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Tangshan Hetou Old Street
Discover Tangshan Hetou Old Street with tips on top sights, local culture, food, and what to expect in this historic Tangshan destination. Learn more.
Opening Hours
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Ticket Price
Adult tickets are 98 yuan; other attractions inside require additional fees.
Location
No. 66, Yunhe West Road, Fengnan District, Tangshan City, Hebei Province
Overview
Hetou Old Street, located at No. 66, Yunhe West Road, Fengnan District, Tangshan City, Hebei Province, is an immersive cultural and tourism street built along the Tangjin Canal with the theme of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The scenic area integrates Tang-style architecture, folk culture, intangible cultural heritage performances, and light shows, and is known as the "Waterfront Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City." A visit of 3-4 hours is recommended. The best time to visit is after 4:00 PM, allowing you to appreciate the ancient architecture during the day and seamlessly connect with the evening lights and nighttime performances. The atmosphere is best after the lanterns are lit in the evening.
How to Get There
How to get there: High-speed rail: Arrive at Tangshan Station (not Tangshan North Station). From there, take a taxi for about 20 minutes, costing approximately 25 yuan, directly to the scenic area. Airplane: After landing at Tangshan Sannühe Airport, take a taxi for about 30 minutes to the scenic area. Public transport (highly recommended): From the city center, take Tourist Bus No. 3 directly to "Hetou Old Street Station" (get off right there); or take Bus No. 90 or 91 to "Yunhe Tangrenjie Station," then walk about 5 minutes to enter the park. There is also a direct online bus from Tangshan Station, costing 2 yuan. Driving: Navigate to "Hetou Old Street North Gate" or "Huifeng Lake Parking Lot." There are 7 parking lots around the scenic area with approximately 5,000 spaces, with a maximum parking fee of 10 yuan per day. The core experiences include: admiring thousands of Tang-style lanterns, watching the live-action "Tang Emperor's Eastern Expedition" show and the intangible cultural heritage of iron flower making, taking a canal cruise, taking photos in Hanfu (traditional Han clothing), and interacting with NPCs. The opening ceremony takes place around 6:30 PM, and evening performances are concentrated after 7:30 PM.
What to Expect
Hetou Old Street is approximately 1000 meters long, stretching along both banks of the canal. The entire street is paved with bluestone slabs; the surface is smooth, but comfortable flat shoes are recommended. The visitor center offers free stroller and wheelchair rentals. Numerous rest stations throughout the scenic area offer free hot drinks and luggage storage. The street is lined with numerous shops selling cultural and creative products, snacks, coffee, and gifts.
Practical Tips
- 1It is recommended to enter the park after 4:00 PM, so that you can take pictures of the clean street scenes during the day and seamlessly connect with the evening lights and night performances, allowing you to experience both daytime and nighttime atmospheres in one go.
- 2To see popular performances like "The Eastern Expedition of the Tang Emperor," you need to arrive 30-40 minutes early to secure a good seat, and most of the viewing will be standing, which can be physically demanding. Families with elderly people or young children should consider this carefully.
- 3In spring and autumn, it is recommended to bring a light jacket; in summer, pay attention to sun protection and mosquito repellent; and in winter, pay attention to keeping warm. There are not many places with shade in the scenic area, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun during the day.
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