Langfang City
Overview of Langfang City
Langfang City is located in the central part of Hebei Province, in the core hinterland of the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region, and is an important hub city connecting the two municipalities directly under the central government of Beijing and Tianjin. The total area of the city is 6429 square kilometers, with 2 districts (Guangyang District, Anci District), 2 county-level cities (Sanhe City, Bazhou City), 6 counties (Xianghe County, Yongqing County, Gu'an County, Wen'an County, Dacheng County, Dachang Hui Autonomous County), and a permanent population of 5.5382 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city will reach 356.53 billion yuan, with high-end manufacturing, modern service industry, and airport economy as the leading industries.
Langfang, known as the "Pearl of the Beijing Tianjin Corridor", is a national forest city, a national health city, and a forefront of coordinated development in the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region. It is also an important part of the Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone (Langfang area).
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 38 ¡ã 28 ¡ä -40 ¡ã 05 ¡ä N latitude and 116 ¡ã 07 ¡ä -117 ¡ã 15 ¡ä E longitude
To the east is Tianjin, to the west is Beijing, to the south is Baoding, and to the north is Tongzhou
40 kilometers away from Tiananmen Square in Beijing and 60 kilometers away from downtown Tianjin
The core area of coordinated development in the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region, an important node in the "Golden Triangle" of Beijing Tianjin Xiong (An)
2. Terrain and landforms
The whole area is North China Plain, with flat terrain and an average altitude of about 20m
Main rivers: Yongding River, Chaobai River, North Canal
No large mountain ranges, mainly plains and low hills
3. Climate characteristics
Warm temperate semi humid continental monsoon climate
Annual average temperature 11.5 ¡æ~12.5 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of 550-650 millimeters, with abundant rainfall in summer
Four distinct seasons, brief spring and autumn, cold winter and hot summer
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period: Yan State's Territory
Tang Dynasty: Establishment of Anci County (now Langfang City)
Qing Dynasty: under the jurisdiction of Shuntian Prefecture (Beijing)
In 1989, the Langfang area was abolished and a prefecture level Langfang city was established
2. Major historical events
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was a key location in the capital region and served as the Royal Imperial Circuit (a branch of the Grand Canal)
In modern times, the Beijing Tianjin Railway was opened in 1897, and Langfang Station became an important hub
Modern: Collaborative Development Strategy of Beijing Tianjin Hebei (2014), Construction of Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone (2019)
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Gyeonggi Culture: Adjacent to Beijing, deeply influenced by royal culture
Canal Culture: The North Canal (a tributary of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal) flows through
Folk culture: traditional handicrafts such as Gu'an willow weaving and Yongqing nuclear carving
Modern Urban Culture: The Multicultural Integration of Commuters from Beijing and Tianjin
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Yongqing Nuclear Carving (Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Xianghe Antutun Zhongfan (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Grand factory cloisonn ¨¦ (traditional craftsmanship)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Historical and cultural attractions
Wen'an Ancient City (Site of Song Dynasty Ancient City)
Shengfang Ancient Town (Northern Water Town, Qing Dynasty Commercial and Trade Town)
Dachang Ethnic Palace (Islamic style architecture)
2. Nature and Leisure
Dream East Future World (Aerospace Theme Park)
Jinfeng Agricultural Science Park (Modern Agricultural Tourism)
Yongdinghe Bicycle Park (Asia's largest bicycle theme park)
Xianghe Furniture City (National Furniture Distribution Center)
3. Modern landmarks
Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone (Langfang area)
Langfang International Convention and Exhibition Center
Silk Road International Cultural Exchange Center
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Traditional delicacies
Xianghe Meat Pie (thin skin and thick filling, well-known in Beijing and Tianjin)
Sanhe Xiaoxun Chicken (a century old brand)
Yongqing Huji Roasted Chicken (Secret Braised Flavor)
Wen'an Braised Fish (Canal Fisherman's Cuisine)
2. Featured snacks
Gu'an Stewed Diaozi (Pork offal stew)
Bazhou Su Mao Tang (Halal flavor)
Langfang Smoked Meat
3. Specialty drinks
Yan Chao Mo liquor (a famous Hebei liquor)
Big Factory Beef (High Quality Beef)
Yongqing grapes
Gu'an Yali
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
High end manufacturing industry: layout of enterprises such as Huawei and JD.com
Modern service industry: exhibition economy, logistics industry
Airport Economy: Supporting Industries for Beijing Daxing International Airport
Modern Agriculture: Urban Agriculture, Green Food
2. Transportation system
Railway: Beijing Shanghai High speed Railway, Beijing Xiong Intercity Railway (with station in Langfang)
Highways: Jingtai Expressway, Capital Ring Expressway (Daqi Ring Road)
Aviation: Beijing Daxing International Airport (26 kilometers from Langfang city center)
Subway: Beijing Subway Pinggu Line (planned to extend to Langfang)
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
National Forest City
national health city
National Civilization City
China excellent tourism city
2. Urban Spirit
Open and inclusive, innovative and practical "
Beijing Tianjin Corridor, Vibrant Langfang
From the "Beijing Tianjin Corridor" to the "Pioneer of Collaborative Development", Langfang is playing an increasingly important role in the integration process of Beijing Tianjin Hebei with its unique location advantages and innovative development vitality.
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