Tangshan

Tangshan (唐山; Tángshān) is a city in Hebei. Tangshan is also renowned as the country's largest steel-making city, although it has been reducing its steel output to improve air quality. == Understand == Tangshan is a large administrative area known as a prefecture, with a population of 2,550,000 (2020). 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. === History === Tangshan was named after Dacheng Mountain (formerly known as Tangshan) located in the central urban area. During the Shang Dynasty, it belonged to the Guzhu and Shanrong states. In the Warring States period, it was part of the Yan territory, and in the Han Dynasty, it belonged to Youzhou. During the Tang Dynasty, it was under Pingzhou and Jizhou; under the Liao and Jin dynasties, it belonged to Nanjing Dao, Zhongdu Road, and Beijing Road. In the Yuan Dynasty, it was administered under Zhongshu Province, Dadu Road, and Yongping Road. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, it belonged to Shuntian Prefecture, Yongping Prefecture, and Zunhua Subprefecture. In 1877 (the third year of the Guangxu Emperor of the Qing Dynasty), Qiaotun Town was established and later renamed Tangshan Town. After the founding of the Republic of China in 1912, the administrative divisions largely followed those of the Qing period. In 1929, Zhili Province was renamed Hebei Province. On January 28, 1939, the puppet East Hebei Anti-Communist Autonomous Government officially designated Tangshan as a city due to its important economic and political position. It was first called the “Tangshan Municipal Government,” and later renamed the “Tangshan Municipal Office.” After Japan’s surrender in 1945, the Nationalist government in Beiping (Beijing) sent officials to take over the former puppet administration and set up an inspector’s office. In 1976, Tangshan was struck by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake. In minutes, 85 percent of its buildings collapsed or were rendered unusable, all services failed, and most of the highway and railway bridges collapsed or were seriously damaged. The official death toll was 242,469 (although historians put the toll as high as 300,000), making it the deadliest earthquake in recorded world history. === Climate === Tangshan is located in North China, between 117° and 119° east longitude and 38° and 40° north latitude. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the Bohai Sea to the east, it lies near the Yanshan Mountains in the west, with terrain generally higher in the west and lower in the east. As a typical temperate continental monsoon climate region, it has distinct seasons, abundant sunlight, and concentrated rainfall, reflecting the characteristic climate of northern China. Tangshan has a warm temperate, semi-humid continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and a generally mild atmosphere. Spring is dry and windy with high evaporation and rapid warming. Summer is hot and humid, dominated by southeasterly monsoon winds and heavy rainfall. Autumn is cool and sunny with calm winds, while winter is cold and dry under the influence of northwesterly winds. The best time to visit is from April to October, when the weather is most pleasant. == Get in == === By plane === 1 Tangshan Sannühe Airport (IATA: TVS, 唐山三女河机场), Fengrun District (唐山丰润区) (about 20 km northeast of the city centre). It is a joint military–civilian airport, providing regular domestic flights to major Chinese cities such as Shanghai, Chongqing, Xian, Harbin, Dalian, Haikou, Chengdu, Wuhan, and Changsha. (updated Nov 2025) Airport bus Airport Bus Route 1, serving stops at Department Store – Tangshan Hotel – Tangshan Hengmao International Metropolis – Tangshan Airport, departs at 8:00. Only one service operates daily. Airport Bus Route 2, via Hengmao Metropolis – Tangshan Airport, departs at 18:05 and 21:00. Service operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Airport Bus Route 3, via Hengmao Metropolis – Tangshan Airport, departs at 10:50, 16:00, 18:05, 21:00. Services operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. === By train === 2 Tangshan Railway Station (唐山站), 160 Zhanqian Road South, Lubei District (路北区站前南路160号). A major transport hub integrating rail, bus and taxi services in Tangshan. High-speed rail service between Beijing Railway Station and Tangshan Railway Station takes 60 to 100 minutes. Tangshan Station features a dedicated taxi waiting area. Passengers may proceed directly from the basement level via the sunken plaza to queue at the taxi rank. (updated Nov 2025) There are also frequent regular-speed rail services between Beijing and Tangshan North Railway Station. Public transport connections Tangshan Bus Route 2, operates between Tangshan Station and