【Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei 1h Direct High-Speed Rail｜4 Lesser-Known Weekend Trips】

Tired of crowded places? These 4 cities are just 1 hour away by high-speed rail, with an average cost of 200 RMB for a fun time. Weekend trips can be spontaneous and hassle-free! 🏭 Tangshan (Industrial Style Photo Paradise) What to do? 1️⃣ Nanhu Park: Free! Huge lake view + the popular Cat's Sky City, super romantic light show at dusk 2️⃣ Kailuan Mining Park: Experience miner life underground (student ticket 30 RMB), super cool industrial style scenes 3️⃣ Tangshan Banquet: One-stop to try all eastern Hebei snacks, Qizi Shaobing 2 RMB each Hidden gems ✔️ Stay at Tangshan Shangri-La, 300+ RMB for a five-star lake view room ✔️ Fengnan Canal Night Market, a local secret barbecue stall 🏯 Baoding (Zhili Cultural Treasure) What to do? 1️⃣ Zhili Governor’s Office: 30 RMB to see "Half a Qing History," red walls perfect for photos rivaling the Forbidden City 2️⃣ Donkey Meat Sandwich Shop Battle: Old Lv Tou vs Yan Family, 5 RMB each for donkey meat sandwiches Must eat ✔️ Bai Yunzhang Steamed Buns: Juicy beef filling, perfect with millet porridge ✔️ Rock Sugar Hawthorn King: Freshly boiled syrup, 5 RMB per skewer 🌊 Cangzhou (Martial Arts + Seafood Freedom) What to do? 1️⃣ Wu Qiao Acrobatic World: 80 RMB to see real kung fu, jaw-dropping chest-breaking stone act 2️⃣ Huanghua Port Tide Hunting: Free! Dig clams, catch crabs, remember to check the tide schedule 3️⃣ Qingfenglou Night Market: 3 donkey meat sandwiches for 10 RMB, super satisfying with lamb intestine soup Avoid pitfalls ✔️ Choose morning shows for martial arts performances, afternoons are too hot ✔️ Seafood market is freshest after 3 PM ⛰️ Xingtai, Hebei (Taihang Mountain Secret Realm) What to do? 1️⃣ Grand Canyon Glass Walkway: 60 RMB to challenge 300 meters suspended walkway, super cool valley in summer 2️⃣ Qian Nanyu Apple Picking: Visit from August to October, 5 RMB per jin for fresh-picked apples 3️⃣ Xingtai Museum: Free! Warring States artifacts + immersive exhibition halls Local recommendations ✔️ Qingfenglou Roujiamo: 8 RMB for a super large sandwich ✔️ Qilihe Cycling: Free 1-hour shared bike ride 📌 Weekend Travel Tips ▫️ Transportation: All high-speed trains from Beijing are within 1 hour; renting a car is recommended for tide hunting in Cangzhou ▫️ Accommodation: Stay on Yuhua Road in Baoding, near Dahuoquan Park in Xingtai ▫️ Essentials: Sunscreen (strong UV at Cangzhou seaside), comfortable shoes (Xingtai canyon requires hiking)