Tanggu, a district of Tianjin in the east, is located on the Bohai Bay mouth of the Haihe River, occupying a total area of 792 square kilometers with the population of 460,000 people. It is exempted 10 Street, three towns, Tianjin Port, Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, Tianjin Port is just located in the Tanggu District tax district. In Yuan Dynasty, Tanggu is just a small port for the transportation of the South grain to Northern China. In Ming dynasty, the capital was moved to Beijing, in order to prevent the Japanese, he places in Taku troops in Fort Beitang, coastal surge of migrants.
In 1856, Anglo-French allied forces invaded Taku mouth, large-scale construction was made there in Qing dynasty again. In the "Beijing Treaty", Tuku was turned into Tianjin commercial ports. In 1900, the Eight-Power Allied Forces captured Taku mouth, the next year signed "Xin Chou Treaty", Tanggu become Japan colonial imperialism. Japan built 3,000 tons Harbour dock in 1939. After the reforming and opening up policy was carried out, the economy of Tanggu develop very fast. At present it has become a forward base for economic strength.
Nowadays, travelling to China by Cruise has become a popular way for some westerners. The Tanggu Port is enjoys a good location near Tianjin and Beijing, which gives the convenience for visitors to be guided to these two cities. Welcome to view other columns for extensive guide to more attraction information and travel services offer related to Tanggu or other famous cities in China. Feel free to contact us, we will provide the professional advice, individual itinerary and excellent travel service.
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