Tianjin

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Tianjin
Tianjin Eye which includes city views, night scenes and a river or creek
Tianjin which includes modern architecture
Drum Tower showing outdoor art, art and a statue or sculpture
Tianjin

China’s third-largest urban area is home to European-influenced neighborhoods, fascinating historical and artistic attractions, as well as a thriving food scene. 

Tianjin is one of northern China’s most important financial and cultural centers. With a sprawling mix of early 20th-century European architecture and modern skyscrapers, Tianjin is an excellent place for wandering and browsing shops. Revel in the surprisingly relaxed atmosphere, which is enhanced by a lovely riverside promenade, museums, churches and temples.

The area rose to prominence as one of the country’s most important ports, later attracting the attention of European nations that established individual foreign concessionary bases. Each resembled a miniature European country, encompassing its own system of prisons, schools and hospitals. The buildings in each concession were inspired by the style popular in that European country. When exploring the city today, try to identify the distinctly different architectural styles of the old concessions.

Walk down Ancient Culture Street, designed to recreate the city’s historic Qing dynasty architecture. Look inside Tianhou Temple, browse shops selling traditional souvenirs or stop at a restaurant to try one of Tianjin's local specialties. Many of the city’s dishes feature the widely available fresh seafood.

Enjoy more shopping in the busy streets surrounding the iconic Drum Tower. Look up at the enormous iron bell on the tower’s second floor and head to the top to see striking views over the city.

Ride on the Tianjin Eye, a towering Ferris wheel attached to the city’s Yongle Bridge. After seeing the Hai River from one of the Eye’s passenger capsules, go for a boat ride along the river or relax in one of the nearby parks. Visit Wanghailou Church, the city’s first Christian church, and learn about its darkly intriguing history.

Tianjin is located about 80 miles (130 kilometers) east of Beijing. To get here, take a 1-hour train ride from the capital. Enjoy the city as a daytrip or stay a little longer to explore its lesser-known sights. Late spring and autumn are the best times of year to visit, when the weather is pleasantly mild.

Where to stay in Tianjin

Tianjin which includes modern architecture

Tianjin City Center

Tianjin City Center is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Jinwan'guangchang Station or Hepinglu Station to explore sights like Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street.

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Hexi

Hexi is well-liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area and Tianjin Radio and Television Tower are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Leyuandao Station or Southwest Tower Subway Station to get around.

Hexi
This is called “ china house museum ,” it is in Tianjin, China. The  200 years old house has covered and decorated by several hundreds of millions of old porcelain pieces

Heping

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

You might enjoy the historic sites while in Heping. Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yingkoudao Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.

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Binhai

The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Binhai. TEDA Football Stadium and Haihe Bund Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Taihulu Station or Shiminguangchang Station to get around the larger area.

Binhai
Drum Tower

Nankai

The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nankai. Tianjin Water Park and Drum Tower are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Tiantuo Station or Yizhongxinyiyuan Station to get around the larger area.

Nankai
Tianjin featuring modern architecture, a city and a garden

Hebei

Hebei is well-liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tianjin Eye and Ancient Culture Street are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Beizhan Station or Beizhen Station to get around.

Hebei
Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao

Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao

4 out of 5
No 166 Beima Road, Hongqiao District, Tianjin
The price is CA $84 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
CA $84
CA $98 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
"Staff v helpful, clean and a lot of amenities surround"

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao
Shangri-La Tianjin

Shangri-La Tianjin

5 out of 5
328 Haihe East Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, Tianjin
The price is CA $162 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
CA $162
CA $189 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street and Porcelain ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"I said already"

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Shangri-La Tianjin
Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel

Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Bin Shui Road, He Xi District, Tianjin, Tianjin
The price is CA $113 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
CA $113
CA $131 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Tianjin Youth Activity Center and Tianjin ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
"Professional and warm service."

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2025

Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel
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Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin

Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin

4.5 out of 5
No.126 Chengdu Avenue, Heping District, Tianjin, Tianjin
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Tianjin Radio and Television Tower ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
"Great location. Spacious apartment. We stay here every year visiting family in Tianjin."

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin
Somerset International Building Tianjin

Somerset International Building Tianjin

4.5 out of 5
No.75 Nanjing Road, Heping District, Tianjin, Tianjin
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tianjin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
"Very convenient and friendly stay . Assisted for early check-in without any hassle . Environment is quiet . Highly recommended ."

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2024

Somerset International Building Tianjin
Fraser Residence Tianjin

Fraser Residence Tianjin

4.5 out of 5
No. 95 Zhonghuan East Road, Airport Economic Area Tianjin, Tianjin
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury residence in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Happy Valley Tianjin is ...
Fraser Residence Tianjin
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Tianjin is a really beautiful city. Unfortunately it was really cold when we were there but still managed to get a short walk by the river. I am looking forward to returning in Spring and will have a better look around.

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