Tangshan City Travel

Hebei Tangshan - Cradle of China's modern industry, known as the "Northern Porcelain Capital", a city integrating industrial civilization, earthquake memorials, royal mausoleums, and coastal scenery.

140+
Years of Industrial History
30+
A-rated Scenic Areas
13472
Square Kilometers Area
7.7M+
Resident Population

Tangshan City District and County Tourism

Lunan District

Tangshan city center, commercial and cultural core area

Tangshan Earthquake Memorial ParkNanhu ParkDazhao ParkXinhua Commercial Center
Lubei District

Tangshan city center, political and economic center

Fenghuangshan ParkTangshan MuseumEarthquake Resistance MonumentOcean Plaza
Guye District

Eastern urban area of Tangshan, industrial and mining area

Kailuan National Mining ParkGuye Mining AreaJinshan Forest Park
Kaiping District

Tangshan city center, industrial culture area

Tangshan Floral SeaDouhe Reservoir
Fengnan District

Southern urban area of Tangshan, coastal new district

Hetou Ancient StreetHuifeng LakeFengnan Commercial Center
Fengrun District

Northern urban area of Tangshan, historical and cultural area

Cao Xueqin ParkPanjiayu Massacre Memorial HallHuanxiang River Park
Caofeidian District

Southern coastal new district of Tangshan, port economic zone

Caofeidian PortWetland ParkDoma ParadiseCanshakou Tianfei Palace
Luanzhou City

Eastern county-level city of Tangshan, historical and cultural city

Luanzhou Ancient TownYanshan MountainXiangshui BridgeWenfeng Pagoda
Luannan County

Eastern county of Tangshan, agricultural culture area

Panjia Daizhuang Massacre Memorial HallBeihe ParkLuannan Pingju Opera Museum
Laoting County

Southeastern county of Tangshan, coastal tourism area

Laoting Three IslandsLi Dazhao's Former ResidenceBodhi IslandYuetuo Island
Qianxi County

Northern county of Tangshan, landscape ecological area

Qingshan PassJingzhong MountainQianxi Chestnut OrchardPanjiakou Reservoir
Yutian County

Northern county of Tangshan, agricultural specialty area

Jingjue TempleMashan TempleYutian Clay Figurine WorkshopYangjiatao Ecological Park
Zunhua City

Northern county-level city of Tangshan, royal mausoleum area

Eastern Qing TombsTangquan PalaceJiufeng MountainShangguan Lake
Qian'an City

Northern county-level city of Tangshan, steel industrial area

Shanyekou Scenic AreaHuangtai LakeBaiyangyuXuanyuan Pavilion

Three-Day Two-Night Industrial Culture Tour in Tangshan City

Visit Eastern Qing Tombs to explore royal mausoleums, tour earthquake sites to commemorate history, stroll through Nanhu Park to appreciate ecological scenery, taste Tangshan cuisine and experience industrial civilization

Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Eastern Qing Tombs, Tangshan Earthquake Site, Nanhu Park, Kailuan National Mining Park, Luanzhou Ancient Town
Suitable For
History and Culture Enthusiasts, Industrial Civilization Explorers, Earthquake Memorial Seekers, Natural Scenery Appreciators, Food Explorers
Per Person Budget
¥500-¥1600
01
Royal Mausoleums
Eastern Qing Tombs and Earthquake Site Tour
Trip Highlights

Morning: Visit the Eastern Qing Tombs to explore Qing Dynasty royal mausoleums. Afternoon: Tour Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Park to commemorate history. Evening: Return to urban area.

Attraction Arrangement
Eastern Qing Tombs
UNESCO World Heritage Site, China's largest and most complete surviving Qing Dynasty royal mausoleum complex, containing tombs of 5 emperors (Shunzhi, Kangxi, Qianlong, Xianfeng, Tongzhi) and their consorts.
Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Park
Built to commemorate the 1976 Tangshan Earthquake, preserving the original Tangshan Locomotive and Rolling Stock Plant's steel casting workshop earthquake site, serving as an important place for mourning the deceased and warning future generations.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Hotels in Tangshan urban area
  • Zunhua hot spring resorts
  • Business hotels in Lunan District
Food Recommendations
  • Honey Crispy Candy
  • Chess Piece Pancake
  • Wanlixiang Braised Chicken
  • Qianxi Chestnut Braised Chicken
Travel Tips
  • Eastern Qing Tombs is large, recommend taking sightseeing vehicle
  • Maintain solemnity at earthquake sites
  • Zunhua hot springs can relieve fatigue
02
Industrial Civilization
Mining Park and Nanhu Ecological Tour
Trip Highlights

Morning: Visit Kailuan National Mining Park to learn about China's modern industrial history. Afternoon: Tour Nanhu Park to experience ecological restoration achievements. Evening: Enjoy Nanhu night scenery.