Qixin Interchange. First and last departures from Tangshan Station are at 05:20 and 21:30 respectively. Tangshan Bus Route 4 operates between Tangshan Station and Yanhelou. First and last departures from Tangshan Station are at 05:20 and 21:00 respectively. Tangshan Bus Route 6 operates between Dingjiatun Depot and Shuizhuang West Exit. First and last departures from Dingjiatun Depot are at 05:40 and 20:00 respectively. The bus fare is ¥1 per person (¥2 during the air-conditioning period). == 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. === By bus === Tangshan bus. (updated Nov 2025)Tangshan operates distinctive bus routes for tourism, facilitating both local residents and visitors from elsewhere in exploring, sightseeing and shopping within the city. Tangshan's public transport tourist routes provide access to the following attractions: Tangshan South Lake Park Tourist Area, Qinglong Mountain Tourist Area, Tangjin Canal Ecological Tourism Resort (Hetao Old Street), Dazhao Park, Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Monument Square, Kailuan National Mining Park, Peiren Historical and Cultural Street, Fenghuangshan Park, China (Tangshan) Industrial Museum, Dachengshan Park, Tangshan Ceramic Park, Tangshan Flower Sea, and Tangshan Wildlife Park. Tangshan Bus Tour Route 1, operates between Bus Company No. 5 (first stop) and Liutun Village (last stop). The route passes through South Lake Park, Tangshan Botanical Garden, and the Earthquake Memorial Park. First and last bus times at the starting point: 06:30–18:00. Flat fare: ¥2 per person. Tangshan Bus Tour Route 2, Guyi North Ring Hub Station(first stop), Qinglong Mountain Tourist Area (last stop). First and last bus times at starting point: 07:30–15:30. Full fare: ¥2 per person. Tangshan Bus Tour Route 3, operates between Tongyuan Plaza (first stop) and Canal Tangren Street (final stop). The route passes Tangshan Zoo, Municipal Government, Nanhu International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Tangshan Grand Theatre, and other landmarks. First and last departures from the starting point: 06:00–19:00. Flat fare: ¥4 per person. === By taxi === Taxis start at ¥10 for the first 2 km, then charge ¥2.5 per additional kilometer, with a waiting fee of ¥2 for every 5 minutes. == See == === Central Tangshan === 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, tangshanbwg@163.com. 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Monday (except when Monday falls on a public holiday. The Tangshan Museum is a comprehensive museum that highlights both the city’s ancient history and its industrial development. The museum houses more than 17,000 cultural relics, including artifacts from the Neolithic Dacianshan site and exhibits tracing Tangshan’s evolution from early settlements to a modern industrial hub. Among its most remarkable collections are the Naoma Elephant ivory fossils, unearthed in 1958 from the Zhua Village site in Qian’an and dating back about 42,000 years. These large and well-preserved fossils provide valuable scientific and historical insight into the prehistoric environment of the region. One of the museum’s most treasured items is a perforated red copper ornament excavated from the Dacianshan ruins, considered one of the earliest known metal artifacts in China. The museum also showcases Tangshan’s distinctive cultural heritage, featuring local forms of folk art such as shadow puppetry, Pingju opera, and Leting drum storytelling, known collectively as the “Three Blossoms of Eastern Hebei.” Free. (updated Jun 2024) 3 Tangshan Earthquake Museum (唐山抗震博物馆), 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), tskzmemorial@163.com. 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. (updated Jun 2024) 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. (updated Jun 2024) 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. (updated Jun 2024) 8 Tangshan Library (唐山图书馆), No. 6 Danfeng Road, South District (河北路南区丹凤路6号) (From Tangshan Station, take bus route 18 or 210 to the "Municipal Party Committee Station" stop and proceed on foot.), ☏ +86 315 2831590. 09:00-18:00. The city's principal public cultural facility. Completed in 2015, the new building blends contemporary design with traditional Chinese academy architecture, offering a tranquil and aesthetically pleasing environment. Housing approximately 750,000 volumes, it features self-service borrowing and returning facilities, an electronic reading area, and a children's reading zone, making it ideal for leisurely reading and exploring local culture. Free. (updated Nov 2025) 9 Anti-seismic Monument Square (唐山抗震纪念碑广场), 102 Xinhua East Road, Lunan District (路南区新华东道102号) (take the bus from Tangshan Station to the city centre, then proceed on foot), ☏ +86 315 5265530. 