JadeDragon #LiaoDynasty #GrasslandTravel #ChinaTravel #TravelChina #ChifengMuseum #CoffeeDumbo #ChenjiDishi #HarbinTrip #MongolianFood #CulturalTravel #ChinaHistory #TravelTips #SummerInChina https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen spends his final day in Chifeng before heading to Harbin, visiting the Yulong Sand Lake desert and reflecting on the summer's journey. He savors local Mongolian food, considers the practicalities of travel, and closes the grassland chapter with a quiet evening in the city. ☕ 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 26 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Ulan Butong grassland, Yulong Sand Lake, Chenji Dishi restaurant, Hada Street, Hongshan Park, Mowa Coffee Roasters, Ji Hotel. Covered: Yulong Sand Lake and desert landscape, Local cuisine and food costs, Travel practicalities and registration, Reflections on Hongshan culture, Grassland journey conclusion. Chapters:01:22 Yulong Sand Lake02:51 Bus ride, engine and road03:54 Restaurant interior, dishes and talk04:58 Hada Street06:31 Ji Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chifeng #YulongSandLake #UlanButong #InnerMongolia #GrasslandTravel #MongolianFood #HongshanCulture #TravelChina #ChinaTravelGuide #DaliLake #HuaziFish #Duijia #ChifengMuseum #HarbinJourney #DesertLake #SustainableTravel #ChinaVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen spends his sixth day in Chifeng visiting the Hongshan Culture Museum, the city's red hill, and a late-summer grassland, reflecting on the jade dragon's enduring mystery and the season's turn. With practical notes on museum visits, local costs, and the feel of a city at summer's end. ☕ 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 25 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Hongshan Culture Museum, Red Mountain (Hongshan), Mowa Coffee Roasters, Chifeng city, Ulan Butong grassland. Covered: Hongshan culture and jade dragon, Chifeng city walk and Red Hill, Local food: duijia and Mongolian dinner, Museum visiting practicalities, Late summer grassland reflections. Chapters:00:00 Hongshan Culture Museum01:36 Gallery03:19 Hilltop05:12 Mowa Coffee Roasters06:43 Street07:28 Taverna08:19 Rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChinaTravel #Chifeng #InnerMongolia #HongshanCulture #JadeDragon #UlanButong #Grassland #TravelChina #MongolianFood #ChineseHistory #Neolithic #LocalFood #CoffeeInChina #BusTravel #TravelPodcast #RoadTrip #NorthernChina https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen rents a motorcycle for a final day on the Ulan Butong grassland, visits a herder's family for lunch, and reflects on the end of summer and the Hongshan jade dragon's journey. He returns to Chifeng for an evening of Mongolian food and a quiet walk through the new city. ☕ 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 24 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Ulan Butong grassland, Hongshan, Hada Street, Chenji Dishi, Yulong Street, Chifeng Museum, Balin Right Banner. Covered: Motorcycle rental and self-drive on the grassland, Mongolian herding life and winter camps, Ulan Butong grassland late summer landscape, Hongshan jade dragon and museum visit planning, Chifeng dining and evening atmosphere, Nadam festival season and grassland culture. Chapters:00:00 Chifeng01:10 Balin Right Banner02:37 Grassland wind03:55 Open field04:58 Hada Street05:58 Yulong Street07:07 Hongshan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chifeng #InnerMongolia #UlanButong #GrasslandTravel #MotorcycleTrip #MongolianFood #MilkTea #HongshanCulture #JadeDragon #ChinaTravel #TravelChina #RoadTrip #NadamFestival #ChenjiDishi #ChifengMuseum #YulongStreet #GrasslandLife #WolfTotem https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen returns to the Ulan Butong grassland for a final day, joining a wool-cutting at a herder's camp, reflecting on the Mongolian concept of suhe (fortune), watching a late-summer thunderstorm roll over the plateau, and comparing the grass's flavour to the iron tang of history. A meditation on the deep tastes and smells of Inner Mongolia. ☕ 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 23 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Ulan Butong grassland, Black Wind Ridge. Covered: Grassland herding and wool work, Mongolian cuisine and daily life, Weather and landscape of Ulan Butong, Reflections on place and history, Local guide experience. Chapters:02:08 Camp interior, fire crackle04:15 Open grassland, wind07:19 Quiet grassland after rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #UlanButong #InnerMongolia #Chifeng #GrasslandLife #MongolianCulture #NomadLife #ChinaTravel #TravelChina #YurtStay #MongoliaTravel #HerderLife #Grassland #WolfTotem #SummerRain #ChinaPodcast #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen explores the Hongshan Culture Museum in Chifeng, tracing the origins of the jade dragon and the people who made it, then reflects on the city's layers over a local dinner. ☕ 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 22 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Hongshan Park, Hongshan Culture Museum, Chifeng Museum, Chenji Dishi, Balin Youqi, Liao Shangjing, Ulan Butong. Covered: Chifeng Hongshan culture, Local food: duijia and milk tea, Chifeng museum and city walk, Mongolian history and archaeology, Travel practicalities in Chifeng. Chapters:00:00 Hongshan Park00:38 Museum03:03 Balin Youqi04:54 Liao Shangjing06:03 Ulan Butong08:22 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chifeng #InnerMongolia #HongshanCulture #JadeDragon #ChinaTravel #MongolianFood #Duijia #MilkTea #Grassland #ChifengMuseum #HongshanPark #LiaoDynasty #TravelChina #ChinaHistory #MongoliaLife #EthnicTravel #SilkRoad https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen wakes in a yurt on the Ulan Butong grassland, learns to make Mongolian milk tea, watches a Naadam archery contest, and reflects on the Hongshan jade dragon and the vast, quiet country of Inner Mongolia. ☕ 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 21 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Ulan Butong, Balin Youqi, Dali Lake. Covered: Ulan Butong grassland, Naadam festival, Mongolian milk tea and food, Hongshan culture and jade dragon, Grassland self-drive and road conditions, Yurt stay practicalities. Chapters:02:07 Ulan Butong06:05 Chifeng09:32 Night wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #UlanButong #InnerMongolia #GrasslandTravel #NaadamFestival #MongolianMilkTea #YurtStay #HongshanCulture #ChifengMuseum #WolfTotem #ChinaTravel #TravelChina #MongolianLamb #GrasslandNight #DaliLake #RoadTripChina https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen arrives in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, from Chengde, and heads straight for the Ulan Butong grassland. He reflects on the journey, the landscape, and the practicalities of traveling in this part of China, from road conditions to the cost of a yurt stay. ☕ 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 20 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chifeng, China. Places in this episode: Chifeng Museum, Ulan Butong, Dali Lake, Hexigten Global Geopark, Ji Hotel. Covered: Chifeng city, Ulan Butong grassland, Hongshan culture, Practical travel info, Grassland yurt stay. Chapters:00:00 Chifeng01:33 Chifeng Museum03:19 Ulan Butong04:22 Dali Lake05:38 Campfire crackling06:45 Hexigten Global Geopark08:16 Grassland morning A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChinaTravel #InnerMongolia #ChifengCity #UlanButong #GrasslandLife #HongshanCulture #JadeDragon #MongolianFood #YurtStay #DaliLake #HexigtenGeopark #NaadamFestival #TravelChina2026 #GrasslandAdventure #MongolianHeritage #ChifengMuseum https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

