Tangshan, Hebei—Luanzhou Ancient City

This ancient city has always been a place I long to visit, and today I just happen to pass by here on a business trip. I came here with a fulfilled wish and a happy mood. Transportation: Luanzhou has 2 train stations. Luanxian Station is located in the county, leaning towards the green-skinned trains. Luanhe Station is 18 kilometers north of the county, and whether you take the high-speed train depends on where you're coming from and how you're getting here. The ancient city of Luanzhou is shaped like a horizontal rectangle, like a pencil case; you can enter from either the West Gate or the East Gate (the East Gate has a city tower). It gets busier as you walk from the quiet outskirts to the center. In the middle, there is a 'Marriage Tower' where you can go to the second floor for 10 yuan to pray for a romantic connection. Next to it is a pagoda where everyone takes photos. Tickets to climb to the top are 20 yuan, but there is no elevator, so you have to climb the stairs yourself. That's why I didn't go up, and I've been to Caozhou Ancient City, which has a similar pagoda but with an elevator. If anyone has been up there, leave a photo to make me envious. The night view for photo ops is quite beautiful. Inside, there are ancient costume rentals and lanterns, full of festive atmosphere, probably because it's the off-season, the river channel isn't much. Both sides are the commercialized businesses we're familiar with. It's no surprise to see commercialization, but what's interesting is the loudspeakers of the vendors on both sides. They were so loud that my ears were buzzing and my head was swelling. It's funny how competitive they are, haha, 'My family's stinky tofu is the most authentic, please recognize and open your eyes,' and the like. Accommodation: I stayed at the Yunsang Yue Guesthouse in the ancient city. Because it's the off-season, it's not over a hundred yuan, and the environment is okay. I do wish there was a bunch of young people in the lobby to sit and chat over food and drinks~~~