Langfang is a large city midway between Beijing and Tianjin covering 6,429 km², with a population of 3.85 million. Langfang does not have a land port or airport, but is only a one-hour drive from Beijing International Airport and the Tianjin New Port . Considering Langfang’s position between these two prominent cities, Langfang is a remarkably green city. Every 300 to 500 meters along the city's major streets are parks where local people stroll and take exercise. Langfang's five-kilometer long pedestrian street is now the longest in China.
Langfang is not only turning into northern China's most beautiful city, but also China’s silicon valley. One of the city's notable achievements is its Oriental University Town. Having begun construction in October 1999, the town was built in less than 3 years at a 4 billion yuan investment, and some 30 universities have been established here with a combined enrollment of about 50,000 students.
