2h from Beijing into the dreamlike Tang Dynasty! Complete guide to Hetou Old Street is here!

So close and so beautiful, head to Hebei this weekend🌿
Truly moved to tears by the beauty of Tangshan Hetou Old Street❗
At the moment night falls and the lights come on, it feels like instantly traveling back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty🎆

🏮Must-visit highlights:
- Pavilions and towers perfectly recreate the grand scene of the Tang Dynasty
- Hundreds of immersive performances + NPC interactions
- Lots of specialty food shops + photo spots
- Newly opened Yuanzun area is beyond cinematic

📍Detailed address:
Beside Huifeng Lake Park, East Yunhe Road, Fengnan District, Tangshan City
⏰Opening hours:
Weekdays: 14:00-23:00
National Day: 11:00-23:00

🚗Transportation guide:
High-speed rail: 20 minutes by taxi from Tangshan Station
Self-driving: 2 hours direct from Beijing

🎫Entrance guide:
Choose any of the 5 entrances:
Central Gate / South Gate / North Gate - best by taxi
East Market / West Market Gate - recommended for self-driving
🅿️Parking tips:
East Market park at Yunhe East Road parking lot
West Market park at Huifeng Lake boat dock parking lot

🔥Top 3 must-see shows:
1️⃣ "Tang King’s Eastern Expedition" live equestrian show
✨Highlights: Phoenix flying + iron flower striking + fire pot
⏰Showtimes:
Mon-Fri 19:00 / 20:20
Extra show on weekends 21:30

2️⃣ "Tang Dynasty Cao Fei" grand water show
✨Highlights: Fountain + equestrian + fireworks show
📍New area under the Ferris wheel
⏰19:00-20:00

3️⃣ Prosperous Wharf triple hit
"Fragrant Dream Butterfly Dance" "Liyuan Opera Dream" "Silk and Bamboo Elegance"
The grand ancient style scenes are truly stunning!

🎡Must-experience activities:
✔️New Yuanzun area Huizhou-style garden
✔️Ferris wheel overlooking the dazzling night view
✔️Boat ride to enjoy the brilliant lights on both banks
✔️Acrobatics street showcasing folk skills
✔️"Sun-drying Autumn" photo spot for autumn vibes

🍴Food map:
【Specialty Restaurants】
Eight Banners Prince Hotpot
Wangchun River Dumpling House
Fourteen Prince Roast Chicken
【Market Snacks】
Xiaoshan Fried Cake
Chess Piece Sesame Cake
Tang Dynasty Barbecue

💡Travel tips:
✅Free warm-hearted rest stations are very thoughtful
✅Wearing comfortable shoes is important
✅Recommended to wear Hanfu and makeup for a more immersive experience
✅Arrive half an hour early to reserve seats for performances