What does Tangshan license plate start with?
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Tangshan license plates start with Ji B. Tangshan belongs to Hebei Province. The license plate codes for various cities in Hebei Province are: Ji A for Shijiazhuang, Ji B for Tangshan, Ji C for Qinhuangdao, Ji D for Handan, Ji E for Xingtai, Ji F for Baoding, Ji G for Zhangjiakou, Ji H for Chengde, Ji J for Cangzhou, Ji R for Langfang, and Ji T for Hengshui. The first character of a license plate is a Chinese character representing the abbreviation of the province where the vehicle is registered; the second character is an English letter representing the code for the prefecture-level city where the vehicle is located. Tangshan is a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, located in the eastern part of Hebei and the northeastern part of the North China Plain, bordering the Bohai Sea to the south, the Yanshan Mountains to the north, and adjacent to Beijing and Tianjin. Tangshan has a warm temperate semi-humid continental monsoon climate, characterized by windy and dry springs with little rain, high evaporation, and frequent droughts.
I remember when I first took a road trip to Tangshan years ago, a friend reminded me to notice that all the license plates on the roadside started with 'Ji B,' and I've remembered it ever since. 'Ji' stands for Hebei, and 'B' represents Tangshan. This system has been in use since the 1980s and feels quite intuitive. During long trips, observing the initials of license plates from different cities, like 'Ji A' for Shijiazhuang or 'Ji C' for Qinhuangdao, helps me quickly identify local traffic. It's not just trivia—it's practical, like estimating nearby vehicle sources when navigating or avoiding congestion. As a seasoned highway driver, I share these tips with new drivers to enhance their safety awareness. Observing license plates while driving can make the journey smoother. After all, understanding regional codes is part of the joy of driving—no need to memorize them rigidly; you'll pick it up with more time on the road.