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/

Wei Chen spends his final full day in Chengde before heading north—visiting the Little Potala in the morning, savoring a lamb soup lunch, and reflecting on the city's imperial history and the practical costs of travel, from bus fares to the Mountain Resort ticket. ☕ 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 18 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Putuo Zongcheng Temple (Little Potala), Erxianju Night Market, Huoshenmiao bus GPS centre, Wulie River, Chengde Mountain Resort, Shuangqiao District. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort and Outer Temples, Imperial history and Macartney mission, Manchu-Mongol cuisine and local food, Local transportation and bus cards, Packing and moving on from Chengde, Travel costs and budgeting in China. Chapters:00:00 Quiet city street at dawn01:35 Temple courtyard03:23 Huoshenmiao bus GPS centre06:38 Restaurant interior08:24 Quiet room with rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChengdeTravel #ChinaTravel #HebeiTourism #LittlePotala #ManchuFood #LambSoup #NightMarket #ChengdeDiaries #TravelChina #ImperialHistory #ChinaCulture #GrasslandsJourney #PingquanLambSoup #Erxianju #BusCard #QingDynasty #SoloTravelChina #ExploreChengde https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen spends his final full day in Chengde inside the Mountain Resort's Wenjin Library, tracing the fate of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries and the emperor who built a summer capital to rule an empire of books and borders. A quiet episode about the weight of libraries. ☕ 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 17 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Wenjin Pavilion, Yongyou Temple, Shuangxinlou, Rehe Geological Museum, Pule Temple, Erxianju Night Market. Covered: Wenjin Library and Four Treasuries, Digital garden exhibition, Final reflections on Chengde, Costs of meals and coffee, Qianlong and impermanence. Chapters:00:00 Wenjin Pavilion03:33 Yongyou Temple05:29 Shuangxinlou08:05 Erxianju Night Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChengdeMountainResort #WenjinPavilion #ChineseHistory #QingDynasty #TravelChina #ChinaPodcast #ChengdeTravel #LibraryHistory #Hebei #UNESCO #ChinaTravel #SlowTravel #EmperorQianlong #LiteraryHistory #RainyDayTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