24 hours. This large public square was constructed to commemorate the 1976 Tangshan earthquake. Its imposing central monument features relief carvings depicting scenes of nationwide relief efforts. Surrounded by water features and green spaces, it provides an ideal setting for leisurely strolls and photography. Free. (updated Nov 2025) 10 Datang Xingguo temple (大唐兴国禅寺), No. 18, Beixindong Road, Qiaotun Subdistrict, Lu Bei District（路北区乔屯街道北新东道18号）. 07:30-16:00. This Tang Dynasty-inspired architectural complex features a central axis lined with principal structures including the Mountain Gate, Hall of the Heavenly Kings, and Great Hero Hall. (updated Nov 2025) 11 Tangshan Zoo (唐山动物园), Kaiyue Road, Kaiping District, ☏ +86 0315 3360239. 09:00-17:00. Tangshan Zoo is one of the larger zoos in the region, boasting a diverse array of animal species including pandas, lions, tigers, and various birds. The park offers a beautiful environment, making it ideal for family outings and introducing children to the wonders of wildlife. Free. (updated Nov 2025) 12 Tangshan Flower Sea (唐山花海), Kaiyue Road, Kaiping District. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-19:00. During spring and summer, flowers bloom profusely, creating a spectacular sea of blossoms. This location is ideal for flower viewing, photography, picnics, and leisurely walks, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature's beauty and tranquillity. Tangshan Flower Sea offers a tree adoption programme. Admission is ¥59 per person. Free. (updated Nov 2025) === Greater Tangshan === 13 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. 14 Yuetuo Island (月坨岛), Leting County. A scenic island in the Bohai Gulf. == Do == 1 Hetou Old Street (河头老街), ☏ +86 315-8582222. 14:00-22:30. Hetou Old Street is an immersive cultural and tourism district that integrates culture, tourism, and entertainment. Visitors can wear Hanfu to visit, interact with NPCs to complete tasks, earn silver tickets, and use the banknotes to exchange for fruits and vegetables, cultural and creative gifts, etc. You can also watch many live-action dramas and national intangible cultural heritage performances, which will fully satisfy your sense of experience. ¥98. (updated Oct 2025) 2 Tangshan Shadow Puppet Theme Park (唐山皮影主题乐园) (opposite Nanhusoccer Hotel on Nanhu Avenue, Lunan District), ☏ +86 315-6371208. 09:00-18:00. A cultural theme park dedicated to Tangshan’s traditional shadow puppet art, one of the “Three Blossoms of Eastern Hebei.” Visitors can learn about the history of shadow puppetry, watch live performances, and even try hands-on activities such as operating puppets or creating simple shadow figures. It’s an engaging place for families and travelers interested in local folk culture. (updated Nov 2025) 3 Tangshan Banquet (唐山宴), 50 m south of the International Convention and Exhibition Center in the Nanhu Scenic Area, Lunan District, ☏ +86 315-5102222. 10:00-22:00. Tangshan Banquet is a highly representative cultural and tourism landmark in Tangshan. As China's first food culture museum, with a "five streets, two lanes, one river and one world" layout, it integrates catering, folk customs, culture and experience. It has become a must-see attraction with its immersive experience and rich connotations.You can not only visit folk items inside, but also taste traditional food inside (updated Nov 2025) === Festivals === Nanhu Lantern Festival (南湖灯会). 15:00-22:00. Held every year from January 22 to March 1 during the Lunar New Year at Nanhu Park, the festival features colorful lantern displays, light shows, and cultural performances. Tangshan International Ceramics Expo (唐山国际陶瓷博览会). M–F 09:00–18:00; Sa Su & public holidays 09:00–18:30. This is one of the most internationally renowned festivals in Tangshan. It is held every September at the Tangshan International Convention and Exhibition Center. Tangshan is known as the "Porcelain Capital of the North". The Ceramics Expo brings together many domestic and foreign ceramic brands and works of masters. You can appreciate exquisite artistic ceramics, buy daily ceramics, and see ceramic skill demonstrations. It is the best window to understand Tangshan ceramic culture. Hetou Old Street Spring Festival Lantern Fair (河头老街春节灯会). 