Attraction Arrangement
Kailuan National Mining Park
Living fossil of China's modern industry, a national mining park integrating industrial heritage protection, coal culture display, and modern industrial civilization exhibition.
Nanhu Park
Urban central ecological park transformed from coal mining subsidence areas, once hosting the World Horticultural Exposition, representing Tangshan's ecological restoration masterpiece.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Urban area to mining park accessible by bus
  • Mining park to Nanhu Park about 20-minute drive
  • Nanhu Park is large, recommend renting bicycles
Ticket Information
  • Mining Park ticket: ¥40
  • Nanhu Park: Free admission
  • Sightseeing vehicle separate fee
Travel Tips
  • Mining Park allows underground mine experience
  • Nanhu night scenery is beautiful, suitable for photography
  • Can take boat tour on Nanhu Lake
03
Ancient Town Charm
Luanzhou Ancient Town Cultural Experience Tour
Trip Highlights

All-day tour of Luanzhou Ancient Town to experience northern water town charm, taste local cuisine, purchase Tangshan specialties, return in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Luanzhou Ancient Town
Reconstructed Ming and Qing style northern ancient town, integrating culture, tourism, leisure, and commerce, praised as the "Little Jiangnan of the North".
Practical Information
Itinerary Arrangement
  • Urban area to Luanzhou Ancient Town about 1-hour drive
  • Ancient town tour about 4-5 hours
  • Can experience characteristic activities within ancient town
  • Depart for return trip before 4 PM
Food Map
  • Luanzhou Grilled Fish
  • Chess Piece Pancake
  • Hao Family Baked Cake
  • Wanlixiang Braised Chicken
  • Gezha Banquet
Souvenir Recommendations
  • Honey Crispy Candy
  • Chess Piece Pancake
  • Qianxi Chestnuts
  • Yutian Clay Figurines
  • Tangshan Bone China
  • Laoting Seafood Dried Products

Must-Try Foods in Tangshan City

Honey Crispy Candy

Traditional Tangshan famous pastry with over 400 years of history, made from high-quality flour, white sugar, honey, maltose, and other ingredients, pale yellow in color, flower-shaped, sweet and crispy.

Chess Piece Pancake

Tangshan specialty snack, named for its small drum-like, chess piece-like shape, crispy outer layer, diverse fillings including meat, red bean paste, sugar pastry, and other flavors.

Wanlixiang Braised Chicken

Tangshan century-old famous food, using high-quality tender chicken, matched with various precious Chinese herbs and seasonings, processed with unique braising techniques, bone-crispy and meat-tender, with distinctive flavor.

Qianxi Chestnuts

Tangshan Qianxi County specialty, China's National Geographical Indication product, famous for plump kernels, bright color, sweet fragrance, and glutinous texture.

Gezha

Tangshan specialty food, made from bean flour into pancake shapes, can be pan-fried, deep-fried, stir-fried, or stewed, a traditional food essential for Tangshan people during festivals, weddings, and funerals.

Sea Cucumber with Stewed Pork Hock

Traditional Tangshan famous dish, stewing sea cucumber with pork hock together, sea cucumber is smooth, hock is tender, broth is rich, nutritious, a banquet delicacy for entertaining guests.

Tangshan City Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • April-May: Warm spring flowers, pleasant climate, suitable for outdoor touring
  • June-August: Summer, can go to Laoting Three Islands for seaside vacation
  • September-October: Clear autumn weather, Qianxi chestnuts mature, seafood plump
  • November-March: Winter, can experience hot springs and snow activities
Must-Experience Activities
  • Explore Eastern Qing Tombs for Qing Dynasty royal mausoleums
  • Commemorate history at earthquake sites
  • Experience underground mine at Kailuan Mining Park
  • Appreciate ecological scenery at Nanhu Park
  • Experience northern water town at Luanzhou Ancient Town
  • Bird watching at Caofeidian Wetland
  • Seaside vacation at Laoting Three Islands
  • Taste Tangshan honey crispy candy
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: Approximately ¥80-¥200
  • Accommodation: ¥120-¥300/night
  • Food & Beverage: ¥70-¥120/day
  • Transportation: ¥80-¥200 (including county round trips)
  • Shopping: ¥150-¥600 (ceramics, chestnuts, etc.)
  • Total: ¥500-¥1600 (excluding large purchases)
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Which emperors are buried in Eastern Qing Tombs? → Shunzhi, Kangxi, Qianlong, Xianfeng, Tongzhi
  • When did the Tangshan Earthquake occur? → July 28, 1976
  • Historical significance of Kailuan Coal Mine? → Cradle of China's modern industry
  • What was Nanhu Park's predecessor? → Coal mining subsidence area
  • Characteristics of Luanzhou Ancient Town? → Reconstructed Ming and Qing style northern water town
  • What are Tangshan specialties? → Honey crispy candy, chess piece pancake, Qianxi chestnuts, bone china
  • Origin of Caofeidian's name? → Legend says a Tang Dynasty Emperor's Cao consort was buried here