Caofeidian, Tangshan
district of China
Caofeidian District (simplified Chinese: 曹妃甸区; traditional Chinese: 曹妃甸區; pinyin: Cáofēidiān Qū), formerly known as Tanghai County (唐海县; 唐海縣; Tánghǎi Xiàn), is a newly developed district located in Tangshan in the Bohai Sea coastal area of Hebei Province, China. The district spans an area of 1,595 square kilometres (616 mi2), and has a population of about 352,100 as of 2020.
The district is rapidly urbanizing and was declared an important area for development by the Chinese government in the eleventh Five-Year Plan due to its strategic location in the Jing-Jin-Ji region and its proximity to the Bohai Sea. Caofeidian serves as a crucial shipping port for neighboring cities like Beijing and supports heavy industries such as manufacturing and steelworks.
The district has gained recent attention due to its role as the site of the Caofeidian Eco-City, which aimed to combat the effects of urbanization, promote sustainable living, and offset the environmental impact of neighboring heavy industry. However, the project has faced several challenges and delays in its implementation.
Toponymy
Caofeidian was named after Caofei Temple (Chinese: 曹妃庙; pinyin: Cáofēi Miào; lit. 'Cao concubine Temple').
History
The area of present-day Caofeidian District used to be a sandy island formed by alluvial runoff from the Luan River. The island has existed for at least 5,000 years.
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