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/

Wei Chen spends a rainy day inside Chengde's Mountain Resort, watching the imperial performance 'Audience with the Emperor,' exploring the Wenjin Pavilion library, and reflecting on the Macartney mission. He seeks shelter at The Temple Cafe and ends the day with a quiet meal at Shuangxinlou, pondering the diplomacy of weather and walls. ☕ 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 15 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Lizheng Gate, Danbo Jingcheng Hall, Wenjin Pavilion, The Temple Cafe, Shuangxinlou, Erxianju Night Market, Puning Temple, Chengde Hotel. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort in rain, Imperial performance 'Audience with the Emperor', Macartney mission and Qing diplomacy, Shuangxinlou restaurant and gaidao rou, The Temple Cafe and local coffee, Erxianju Night Market in rain. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate01:29 Wenjin Pavilion03:17 Erxianju Night Market04:12 Shuangxinlou06:29 City street, light rain07:54 Puning Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChinaTravel #ChengdeMountainResort #RainyDayTravel #ImperialChina #QingDynasty #MacartneyMission #GaidaoRou #TheTempleCafe #Shuangxinlou #ErxianjuNightMarket #WenjinPavilion #Hebei #SummerTravel #ChinaHistory #Podcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen explores Chengde's historical role as the Qing dynasty's frontier stage, from the Mountain Resort to the Outer Temples, and reflects on the Macartney mission. He also samples Pingquan lamb soup and visits the Rehe Geological Museum, considering the practicalities of a day in this cool imperial retreat. ☕ 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 14 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Lizheng Gate, Erxianju Night Market, Rehe Geological Museum, Puning Temple, Shuangxinlou, Shuangluan District, Shuangta Mountain. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort, Outer Eight Temples, Macartney mission, Chengde local food, Shuangta Mountain, Chengde geology. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate01:44 Rehe Geological Museum04:21 Shuangluan District05:57 FULL House Coffee Bar08:00 Erxianju Night Market09:50 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #Hebei #ChinaTravel #MountainResort #OuterTemples #PuningTemple #ShuangtaMountain #ReheGeologicalMuseum #ManchuCuisine #PingquanLambSoup #ErxianjuNightMarket #QingDynasty #MacartneyMission #SummerPalace #TravelChina #ChinaHistory #HebeiTravel #Jehol https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

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/

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/

Wei Chen explores the Eight Outer Temples of Chengde, from the Little Potala to the Big Buddha Temple, considering how the Qing court used architecture for diplomacy. He reflects on the Macartney mission, enjoys local lamb soup, and notes the practicalities of visiting these UNESCO sites in summer. ☕ 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 11 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Puning Temple, Xumi Fushou Temple, Erxianju Night Market, FULL House Coffee Bar, Chengde Hotel, Lizheng Gate. Covered: Outer Eight Temples, Qing diplomacy, Macartney mission, Temple architecture, Local food costs. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate01:14 Temple interior with prayer wheels02:36 Puning Temple03:57 Erxianju Night Market05:15 Xumi Fushou Temple06:58 Chengde Hotel08:18 Quiet hotel room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChengdeTravel #ChinaTravel #Hebei #OuterTemples #PutuoZongcheng #PuningTemple #XumiFushou #MountainResort #BishuShanzhuang #ImperialHistory #QingDynasty #TravelChina #SummerPalace #UNESCO #ChineseArchitecture #MacartneyMission #NightMarket #LambSoup https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen spends a day exploring Chengde's Mountain Resort, the Little Potala Temple, and the night market, reflecting on the Qing dynasty's summer capital and the art of designed landscape. He shares practical costs and tips for visiting this UNESCO World Heritage site. ☕ 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 10 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Bangchui Mountain, Erxianju Night Market, Xinqianlong Restaurant, Lizheng Gate. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Bangchui Mountain, Erxianju Night Market, Pingquan lamb soup, Macartney mission. Chapters:00:00 Lizheng Gate02:37 Putuo Zongcheng Temple04:50 Erxianju Night Market06:23 Night market08:36 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChengdeTravel #MountainResort #LittlePotala #BangchuiMountain #ChinaTravel #QingDynasty #Hebei #UNESCO #TravelChina #SummerRetreat #NightMarket #LambSoup #Chengde #ImperialChina #TravelTips #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen spends a second day in Chengde, walking the Mountain Resort's lotus lakes, taking in the heat-relief measures, considering the city's imperial diplomacy, and ending at the night market with a bowl of lamb soup. ☕ 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 9 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Chengde, China. Places in this episode: Chengde Mountain Resort, Lizhengmen, Yanyu Lou, Qushui Hexiang, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Bangchui Mountain, Erxianju Night Market, Shuangxinlou. Covered: Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Bangchui Mountain, lotus bloom, Manchu-Mongol cuisine, night market, transport cards, residence registration. Chapters:00:00 Lizhengmen01:18 Yanyu Lou02:06 Putuo Zongcheng Temple02:58 Shuangxinlou03:47 Bangchui Mountain05:18 Erxianju Night Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chengde #ChengdeTravel #ChinaTravel #Hebei #MountainResort #SummerPalace #HammerRock #BangchuiMountain #LittlePotala #PutuoZongcheng #LotusBloom #ChineseHistory #TravelChina #ExploreChina #NightMarket #LocalFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

