A Literary Small Town Near Beijing: 8-Hour Food & Culture Walk in Zhuozhou Old Street

Weekend escape to this quaint and nostalgic small town🏠
Just 20 minutes from Beijing📍Perfect for a day trip❗
The old street here preserves 1980s charm with historic buildings, local snacks, and artsy photo walls—plus wallet-friendly prices👇
‼️Your ultimate🌈one-day citywalk guide is here~

🗺️Itinerary: See Figure 2🟡
🔜Gulou Street➡️Zhuozhou Museum➡️Old District➡️Liao Dynasty Twin Pagodas➡️Fried Sesame Cake Wrap➡️Sixth Patriarch Zen Temple

1️⃣Gulou Street: Zhuozhou’s bustling commercial hub full of local life🍜
Grab breakfast here—locals swear by Lao Ma’s Tofu Pudding and Lao Fang’s Steamed Buns🥟
Hidden photo spot🤫Turn into Shanggong Street, then right to find the mural: "We Love Zhuozhou So Much"📸

2️⃣Zhuozhou Museum: Free entry with ID🎫
Explore ancient Zhuoshui River history to modern development⚱️
The treasure? A painted Eastern Han pottery lamp—budget ~1 hour

3️⃣Old District: Left twice from the museum, walk minutes to the📸
"Young People, May You Illuminate Zhuozhou" mural—insta-worthy literary vibes📚

4️⃣Liao Dynasty Twin Pagodas: Stroll further to see South Tower (Zhidu Temple) & North Tower (Yunju Temple)🪔
Soak in 1,000 years of history, with photogenic alleys everywhere🎬

5️⃣Fried Sesame Cake Wrap: A local must-eat🤤
Freshly fried cake stuffed with sausage and veggies—only ¥5🥙

6️⃣Sixth Patriarch Zen Temple: A café hidden in a village with red walls☕
Perfect for a lazy afternoon + a dozen adorable cats🐱

🚅Transport:
Trains are fastest❗Zhuozhou Station is closer downtown; Zhuozhou East has more departures. Walk between nearby spots🚶🏻‍♀️

🍢Food:
Beyond breakfast & cake wraps, try donkey burgers (round, unlike Beijing’s) and beef pancake soup🍜

💨What are you waiting for? Pick a weekend and start this spontaneous Zhuozhou citywalk!~