Just got back from Tangshan, and seriously, don't come in June!

🌟🌊🏯🍢🚌 Tangshan in June is simply the Maldives of the North! This coastal city in Hebei, with the salty, fresh sea breeze of Bohai Bay on one side and the vibrant historical charm of a thousand years on the other, even the air carries the crispy aroma of Qizi Shaobing~ I've just scouted it out and returned, and this painstakingly compiled 3-day, 2-night guide will help you explore Tangshan's land and sea attractions! ​​📍Geography Highlights​​ Tangshan is like a sandwich – bordered by the Yanshan Mountains and the Great Wall to the north, and Bohai Bay to the south. The city center is just a 1.5-hour high-speed train ride from Beijing 🚄. The average temperature in June is a super comfortable 25℃; sun protection clothing and a straw hat are perfect during the day, and a light jacket is just right for the evening~ ​​🚗【3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary】​​ ​​Day 1: Time-Traveling Exploration Mode​​ 🌅 ​​Morning​​: Dive into the free Luanzhou Ancient City (8:00-22:00)! A ride on the Qinglong River sculling boat is a must (RMB 30/person). The boatwomen sing folk songs, and the dark tiled roofs and white walls on both banks look like an ink wash painting. Remember to take stunning Hanfu photos at Wenji Tower~ 🍜 ​​Noon​​: Head to "Tangshan Feast" (10:00-21:30)! On the first floor, you must try the honey sesame candy pulling demonstration at the snack street. On the second floor, the folk exhibition features moving shadow puppet robots 🤖. 🌃 ​​Evening​​: Hetou Old Street (16:00-23:00) is absolutely stunning! For RMB 58, watch "The Tang King's Eastern Expedition" live show + iron flower performance. At the waterfront market, buy some juicy mushroom and shrimp paste. When the lanterns light up, you'll instantly be transported back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty! ​​Day 2: Island & Industrial Wonders​​ 🌊 ​​Morning​​: Take a taxi to Yuetuo Island (8:30-17:30). The ticket, including the boat fare, is RMB 80! Stay in a waterfront cabin where the sea is right outside your window. When the tide recedes, you can grab a bucket and go clamming for small crabs 🦀. 🏭 ​​Afternoon​​: Kailuan Museum (9:00-16:30) is super impressive! Put on a miner's helmet and take a small train down a simulated mine shaft (RMB 40). It's chilly underground, remember to bring a jacket ❄️. 🍻 ​​Evening​​: Enjoy skewers at Meiyidao Night Market! I recommend the sesame paste grilled bread slices from "Xiaoshanyang BBQ" – the caramel aroma mixed with sesame paste is incredibly addictive. ​​Day 3: Artistic & Healing Day​​ 🌸 ​​Morning​​: Nanhu Park (free!) Rent a tandem bicycle (RMB 30/hour). The ceramic exhibition at the Lakeside Art Museum is breathtakingly beautiful, and Cloud Island Cafe is absolutely perfect for photos ☁️. 🛍️ ​​Afternoon​​: Explore the bookstore converted from a cement factory at Qixin 1889 Cultural and Creative Park. Buy Kailuan Coal Mine fridge magnets as souvenirs~ ​​🔥【TOP 5 Must-Visit Spots】​​ 1️⃣ ​​Tangshan Feast​​: A collection of 150+ snacks! Qizi Shaobing bursts with juicy meat filling when you bite into it, Xiaoshan Fried Cakes are golden and crispy, and you can also watch Pingju opera performances (free). 2️⃣ ​​Yuetuo Island​​: Stay in a waterfront cabin and watch the sunrise 🌅. Clamming tools are available for rent (RMB 20/set). Remember to check the tide table! 3️⃣ ​​Hetou Old Street​​: The ultimate night tour! Hanfu rental is RMB 50/set. The Ferris wheel overlooking the canal is super romantic (RMB 60/person). 4️⃣ ​​Luanzhou Ancient City​​: Free! The night view of Zijin Tower is incredibly beautiful. Listen to old men at tea stalls tell unofficial histories of Emperor Qianlong's trips to Jiangnan 🍵. 5️⃣ ​​Kailuan Museum​​: A great spot for industrial-style photos! The underground exploration is incredibly impressive, highly recommended for family trips 👨‍👧. ​​🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】​​ First choice: ​​Shangri-La Hotel, Tangshan​​! The only five-star hotel in the city, with bathtubs offering a view of Nanhu Park's night scenery 🌌. The breakfast buffet includes Gezha Hezi and freshly ground almond tea~ If you're on a budget, choose the ​​Yuetuo Island Waterfront Cabins​​ – who understands the feeling of waking up to the sound of waves in the morning! ​​🚌【Transportation Guide】​​ City buses are super convenient: • You 1 bus goes directly to Nanhu Park. • You 5 bus connects Tangshan Feast + Earthquake Memorial Museum. • For Yuetuo Island, carpooling is recommended (RMB 50/person). Bus K3 requires transfers, which is too troublesome 😭. ​​💡【Hard-Earned Tips】​​ • Use SPF50+ sunscreen at the beach! I got lazy and ended up with sandal tan lines... • Tangshan dialect is super interesting. "Zhibudao = Buzhidao (don't know)". Learn a few phrases and instantly become a local. • For seafood, go to Caofeidian Market. Remember to bargain for at least 70% off! ​​🍽️【Mouth-Watering Food List】​​ ​​Qizi Shaobing​​: The meat filling is like a small cannonball, and the flaky crust crumbles so much it can make a sound when it hits the table! ​​Gezha Qianzi​​: Mung bean flour wrapped meat, fried until golden, so fragrant with garlic sauce you'll lick your fingers. ​​Bohai Prawns​​: Steamed, the meat is so springy it could bounce like a ping-pong ball 🏓. ​​Honey Sesame Candy​​: It can stretch so long it could wrap around your neck three times, a must-try for sweet tooths! ​​Xiaoshan Fried Cakes​​: The molten red bean filling is so hot it burns your mouth, but you can't stop eating it. ​​💰【Estimated Cost Reference】​​ • Accommodation: Shangri-La RMB 800/night vs. Waterfront Cabin RMB 500/night • Food: RMB 50/person per meal, RMB 30 at the night market until you can barely stand • Transportation: Bus RMB 2/ride, taxi RMB 50/day • Activities: Total tickets approx. RMB 200 (excluding optional activities) Standing by the sea on Yuetuo Island, watching the sunset paint the windmills pink, I suddenly understood why Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan seven times~ Tangshan's sea is bluer than I imagined, its history more vivid than in textbooks, and even the street vendors' smiles have a unique Northern frankness. It's not as refined as an internet-famous city, but that raw yet warm authenticity is perhaps the true meaning of travel!