Tangshan

Tangshan (唐山; Tángshān) is a city in Hebei.

Understand
Tangshan 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
Tangshan 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
The 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.

Eat


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.