Tangshan
Tangshan (唐山; Tángshān) is a city in Hebei.
Understand
editTangshan is a large administrative area known as a prefecture. Within this prefecture are the urban areas of Tangshan proper and several other cities, including Zunhua, which is home to the Eastern Qing Tombs, as well as Luanzhou and Qian'an.
According to the 2020 Census, Tangshan's urban population is 2,549,968, making it the 45th largest city in China. It is renowned as the country's largest steel-making city. Since 2013, Tangshan has been reducing its steel output to improve air quality in the region.
Get in
editTangshan Sannühe Airport is located 20 km from the city center. For those traveling from Beijing, both Beijing Capital Airport and Beijing Daxing Airport offer the option of an inter-provincial bus service.
High-speed rail service between Beijing Railway Station and Tangshan Railway Station takes between 60 to 100 minutes. There are also frequent regular-speed rail services between Tangshan North Railway Station and Beijing.
Get around
editThe earthquake memorial and park in the centre of town on Xinhua Road is an important focal point.
Tangshan is among the largest Chinese cities without a subway system.
See
editCentral Tangshan
edit- 1 Fenghuangshan Park (凤凰山公园), Wenhua Road, Lubei District (路北区文化路) (bus nos. 5, 28, 32, 49, 62, 77, Tourist Bus 2, Tourist Bus 3, Tourist Bus 4, Tourist Bus 6 and the Sightseeing Bus), ☏ +86 315 2815448. Open all day. Good views of the city can be obtained from a pagoda atop of a hill in this park. Free.
- 2 Tangshan Museum (唐山博物馆), 22 Longze South Road, Lubei District (路北区龙泽南路22号) (on the eastern side of Fenghuangshan Park; take bus no. 5, 15, 16, 27 or 37), ☏ +86 315 2855830. 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Monday (except when Monday falls on a public holiday. Free.
- 3 Tangshan Earthquake Museum (唐山抗震纪念馆), 102 Xinhua East Avenue, Lunan District (路南区新华东道102号) (bus nos. 4, 7, 8, 15, 26, 36, 38, 41, 54, 64, 210, D02, sub-route 118, sub-route D01, Tourist Bus 1, Tourist Bus 3, Tourist Bus 5, Tourist Bus 6, Tourist Bus 7 and the Sightseeing Bus), ☏ +86 315 2815873 (group bookings), +86 315 5265530 (general enquiries), +86 315 2851005 (complaints). 09:00-16:30 (April to October), 09:00-16:00 (November to March), closed on Mondays. Museum built in 1986 to commemorate the Tangshan Earthquake of 1976, the deadliest earthquake to strike China in modern times. Free.
- 4 South Lake Park (南湖公园, 南湖旅游景区 Nanhu Scenic Area), Lunan District (路南区) (the park has 6 official entrances; the main entrance is the one near the visitor center, which may be found on the southwestern side of the park at the corner of Danfeng Road (丹凤路) and Minghu Road (明湖路); take bus no. 84 or Tourist Bus 5 to get here from Tangshan Railway Station), toll-free: +86 400 9882016. 06:00-22:00. A large park centered around a lake. Free.
- 5 Kailuan National Mine Park (开滦国家矿山公园), 54 Xinhua East Avenue, Lunan District (路南区新华东道54号) (take bus no. 11, 16, 46, 79, 102, 118 or D02), toll-free: +86 400 9882016. 08:30-18:00, the ticket office closes at 16:30, the park is not open on Mondays. A major mining heritage park. It includes the site of China’s first mechanized coal mine as well as the starting point of the Tangxu Railway, the first railway built by Chinese people. Standard adult tickets are ¥36 for the Kailuan Museum and ¥40 for the railway museum; various combo tickets are also available; an all-inclusive ticket is ¥138 (which includes entry to both museums as well as a tour of the underground mine; tickets for the mine tour are not sold separately; children under 1.2 meters and adults over 70 are exempt from most fees; children must still pay to watch the 4D movies.
- 6 Tangshan Art Museum (唐山美术馆), Intersection of Jianshe Road and Xinyue Avenue, Lunan District (路南区建设路新岳道交叉口) (near the northeastern corner of South Lake Park; take Tourist Bus 5), ☏ +86 315 2830325, tangshanmeishuguan@126.com. 09:00-17:00, no entry in last 30 minutes, closed on Monday (except when Monday is a public holiday). Free.
- 7 Tangshan Science and Technology Museum (唐山科技馆), 14 Weiguo Road, Lunan District (路南区卫国路14号) (bus nos. 2, 10, 25, 35, 36, 38, 61, 64, 66, 99, 216), ☏ +86 315 2834791, tskjgxc@126.com. 09:30-16:30, no tickets issued after 16:00, closed on Monday. General admission is free.
Greater Tangshan
edit- 8 Xifengkou (喜峰口), Shitizi Village, Luanyang Town, Qianxi County (迁西县滦阳镇石梯子村) (get a long-distance bus from the main bus station to the town of Luanyang, then get a taxi from there), ☏ +86 315 5882781, +86 315 5623781, +86 315 5889781, xifengkou@126.com. Xifengkou is a strategic pass along the Great Wall of China and the site of a World War II battle. Besides the wall, visitors can also visit the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War Museum and the Taidao Garden. General admission is free; some attractions in the area may charge a fee.
- 9 Yuetuo Island (月坨岛), Leting County. A scenic island in the Bohai Gulf.
Do
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Seafood is a big part of Tangshan cuisine, featuring an abundance of crabs, shrimp, and clams freshly caught from the Bohai Sea, during the months when a fishing ban is not in effect. To experience a wide variety of local seafood, visiting one of the city's seafood buffets is recommended.
- Three Fishermen (渤海三个鱼夫蒸汽海鲜自助). This restaurant offers a unique dining experience where patrons can take a bucket to an aquatic market in the center of the establishment. Here, you can fill your bucket with fresh crabs, shellfish, and other seafood. Once you've made your selection, place it in a large pan in the middle of your table for steaming. The restaurant also features a section with raw salmon and tuna sashimi pieces. Excellent value and memorable experience. CNY 189 and CNY 100 deposit in case of waste.
