Dream back to the Tang Dynasty! Just 1.5 hours direct from Beijing! An immersive time travel destination

😊 One place where you can still be in a meeting in Beijing in the afternoon and by evening stand in the brightly lit streets of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, watching iron flowers bloom in the night sky over the canal. 🌟 This is not a dream, but a treasure within the 1.5-hour high-speed rail circle — Tangshan·Hetou Old Street. Officially reopened on December 11, with brand new winter light displays and discounts ready, isn’t this the perfect time to experience it? 🚗 Transportation Guide (focused on speed) 🚙 Self-drive: Navigate to “Hetou Old Street,” a steady 1.5-hour drive from Beijing or Tianjin, with a large parking lot available at the scenic area. 🚄 High-speed rail: Get off at “Tangshan Station,” then a 20-minute taxi ride to the destination, even more convenient than some places in the city. 🎫 Latest Tickets and Discounts (must-see! Policy changed) 📝 The free reservation for November has ended; now it’s the Winter Theme Season (December 11, 2025 - January 15, 2026). 1. Winter Discount Package: 🌈 Monday to Friday: 78 RMB/person. For an extra 10 RMB on the ticket, choose one experience from the Ferris wheel, Fly Over Hebei, or a one-way boat ride; for an extra 20 RMB, watch the flagship show “Tang King’s Eastern Expedition.” 🎉 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 98 RMB/person. For an extra 20 RMB, choose one of the above experiences. 🌟 Must-visit Immersive Experiences 🎭 This is not a static ancient street but a giant Tang Dynasty live-action role-playing scene with all NPCs. 🐎 “Tang King’s Eastern Expedition”: The crown jewel! Real horse battles, cannon effects, formation martial arts — an incredibly stunning scene that instantly transports you back to the warlike Zhenguan era. 🌊 Canal Night Tour and Iron Flower Show: Board a painted boat to cruise a thousand meters of the canal at night, with Tang-style lanterns lighting both banks like daylight. At the right moment, a sky full of “iron water meteors” bursts overhead — a romantic and fiery intangible cultural heritage craft beyond words. 🎪 East Market Street Variety Garden: Hundreds of NPCs roam here, maybe a green-clad old man selling flowers or a roly-poly girl giving you small gifts. Shadow puppetry, Laoting drum, and the intangible cultural heritage performance of the “Three Flowers of Eastern Hebei” opera are scattered in the street theaters, with heritage around every corner. 🎡 “Light of Tangshan” Ferris Wheel: Step into a romantic cabin, rise high, and take in the dazzling lights of the canal and Tang-style streets — the perfect finale experience. 🍲 Taste of Tangshan 🥢 Don’t forget, this is also a food hub! Visit the floating market to try Tangshan’s specialty “Lezha” made from mung bean flour, or buy some crispy chess-piece baked cakes. The local greeting “Lai qie (ke) le, dian li qing!” is the most authentic welcome. 📌 Thoughtful Tips ⏰ Best visiting time: Recommended to enter after 3-4 PM to enjoy the beautiful light and shadow of daytime, dusk, and early night lighting all in one visit. ☕ Warm services: Multiple “Warm Stations” inside the scenic area offer free hot drinks, heat packs, and more — the details really boost the experience. 🧣 Dress advice: For outdoor winter activities, be sure to wear warm Hanfu or thick coats.