Tangshan 2-Day 1-Night Underrated Gem City Trip

⚠️ Recommended to rent a car upon arrival for convenient self-driving～

🗺️【Detailed Itinerary】
❤️ DAY 1
Take 7 AM high-speed train from Beijing ➟ Pick up rental car at Tangshan Station ➟ Breakfast at Zhuangzhuang Morning Market ➟ Botanical Garden (head straight to Wanxiang Scenic Area) ➟ Nanhu Park (head straight to International Garden) ➟ Tangshan Banquet (lunch) ➟ Caofeidian (Lanyue Bay) ➟ Hetou Old Street ➟ Stay at nearby folk homestay

❤️ DAY 2
Wake up at 10 AM ➟ Lunch at Chuanfengyuan Spicy Chicken ➟ 1889 Cultural Industrial Park ➟ Tangshan Museum ➟ The Third Space Complex ➟ Dinner near Zhanggezhuang Residential Area ➟ Return to Beijing by 9 PM high-speed train

🗺️【Spot Highlights】
🔴 Zhuangzhuang Morning Market (open until 12 PM)
A must-visit local market hidden in a residential area🏠 Navigate to Hongxing Standardized Food Market, opposite the red signboard of 【Zhengda Food】. Must-tries: Korean-style noodles🍝 and chewy rice cakes🍮
🔴 Botanical Garden + Nanhu Scenic Area (Free)
Head straight to the Cactus Pavilion🌵 (closes at 5 PM) in Tangshan Botanical Garden. Nanhu Park resembles a compact version of Beijing's Garden Expo - visit International Garden first, then lakeside stroll
🔴 Tangshan Banquet (Free)
A food hall showcasing local snacks, just across the street from Nanhu Park
🔴 Caofeidian (Free)
The closest beach to Beijing with sands🏖️ tide-chasing🌊 ferry rides⛴️ seafood🐟 and pet-friendly policies🐶
🔴 Hetou Old Street (58¥)
Highly recommended‼️ Gives Tang Dynasty Everbright City vibes with boat tours, acrobatics, ancient magic shows, iron-flower performances, bonfire concerts, "Light of Tangshan" Ferris wheel, children's playground, and "Flying Over Hebei" simulation ride
🔴 Chuanfengyuan Spicy Chicken
Generous portions at great prices! Must-orders: 【Fried Beans with Salted Egg Yolk】【Spicy Chicken】【Boiled Spicy Pork Slices】
🔴 1889 Cultural Industrial Park (Free)
Similar to Beijing's 798 Art Zone but smaller (30-min tour). Don't miss the iconic "Tangshan" chimney
🔴 Tangshan Museum (Free)
Recommended for history buffs, shadow puppetry and Pingju Opera enthusiasts
🔴 The Third Space Complex (Free)