Tangshan
Tangshan is a coastal, industrial prefecture-level city in the northeast of Hebei province.
It is located in the eastern part of Hebei Province and the northeastern part of the North China Plain. It is located in the central area of the Bohai Rim and serves as the main traffic corridor to the Northeast. The city faces the Bohai Sea in the south, the Yan Mountains in the north, Qinhuangdao across the Luan River to the east, and Tianjin to the west.
Getting to Tangshan
- 01Tangshan Sannühe Airport
- 02Tangshan Railway Station
Things to do
- 01Hetou Old Street
Hetou Old Street is an immersive cultural and tourism district that integrates culture, tourism, and entertainment.
- 02Tangshan Shadow Puppet Theme Park
- 03Tangshan Banquet
Where to 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. Three Fishermen (渤海三个鱼夫蒸汽海鲜自助).
- 01Small Sichuan Spicy Chicken Nuggets
The same model as the well-known Internet celebrity ‘Wulala’, [Little Sichuan Spicy Chicken Nuggets].
- 02Jiujiu Restaurant
The menu at Jiujiu Restaurant is classic Tangshan home-cooked style.
Getting around Tangshan the local way
- Go nextZunhua — Site of the Eastern Qing Tombs, one of China’s most important imperial mausoleum complexes; an easy day trip from Tangshan.
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