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      • 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 11C(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

      燬cenic 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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      • Lucy (2008-02-26 10:30:37)

        The activities of deep indeed, I think the most important thing is for our future work, study and life to inspire and guide. This is a valuable asset.

      • Lucy (2008-02-26 10:30:37)

        The activities of deep indeed, I think the most important thing is for our future work, study and life to inspire and guide. This is a valuable asset.

      • Lucy (2008-02-26 10:30:37)

        The activities of deep indeed, I think the most important thing is for our future work, study and life to inspire and guide. This is a valuable asset.

      • Lucy (2008-02-26 10:30:37)

        The activities of deep indeed, I think the most important thing is for our future work, study and life to inspire and guide. This is a valuable asset.

      • Lucy (2008-02-26 10:30:37)

        The activities of deep indeed, I think the most important thing is for our future work, study and life to inspire and guide. This is a valuable asset.

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