Tianjin

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Tianjin Eye featuring a river or creek, a city and night scenes
Northern China’s largest coastal city has a diverse architectural cityscape waiting to be explored. See buildings from the Qing Dynasty and European colonial times through to boldly futuristic designs.

The largest coastal city in northern China, Tianjin is a major seaport filled with fascinating historical areas that can easily be explored on foot. See European buildings from Tianjin’s days as a treaty port as well as stunning Qing Dynasty architecture, all contrasted with ultra-modern high-rises. The city is also graced with large urban parks, which burst into colour during springtime.

Start your day in Tianjin with a delicious breakfast of jianbing, a traditional street food-style crêpe topped with egg, soy sauce and coriander. Then, take a walking tour to discover Tianjin’s colonial architecture in the historic areas of Wu Da Dao, Jiefang Road North and Italian Town. 

Step back in time in Ancient Culture Street and explore the traditional folk-style architecture of the Qing Dynasty. The street features a temple and several stores and galleries selling antiques, calligraphy artworks, ceramics and Chinese musical instruments.

Take to the sky on the Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel and enjoy stunning views of the cityscape from a transparent capsule. The wheel is situated on top of Yongle Bridge over the Hai River and affords views stretching over 40 kilometres (24.8 miles). If you prefer to sightsee closer to the ground, take a cruise on the meandering Hai River and discover the historic Grand Canal.

Stop by the heritage Drum Tower, a Ming Dynasty landmark that was partially destroyed in the cultural revolution of the late 1960s. The tower now contains a bell and several historical exhibitions. Visit the Wanghailou Church, or Our Lady of Victory Church, a magnificent gothic cathedral in Tianjin’s Hebei district.

Tianjin has an international airport and is well connected to the rest of China by rail, bus and ferry services. Bullet train connects Tianjin to Beijing South Train Station. Tianjin’s public transport system is convenient and taxis are plentiful. The area has hot, humid summers and dry winters. The windy springtime is perfect for flying Wei kites, a local folk tradition.

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.

Tianjin City Center
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Binhai

The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Binhai. Taku Forts and TEDA Football Stadium 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
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

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.

Heping
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.

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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.

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Hedong

Hedong is well-liked for its parks and riverfront. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tianjin Kerry Centre and Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chenglindao Station or Jintanglu Station to get around.

Hedong
Hyatt Regency Tianjin East
Hyatt Regency Tianjin East
4 out of 5
126 Weiguo Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, Tianjin
The price is P4,131 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P4,131
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Wanda Plaza Hedong and Tianjin Kerry Centre are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (77 reviews)
"Nice place for both short and long stay."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2023

Hyatt Regency Tianjin East
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin
5 out of 5
167 Dagubei Road, Heping District, Tianjin, Tianjin
The price is P9,319 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
P9,319
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Former Residence of Gu Weijun and Former Residence ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
"Great staff and property!"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin
Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin
Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin
5 out of 5
138 Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin
The price is P8,479 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P8,479
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions St Joseph's Cathedral and Zhongxin Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
Disappointing Four Seasons experience
"Stayed in a club room, so will divide the review into room and lounge. Room: Looked impressive and clean at first. I started smelling cigarettes despite being a non-smoking room so made a complaint, and I think they then placed an air purifer at the corridor. But kept smelling cigatette all night ..."

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2020

Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"Great location and view"

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Somerset International Building Tianjin
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
"Breakfast variety and quality are too low, worse than other hotels with the same star level. Access to swimming pool is not convenient. Once in the gym, you may not be able to return to the lift with your room card. Funny design."

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2023

Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin
Ascott TEDA MSD Tianjin
Ascott TEDA MSD Tianjin
4 out of 5
No. 7 Xincheng West Road, Tianjin Economic Development Area, Tianjin
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions TEDA Football Stadium and Haihe ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
good hard ware, poor managed hotel
"電視沒辦法看,信號太弱,泳池停用,房間的燈關不上。"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2019

Ascott TEDA MSD Tianjin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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