Tangshan—The Pearl of the Bohai Sea, A Reborn Industrial Cradle

**City Profile** Located in eastern Hebei Province, Tangshan borders the Bohai Sea to the south and neighbors Beijing and Tianjin. As a key industrial base and coastal open city in North China, it rose to prominence through coal and strengthened its economy with steel, earning the title "Cradle of China's Modern Industry." Recognized by the UN with the "Habitat Scroll of Honour Award," Tangshan exemplifies the harmonious blend of industrial heritage and ecological livability. ✨ **A Legacy of Glory and Rebirth** Tangshan pioneered China's first mechanized coal mine, the first standard-gauge railway (Tangxu Railway), and the first steam locomotive ("Dragon" locomotive). After the devastating 1976 earthquake, the city rebuilt with remarkable resilience, transforming into a skyline of modern high-rises and lush greenery—a global model for earthquake recovery. 🏭 **City of Industry and Innovation** • Leading the nation in steel production for years, home to giants like Shougang (Qian'an) and HBIS Tangsteel. • Emerging industries thrive, including high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy, and robotics (e.g., Tangshan Robotics Industrial Base). 🌊 **A Blue Future Toward the Sea** • **Tangshan Port** (Jingtang and Caofeidian terminals) ranks among the world's top in cargo throughput, serving as a vital hub for the Belt and Road Initiative. • **Caofeidian New Area**: A national circular economy demonstration zone and strategic node for Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei integration. 🌳 **Cultural and Scenic Gems** • **Eastern Qing Tombs**: A UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing imperial mausoleums amidst majestic landscapes. • **Nanhu Park**: A reclaimed coal-mining subsidence area turned ecological lakeside haven, host of the International Horticultural Exposition. • **Luanzhou Ancient Town**: A meticulously restored Ming-Qing-style enclave offering a taste of Yan-Zhao culture. • **Li Dazhao Memorial Hall**: A red tourism destination honoring the pioneer of China's communist movement.