The characteristic town is an innovative economic mode in promoting the industrial
transformation and upgrading and the new-type urbanization. The definition of the characteristic town
shows a trend from differentiation to unity, and Zhejiang Province construction of the characteristic towns
is most effective, while other provinces have formed their own features. The construction of characteristic
towns in Hebei Province have presented the features of uneven distribution of types, weaken of
characteristic industries, single mode of operation, shortage of construction funds. Hebei Province should
grasp the opportunity of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, optimize resource allocation,
highlight the leadership of planning, strengthen the characteristic industry, diversify the integration
operation, create new ways of financing, and finally optimize the development path of characteristic towns. |