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/

On his last full day in Beijing, Wei Chen wanders the morning hutongs, takes a final swim in the lake, and spends the evening at a courtyard cinema beneath the stars. He reflects on the quiet rhythm of the city, the cost of a daily life, and the pull of the road north. ☕ 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 7 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Shichahai, Drum and Bell Towers, Olympic Forest Park, Bird's Nest, Xinjiang Flavor Yidecun Stretched Noodle Restaurant, Longfusi, Gui Jie. Covered: Hutong morning routine, Cost of daily meals and transport, Olympic Forest Park and lake swimming, Xinjiang cuisine in Beijing, Open-air film festival and summer activities. Chapters:00:00 Shichahai01:22 Bird's Nest03:04 Olympic Forest Park03:50 Xinjiang Flavor Yidecun Stretched Noodle Restaurant04:38 Lakeshore06:21 Longfusi07:50 Beijing A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingTravel #ChinaTravelPodcast #HutongLife #BeijingSummer #OlympicForestPark #Shichahai #GuiJie #BeijingFilmFestival #BeijingEats #XinjiangNoodles #Jianbing #ChinaTravel #BeijingMetro #TravelChina2026 #HutongFlat #LakesideSwim #BeijingDiaries #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

On his final full day in Beijing, Wei Chen wanders the hutongs, visits the reopened Underground City museum, and reflects on the city's layered history and the cost of daily life before heading north. A quiet, practical episode about endings and beginnings. ☕ 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 6 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Beijing Underground City, Xixinglong Street, Mr Shi's Dumplings, Voyage Coffee, Jingshan Park, Gui Jie, Shichahai. Covered: Underground City museum, Cost of daily meals, Hutong life and reflections, Film carnival and night festival, Packing and moving on. Chapters:00:00 Shichahai01:09 Beijing Underground City03:19 Mr Shi's Dumplings05:29 Jingshan Park06:46 Night street festival07:58 Hutong night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingTravel #HutongLife #ChinaTravel #BeijingHistory #TravelChina #BeijingGuide #ChinaPodcast #BeijingSummer #UndergroundCity #GuiJie #Nanluoguxiang #Shichahai #JingshanPark #BeijingFood #TravelVlog #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen climbs Jingshan Park for a view over the Forbidden City's rooftops, then takes the new suburban railway west for a look at where Beijing is growing. A mid-afternoon thunderstorm sends him into a hutong café, where he reflects on the film carnival, the cost of a daily life, and why this first week is really about learning to see the city slowly. ☕ 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 5 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Jingshan Park, Forbidden City, China Zun, Liangxiang, Berrybeans, Gui Street, Shichahai, China Merchants Bank. Covered: Jingshan Park and city views, Beijing suburban railway expansion, Daily cost of living in Beijing, Liangxiang district exploration, Rainy day activities and street food, Reflecting on settling in and routines. Chapters:00:00 City park00:54 Forbidden City02:37 Liangxiang03:42 Berrybeans05:18 China Merchants Bank06:25 Gui Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JingshanPark #ForbiddenCity #BeijingRain #BeijingSummer #ChinaTravel #BeijingHutong #Liangxiang #BeijingSuburbanRail #Zhajiangmian #HundredFlowersAwards #GuiStreet #FilmCarnival #BeijingLife #DailyCosts #TravelChina #BeijingVisa #PoliceRegistration #Beijing2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen navigates a rainy day in Beijing, from a hutong breakfast to securing his flat's police registration, and reflects on the city's rhythms, costs, and the film carnival that's transforming its evenings. ☕ 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 4 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Shichahai, Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Longfusi South Square, Voyage Coffee, China Merchants Bank, Hutong flat. Covered: police registration, hutong breakfast, film festival, daily life costs, settling in. Chapters:00:00 Soft rain01:59 Hutong lane03:00 Shichahai05:17 Voyage Coffee07:15 China Merchants Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Beijing #ChinaTravel #BeijingLife #HutongLife #BeijingFood #BeijingFilmCarnival #HundredFlowersAwards #BeijingSummer #ExpatLife #TravelChina #CityGuide #LivingInBeijing #ChineseCulture #BeijingEats #Shichahai #Alipay #WeChatPay #BeijingHutong https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