11:00-23:00. Every year during the Spring Festival (16 January to 27 February 2025), Hetou Old Street will be decorated with lanterns and colorful lanterns and Spring Festival couplets, and the lights will be brilliant at night. Visitors can enjoy traditional folk performances, taste local snacks and feel the strong Spring Festival atmosphere in Tangshan. Datang Hundred Plays Festival (大唐百戏节), Hetou Old Street. A festival blending traditional opera with folk arts, featuring multiple theatrical performances, craft demonstrations and cultural experiences, ideal for immersing oneself in Tangshan's distinctive local character and cultural atmosphere. Most activities are free of charge, though certain special performances may incur a fee. (updated Nov 2025) Qianxi Pear Blossom Festival (迁西梨花节), Qianxi County,. Held annually in spring, typically during mid-to-late April when the pear blossoms are in full bloom. The Pear Blossom Festival centres on admiring the blossoms, combined with spring outings and local folk activities. Visitors can stroll through seas of flowers, experiencing rural scenery and the traditional festive atmosphere. Free. (updated Nov 2025) == Learn == Tangshan is home to three public universities ranked within China's top 500. North China University of Science and Technology (华北理工大学), No. 21 Bohai Avenue, Caofeidian District, ☏ +86 315-8805021. North China University of Technology is a full-time ordinary higher education institution established by the People's Government of Hebei Province. It is a provincial key backbone university with coordinated development across multiple disciplines, primarily focusing on engineering and medicine while encompassing arts and sciences. Tangshan Normal University (唐山师范学院), No. 156, North Jianshe Road High-Tech Industrial Development Zone Lu Bei District, ☏ +86 315-2039730. Tangshan Normal University is a provincially-administered, full-time, ordinary undergraduate teacher training institution. Tangshan University (唐山学院), No. 11, University West Road, Lu Bei District. Tangshan University is a public, full-time undergraduate institution with engineering as its primary focus, complemented by coordinated development across multiple disciplines including economics, management, humanities, law, and arts. It is designated as a provincial-level postgraduate programme development institution in Hebei Province. == Buy == 1 Wuyue Plaza (吾悦广场), Intersection of Changning West Road and Xueyuan North Road, northwest corner, Lubei District, ☏ +86 315-2018088. 09:00-21:30. A modern shopping mall offering a wide range of international and local brands, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. It’s one of Tangshan’s most popular commercial centers. (updated Oct 2025) 2 Aegean Shopping Park (爱琴海购物公园), Southwest corner of the intersection of Beixin Road and Weiguo Road, Lubei District, ☏ +86 315-5056800. 09：30-21：30. A stylish shopping and leisure complex combining retail, dining, and recreation. Known for its open design and frequent weekend events. (updated Oct 2025) 3 Tangshan Department Store (唐山百货大楼), No. 125 Xinhua East Road, Lubei District, ☏ +86 18931531220. 09：30-21：00. A long-established store in downtown Tangshan, selling clothing, cosmetics, and household items. (updated Oct 2025) 4 Wanda Plaza (万达广场), No. 100 Xinhua East Road, Lunan District, ☏ +86 315-5789999. 10：00-21：30. One of the most popular shopping malls in Tangshan, featuring international and local brands, restaurants, a cinema, and a supermarket. Located in Lubei District. (updated Oct 2025) == 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). 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. ¥189 and ¥100 deposit in case of waste. (updated May 2024) === Local specialties === Chess Piece Biscuits (棋子烧饼). Small, round pastries shaped like chess pieces, filled with meat, sugar, or mixed fillings. Golden, crispy, and slightly sweet, they are one of Tangshan’s signature snacks. Lecha (饹馇). A mung-bean pancake dish that can be fried, sautéed, or boiled. It has a soft inside and a crispy edge, with both savory and sour-sweet versions popular among locals. Honey Crisp Candy (蜂蜜麻糖). A traditional Tangshan sweet with a 400-year history, made from honey, sesame, and osmanthus. Crispy, aromatic, and part of the city’s intangible cultural heritage. Chestnut Stewed Pork (迁西板栗炖肉). Made with local Qianxi chestnuts and pork belly, slow-cooked until the chestnuts absorb the rich, sweet sauce — a hearty winter favorite. Tangshan Korean-style Noodles (唐山朝鲜面). A hot, slightly sour and spicy noodle soup inspired by Korean cold noodles, featuring a rich bone broth and chewy noodles. Spicy Chicken Bites (麻辣鸡块). Sweet and mildly spicy fried chicken chunks with a thick, flavorful sauce, often enjoyed with rice. === Restaurants === 1 Small Sichuan Spicy Chicken Nuggets (小四川麻辣鸡块), No. 48 Youyi Road, Lubei District, ☏ +86 13180179360. 10：00-15：00，17：00-22：00. The same model as the well-known Internet celebrity ‘Wulala’, [Little Sichuan Spicy Chicken Nuggets]. The chicken nuggets are generally sweet. In addition to the spicy chicken nuggets, there are also spicy fish and salted soybeans, which are crispy and rich. (updated Oct 2025) 2 Jiujiu Restaurant (久久餐厅), No. 99 Xishan Road, Lubei District, ☏ +86 13131533616. 