Two-Day Family-Friendly Summer Trip to Tangshan | No-Regret Guide

#discoverchina Honestly, Tangshan is such an underrated gem! It was my first time visiting with my child during summer break, and we didn’t want to leave — there’s just so much to explore! If you’re planning to visit Tangshan with your kid, whether for a day or two, this guide is a must-save! Travel Options: By Car: From East 5th Ring Road (Beijing) — about 2 hr 20 min drive By Train: From Beijing Station — ~1 hr 4 min (Sample ticket price: ¥23.5) Itinerary Overview Day 1: Depart from Beijing Domar Amusement Park (多玛乐园) — Fun for kids! Day 2: Wujiazhuang Church (五家庄教堂) Qixin 1889 Cultural Park (启新1889) Xingguo Zen Temple (兴国禅寺) Nanhu Park (南湖公园) Tangshan Botanical Garden (唐山植物园) Tangshan Earthquake Ruins Park (唐山地震遗址公园) Tangshan Banquet Food Hall (唐山宴) Hetou Old Street (河头老街) Must-Visit Highlight: 唐山宴 | Tangshan Banquet Hall This spot alone is worth the trip! 1st Floor: Street-food heaven — try Qizi shaobing (chess-piece sesame biscuits), jian menzi (pan-fried starch cake), da la zha (fried cornmeal cake), xiaoshan fried pastries and more! There's also live shadow puppetry performances! 2nd Floor: Divided into 7 themed areas: Antique folk exhibits Wishing corridor Yanshan Academy, etc. It’s super aesthetic and photogenic — perfect for taking memorable family pics. Free parking available. #travel #thingstodo