On his third day in Beijing, Wei Chen seeks refuge from the summer heat in the recently reopened Underground City, then resurfaces to navigate the city's thunderstorm chaos. He shares practical tips on metro travel, the film carnival, and what it means to be a resident rather than a tourist. ☕ 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 3 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Voyage Coffee, People's Air Defense History Museum, Qianmen, Xixinglong Street, Tongle Hutong, Shichahai, China Merchants Bank, Drum Tower. Covered: Underground City museum, Renting a hutong apartment, Police registration process, Beijings public transport expansion, Beijing Midsummer Film Carnival. Chapters:00:00 Voyage Coffee00:41 People's Air Defense History Museum02:48 Drum Tower04:23 Subway car05:14 Longfusi South Square06:56 Courtyard A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingTravel #ChinaTravel #BeijingHiddenGems #UndergroundCityBeijing #HutongLife #BeijingFilmCarnival #GuiJie #BeijingRent #ExpatLifeChina #BeijingMetro #ChinaVisa #BeijingRainyDay #SlowTravel #BeijingFood #WeiChenInChina https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen settles into day two in Beijing, exploring the daily rhythm of hutong life—from morning tai chi in the park to breakfast jianbing and the practicalities of setting up a home base. He reflects on the old-versus-new contrast and the cost of living in the 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 2 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Temple of Heaven, Shichahai, Houhai, Xinjiang Flavor Yidecun Stretched Noodle Restaurant, 798 Art Zone, Wangjing. Covered: Hutong daily life, Morning park exercises, Street food and casual dining, Renting a flat in Beijing, Cost of living and transport, Practical setup for foreigners. Chapters:00:00 Hutong morning00:54 Temple of Heaven03:45 Shichahai04:45 Xinjiang Flavor Yidecun Stretched Noodle Restaurant06:29 Lakeshore07:26 Hutong evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingHutong #TempleOfHeaven #MorningTaiChi #JianbingBreakfast #Zhajiangmian #BeijingRent #CostOfLivingBeijing #ForeignerInBeijing #BeijingMetro #ChinaTravel #TravelChina #Beijing2026 #HutongLife #Shichahai #Houhai #BeijingNightWalk #ExpatBeijing https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/

Wei Chen lands in Beijing, navigates SIM cards and bank accounts, and finds calm in the city's old alleyways. This episode is about arrival: the paperwork, the heat, and the first taste of daily life in a megacity. ☕ 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 1 of China Travel Podcast with Wei Chen. Wei Chen is in Beijing, China. Places in this episode: Beijing Capital International Airport, Nanluoguxiang, Gui Jie, China Unicom shop near Drum Tower, China Merchants Bank near Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven, Siji Minfu, 798 Art District. Covered: Arrival logistics, Beijing old city charm, Practical life setup, Summer heat and season, Food street exploration, Art district visit. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:27 Nanluoguxiang03:13 Drum Tower04:56 Temple of Heaven06:38 798 Art District08:23 Courtyard A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BeijingTravel #ChinaTravelPodcast #WeiChen #HutongFood #TempleOfHeaven #798ArtDistrict #PekingDuck #ChinaUnicom #ExpatLifeBeijing #BeijingFirstDay #TravelChina2026 #ChinaTravelGuide #BeijingInSummer #ChinaSIMCard #BeijingBanking #BeijingNightlife #ChinaLiving #ChinaTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/china/