Great places to visit around Beijing during the May Day holiday!
by EnchantedDreamscape399
Apr 24, 2025
Still don’t know where to go during the National Day holiday? Come check in at Hétóu Old Street in Tangshan! 🤩
📍Location: Hétóu Old Street Scenic Area, Lubei District, Tangshan City, Hebei Province
⏰Opening Hours: 14:00-22:30 (Last entry at 21:30)
🎫Ticket Information:
✔️Weekdays 58 RMB
✔️Weekends 78 RMB
✔️Holidays/Summer and Winter Vacations 98 RMB
Highly recommend entering after 4 PM! You can enjoy the autumn scenery during the day and witness the breathtaking night view when thousands of lanterns light up at dusk 🏮
🔥Must-see Performances:
🎭 Tang King’s Eastern Expedition (19:00/20:00, two shows)
A 40-minute immersive show featuring intangible cultural heritage iron flower forging, equestrian duels, and fire pot acrobatics! It’s best to reserve your spot an hour in advance~
👉Tip: The iron flower show opens on the right side first, so you can sit in the back three rows and move to the front rows when the left side opens~
🐫 Silk Road Camel Bells
Take a journey back to the ancient Silk Road and experience the spirit of the caravan
💃 Courtesan Parade
Ancient costume beauties parade, stunning looks! Perfect for photos
🎪 Street Performances (every half hour)
✔️ Tumbler Fairy
✔️ Sword Swallowing
✔️ Shadow Puppetry
✔️ Royal Marriage Proposal
📸 Best Photo Spots:
🎡 Ferris Wheel: Changes into various cute emoji faces
🏯 Floating Market: Great atmosphere for overhead shots from the second floor
🛶 Prosperity Wharf: Night cruise with amazing views
🦌 Spirit Deer Asking the Way: Stunning art installation
🌉 Canal Corridor: Excellent views on both sides
😋 Must-try Foods:
🥠 Chess Piece Sesame Cake
🥞 Tangshan Big Rice Cake
🍡 Xiaoshan Fried Cake
🍰 Mingyuanzhai Pastries
🥛 Tang Xiaozhu Yogurt
🥟 Wanghechun Dumpling House
🍞 Tang Xiaoyan Large Bread
Quickly save this guide and come experience a unique grand Tang night feast! 🌟
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