Tangshan City, located in eastern part of Hebei Province, is 180 kilometers east of Beijing, 120 kilometers northeast of Tianjin and 125 kilometers west of Qinhuangdao with the Bohai Sea 40 kilometers south of the Tangshan downtown. The city of Tangshan neighbors Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Henan, Shandong provinces.
Facts of Tangshan
Chinese Name: 唐山 (táng shān)
Location: in eastern part of Hebei Province
Population: 7,190,000 (Urban Population: 3,010,000)
Area: 13,472 square kilometers (5205 square miles
Nationalities: Han, Man, Hui, Mongol
Administrative Division: 6 districts (Lubei, Lunan, Guye, Kaiping, Fengrun, Fengnan); 6 counties (Luan, Luannan, Leting. Qianxi, Yutian, Tanghai); 2 county-level cities (Zunhua, Qian'an); 4 development zones; 1 precinct; I industrial area
History of Tangshan
According to archaeological discoveries, it was validated that this area was inhabited as far back as 45,000 years ago. It became a shire in Han dynasties (206BC-220AD) and obtained its name 'Tangshan' by the Dachengshan Mountain which was vouchsafed by the emperor in Tang Dynasty (618-907). Since Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it has been an industrial center and was officially founded as a city in 1938.
What to see in Tangshan?
Situated at the bottom of Yanshan Mountain's southern slope, the north of the city occupies mountainous areas, the central plain and the coastline of 199.3 kilometers (124 miles) to the south. Coal, iron, petroleum, natural gas, and salt make up the main natural resources. Here lists top attractions in Tangshan.
When to visit Tangshan?
Enjoying a warm-temperate monsoon climate, Tangshan is dry in spring, hot and rainy in summer, and chilly in winter. The average annual temperature is near 11
C (51.8
F), and its average yearly rainfall reaches 760 millimeters (30 inches).
Summer and autumn are the beat seasons to visit - with the calm sea in summer, cool and pleasant weather in autumn.
How to reach tangshan?
Tangshan Sannühe Airport is about 20km (12mi) to downtown. It operates direct flights to/from 14 doemstic cities, including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi'an, etc. Shuttle bus, city bus and taxi are all available in the airport.
Tangshan Railway Station and North Railway Station serve the public. Trains to Beijing, Tianjin, Harbin, Qinhuangdao and other major domestic cities operate now. The transport from Tangshan to Beijing and Tianjin is convenient. There are many buses and trains a day to Beijing and Tianjing from the local West Bus Station taking about 2 to 3 hours.
Tangshan Travel Tips
Dining in Tangshan: The local dishes have typical salty flavor of North China. Sea cucumber with pork joint, sliced fish with sauce and braised turtle rim are the specialties while the local honey sesame candy and Chinese chessman shaped pancake are the favorite snacks of locals.
Shopping in Tangshan: shadow puppetry, willow knitting crafts; Jingdong chestnuts, Gushu golden thread small Jujube.
Nightlife in Tangshan: travel in Tangshan, you can enjoy nighlife to see Ping Opera and Leting Drums Song (the most characteristic local operas); Tangshan Shadow Puppetry Play.
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0315-2802893
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 0315-2219198, 2217768
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