Tangshan | Beijing also has a "Great Tang All Night City".

|Beijing also has a "Great Tang All Night City". Tangshan | Beijing also has a "Great Tang All Night City" I always felt that Beijing needed a place like the Great Tang All Night City, and now it's here. Located in Tangshan, Hetou Old Street is the best place in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region to experience the Tang Dynasty. Hetou Old Street is located in Tangshan City. It is very convenient to drive from Beijing/Tianjin or take the high-speed rail. Spend a weekend and travel back to the Tang Dynasty. This was originally the head of two artificial canals in Tangshan City, the Meihe River and the Tangjin Canal, hence the name "Hetou Town". The Meihe River was excavated in 1881 and was the first lifeline for transporting coal from the Kaiping Mine. During the canal's heyday, merchants gathered here and it was a prosperous place. Unfortunately, it later declined, leaving behind a Chinatown. After a ten-year hiatus, the area has been transformed into an old town with a Tang Dynasty theme, which is now Hetou Old Street. As for why Tangshan is building Tang culture, it is related to the name of Tangshan. It is said that when Emperor Taizong of Tang led an expedition to Goryeo, he stationed troops on a mountain north of Tangshan. This mountain was therefore called Tangshan, and the name was used for the town. From this perspective, it is natural for Tangshan to build Tang culture. As it was just built, the area is not yet well-known. However, due to its internet celebrity status and the lack of Tang culture carriers in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, it has quickly become popular. The crowds are lively, and the female tourists dressed in Tang Dynasty costumes on the street add to the atmosphere. Let's talk about the travel experience: About the entrance: Hetou Old Street has three gates, and all three can be used to enter and exit. Many people say to enter from the south gate, but I think it doesn't matter which gate you enter from. The best way to explore is to walk around the canal. No matter which way you go, you will end up back where you started. If you only want to take a boat, it is recommended to enter from the south gate. About the route: The best way to experience the area is on foot. It is not recommended to take a boat, as the scenery from the boat is not as good as walking along the canal bridges on both sides. It is recommended to walk around the canal bridges. You can see almost everything, and you will pass by the main performance areas. About the boat trip: Take a boat from Shengshi Wharf, the full journey costs 98 yuan, and the half journey costs 58 yuan. About dining: The dining area of Hetou Old Street is near the Water Market, which is the south end of the canal. All restaurants are concentrated here, but the taste is average, and most of the dishes are pre-made. If you want to eat authentic Tangshan cuisine, it is recommended to go to the city. About tickets: Originally, there was no entrance fee, but this year, an entrance fee has been introduced. The current ticket policy is: weekdays 58 yuan, weekends 78 yuan, holidays + winter and summer vacations 98 yuan. About time: Generally, the park opens at 4 pm, and performances start around 4 pm. However, in my opinion, these performances are optional. The most important experience is the night view. You can also come after dinner, as the food in the scenic area is not very good.