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
Useful Telephone Numbers: Tourist Complaints: 0315-2802893
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 0315-2219198, 2217768
Location: Seated in eastern part of Hebei Province, the city is 180 kilometers (112 miles) east of Beijing, 120 kilometers (75 miles) northeast of Tianjin and 125 kilometers (78 miles) west of Qinhuangdao with the Bohai Sea 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of the Tangshan downtown. Tangshan neighbors Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Henan, Shandong provinces
Physical Features: 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.
Climatic Features: Enjoying a warm-temperate monsoon climate, the city is dry in spring, hot and rainy in summer, and chilly in winter. The average annual temperature is near 11
C (51.8F), and its average yearly rainfall reaches 760 millimeters (30 inches).
When to Go: Summer and autumn are the beat seasons to visit - with the calm sea in summer, cool and pleasant weather in autumn.
History: 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.
Local Highlights: Ping Opera and Leting Drums Song (the most characteristic local operas); Tangshan Shadow Puppetry Play.
Special Local Products:
Handicrafts: shadow puppetry, willow knitting crafts
Foods: Jingdong chestnuts, Gushu golden thread small Jujube
Scenic Spots:
Eastern Qing Mausoleum: the most magnificent and well preserved architectural complex of Imperial Tombs of Ming and Qing Emperor with 15 catacombs
Jingzhong Mountain: a religious mountain well-known for its combination of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian buildings since Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
The Great Wall under Water: a part of the Great Wall constructed in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in northern Tangshan City with several passes submerged under the water of Xifeng Lake
Other sights:
Islets: Puti, Jinsha, Yuetuo
Mountains: Lingshan Mountain, Jiufeng Mountain
Tourist Tips: The transport from Tangshan to Beijing and Tianjin is convenient. There are many buses and trains a day to Beijing and Tianjing from Tangshan West Bus Station taking about 2 to 3 hours. In addition, Tangshan 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 Tangshan honey sesame candy and Chinese chessman shaped pancake are the favorite snacks of locals.
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Travelers' Voices on Tangshan City
1.
Aug. 6,2009 09:30 Reply
Mr.Bill Balatli(Tangshan) said:
My name is Bill. I work here in Tangshan. I teach English and I find Tanshan to be the most beautifull and peacefull city I lived in. There are alot of sites to visit. The pace of life is very layback here. the people are the friendliest you could find on earth.
Aug. 9,2009 09:26
Mrs.Alejandra(Argentina) replied:
I'll hope travel to Tangsham on december, to a Global Environmental Youth Convention with some students; may be you know about it. We are very excite to visit China !!. Would you tell us some tips for preparing the trip?
Aug. 10,2009 02:12
Mr.Bill(China) replied:
You can get a train from beijing to tangshan. It is about a 3 hour trip. I am not aware abput the conference, but i can find out.Email me on bill.balatli@hotmail.com and i will assist you
Thanking you
Bill Balatli
Aug. 20,2009 20:20
Mr.Rob Hannah(U.S.) replied:
Bill, How are the winters. I've been asked to teach at number 10 Middle School. I'm at hannah4462mi@yahoo.com
Oct. 27,2009 14:24
Mr.Hugh Allan(Canada) replied:
Hi Bill;
My name is Hugh Allan and I live in Canada. I am planning to come to China to teach English. I am looking for the right environment as I wish to make this a long term placement. I have been offered 2 or 3 jobs but after researching the cities on the internet I turned them down. Upon reading your comments about Tangshan I am definitely became interested. Would you be able to put me in touch with the school you teach at or provide me with their e-mail address so I could forward my resume to them.
I am 60 years old, have 3 years of university and 2 years of college. I am Tesol Certified and excited about the possibility of teaching there.
If I end up in Tangshan I will see you soon
Regards,
Hugh Allan,
hugh@hughallan.com
2.
Aug. 5,2009 13:59 Reply
Mr.Ray(Bangladesh) said:
I want to go Tangshan city, thanks Mr Yang, for your valued information, sure i will not miss that beautiful natural sceneries.
3.
Jun. 3,2009 22:35 Reply
Mr.Yang(China) said:
Hi, I’m a Chinese photography-lover. I found this page of Tangshan on the internet. I just want to tell you all photography lovers. Go to Tangshan and you can find a very beautiful beach called Leting. It’s also named Tangshan New Daihe Seashore and nicknamed the Repulse Bay in China mainland. Yes, it’s as beautiful as the Repulse Bay in Hong Kong, I think. I once drove to this seashore from Beijing. It took me about three hours by expressway. This beach is a newly-developed one. It’s quiet and the air is very fresh. I took some photos of the sunset. They are really very attractive.