10：00-20：30. The menu at Jiujiu Restaurant is classic Tangshan home-cooked style. The dishes are generous in portions, reasonably priced, and full of the fireworks atmosphere of the market. It is a good place to experience the real food life of Tangshan locals. Around ¥60 per person. (updated Oct 2025) == Drink == === Traditional liquors === Guzhu Guo Liquor (孤竹国酒). A handcrafted spirit with a history dating back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties. It is made using traditional distillation techniques and is known for its rich and mellow flavor. Yutian Old Liquor (玉田老酒). With a long brewing history, this liquor was once served as an imperial tribute. Represented by the “Fengnian” brand, it is famous for its distinctive and unique taste. Produced by Hongyuan Distillery in Yutian County, this liquor has been recognized as a “China Time-honored Brand” and is listed as a Hebei Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage. Made from sorghum and brewed using the traditional “Old Five Steaming” technique, it is known for its clear and bright appearance, rich cellar aroma, and smooth, mellow, slightly sweet flavor. Chestnut Liquor (板栗酒). Made from Qianxi chestnuts, including varieties such as Jingzhongshan Chestnut Liquor, this spirit has a distinct chestnut aroma and an alcohol content of 42%–52%. === Specialty drinks === Xiangwang A Pear Juice (向旺安梨汁). A specialty from Qianxi, Tangshan, this juice is made from locally grown A pears (also called sour pears), which have fine-textured flesh and a balanced sweet-and-sour flavor. The juice is refreshing and thirst-quenching, a popular summer beverage, and is widely available in local restaurants. === Bars === Lee’s Bar Cocktail (Lee’s Bar 鸡尾酒), Building B, Shangzuo Commercial Street, Lubei District. 15:00-24:00. A classic Japanese-style cocktail bar opened in 2008, located on Antique Street. The interior features luxurious vintage décor and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere, with many cats in the bar. The menu offers house-made molecular cocktails as well as a variety of food dishes. Around 71¥ per person. (updated Oct 2025) Folk Collection BBQ Tavern (民谣集烧烤酒馆), Sun City, 1st Floor, Beixin West Road & Weiguo South Road Intersection, ☏ +86 13171527852. 20:00-1:40. In the evenings, the bar features live bands and folk acoustic performances, and guests can request songs for free. Drinks are affordable, typically a few dozen yuan per person, and the menu includes Sichuan cuisine, barbecue, and snacks. Around 75¥ per person. (updated Oct 2025) == Sleep == === Budget === 1 Three Cats Youth Hostel (三只猫青旅), Building 3, Area A, Jinkaiyue Business Center, Zhanqian South Road, Lubei District, ☏ +86 18731591559. The hostel offers a laundry room, water purifiers, and Wi-Fi in public areas, and is located very close to Tangshan Railway Station. 33¥ per night. (updated Oct 2025) === Mid-range === 2 Hanting Hotel (汉庭酒店), Zhanqian Road and Guofang Road, Lubei District, ☏ +86 0315-2828111. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Located very close to Tangshan East Railway Station, the hotel offers robotic services, ride-hailing assistance, and features an on-site Chinese restaurant and café. 181-259¥ per night. (updated Oct 2025) === Splurge === 3 Shangri-La Hotel Tangshan (唐山香格里拉大酒店), 887-889 Changhong West Road, ☏ +86 0315 5398888. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The hotel features a large garden, Chinese restaurant, and banquet hall, as well as a free gym, heated swimming pool, free parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas. 537-1533¥ per night. (updated Oct 2025) 4 Tangshan Manhattan Hotel (唐山曼哈顿酒店), 8th Floor, Shengxiangli Tangshan Financial Center, ☏ +86 0315-2267888. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The hotel features a gym, heated swimming pool, foot bath, massage room, and café. It is approximately 15 minutes from Tangshan Railway Station and 35 minutes from Tangshan Sannühe Airport. 457-1598¥ per night. (updated Oct 2025) == Go next == Qinhuangdao — A seaside resort city famous for Beidaihe Beach and Shanhaiguan, where the Great Wall meets the sea. Frequent trains run from Tangshan (~2 hours). Beijing — The capital of China, rich in history and modern culture; about 1 hour away by high-speed train. Tianjin — A coastal metropolis known for European-style architecture and street food; roughly 60–90 minutes by train. Chengde — Home to the Mountain Resort (UNESCO World Heritage Site); reachable by rail or long-distance bus from Tangshan. Zunhua — Site of the Eastern Qing Tombs, one of China’s most important imperial mausoleum complexes; an easy day trip from Tangshan.