【Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei 1h Direct High-Speed Rail｜4 Lesser-Known Weekend Trips】

Tired of crowded places? These 4 cities are just 1 hour away by high-speed rail, with an average cost of 200 RMB for a fun time. Weekend trips can be spontaneous and hassle-free!

🏭 Tangshan (Industrial Style Photo Paradise)
What to do?
1️⃣ Nanhu Park: Free! Huge lake view + the popular Cat's Sky City, super romantic light show at dusk
2️⃣ Kailuan Mining Park: Experience miner life underground (student ticket 30 RMB), super cool industrial style scenes
3️⃣ Tangshan Banquet: One-stop to try all eastern Hebei snacks, Qizi Shaobing 2 RMB each
Hidden gems
✔️ Stay at Tangshan Shangri-La, 300+ RMB for a five-star lake view room
✔️ Fengnan Canal Night Market, a local secret barbecue stall

🏯 Baoding (Zhili Cultural Treasure)
What to do?
1️⃣ Zhili Governor’s Office: 30 RMB to see "Half a Qing History," red walls perfect for photos rivaling the Forbidden City
2️⃣ Donkey Meat Sandwich Shop Battle: Old Lv Tou vs Yan Family, 5 RMB each for donkey meat sandwiches
Must eat
✔️ Bai Yunzhang Steamed Buns: Juicy beef filling, perfect with millet porridge
✔️ Rock Sugar Hawthorn King: Freshly boiled syrup, 5 RMB per skewer

🌊 Cangzhou (Martial Arts + Seafood Freedom)
What to do?
1️⃣ Wu Qiao Acrobatic World: 80 RMB to see real kung fu, jaw-dropping chest-breaking stone act
2️⃣ Huanghua Port Tide Hunting: Free! Dig clams, catch crabs, remember to check the tide schedule
3️⃣ Qingfenglou Night Market: 3 donkey meat sandwiches for 10 RMB, super satisfying with lamb intestine soup
Avoid pitfalls
✔️ Choose morning shows for martial arts performances, afternoons are too hot
✔️ Seafood market is freshest after 3 PM

⛰️ Xingtai, Hebei (Taihang Mountain Secret Realm)
What to do?
1️⃣ Grand Canyon Glass Walkway: 60 RMB to challenge 300 meters suspended walkway, super cool valley in summer
2️⃣ Qian Nanyu Apple Picking: Visit from August to October, 5 RMB per jin for fresh-picked apples
3️⃣ Xingtai Museum: Free! Warring States artifacts + immersive exhibition halls
Local recommendations
✔️ Qingfenglou Roujiamo: 8 RMB for a super large sandwich
✔️ Qilihe Cycling: Free 1-hour shared bike ride

📌 Weekend Travel Tips
▫️ Transportation: All high-speed trains from Beijing are within 1 hour; renting a car is recommended for tide hunting in Cangzhou
▫️ Accommodation: Stay on Yuhua Road in Baoding, near Dahuoquan Park in Xingtai
▫️ Essentials: Sunscreen (strong UV at Cangzhou seaside), comfortable shoes (Xingtai canyon requires hiking)