Tianjin

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Haihe Cultural Square featuring general coastal views, central business district and a city
Tianjin Eye showing night scenes, a river or creek and central business district
Tianjin which includes modern architecture
Drum Tower which includes a statue or sculpture, outdoor art and art
Drum Tower

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

4/5(4 area reviews)

Hexi is well-liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tianjin Radio and Television Tower and Tianjin Youth Activity Center 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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Binhai

The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Binhai. Taku Forts 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
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(7 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.

Heping
Drum Tower

Nankai

4/5(5 area reviews)

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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Jinnan Qu

While you're in Jinnan Qu, take in top sights like Tianjin Tianjia Lake or Baocheng Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Xianshuiguxi Station or Heihuinanlu Station.

Jinnan Qu
Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao
Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao
4 out of 5
No 166 Beima Road, Hongqiao District, Tianjin
The price is ¥8,821 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
¥8,821
¥10,285 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (125 reviews)
"Staff v helpful, clean and a lot of amenities surround"

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao
Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel
Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel
5 out of 5
16 Bin Shui Road, He Xi District, Tianjin, Tianjin
The price is ¥10,798 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
¥10,798
¥12,592 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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
The St Regis Tianjin Hotel
The St Regis Tianjin Hotel
5 out of 5
158 Zhangzizhong Road, Heping District, Tianjin, Tianjin
The price is ¥19,407 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
¥19,407
¥22,628 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Zhongxin Park and Haihe Cultural Square are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Great location, beautiful property, amazing staff and service."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

The St Regis Tianjin Hotel
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 (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
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
CM Serviced Apartment Tianjin
CM Serviced Apartment Tianjin
5 out of 5
No. 34 Xing Cheng Towers, Ao Ti Street, West Weijin South Road, Nankai District, Tianjin
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Tianjin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium ...
"The position is good for us. We're a big family, the washing machine is very important, also the cooking facilities. Staff are very friendly and helpful. There's a coffee shop in the lobby, petty good coffee."

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

CM Serviced Apartment 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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Reviews of Tianjin

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Been there 3 times.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There is a lot to do just walking around the river, Italian area, the 5 Main Boulevards, boat ride, and shopping. Great side trip from Beijing for two nights, or at least one night.

5/5 - Excellent

William

Much larger than I expected Very friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Paul

Tianjin is like small-sized- Shanghai but it is also a beautiful well planned city with modern characters. People are friendly and willing to offer help. Even a Taxi driver sang Chinese opera for us ---- what a surprise! Definitely will go back there

5/5 - Excellent

Paul

To me, Tianjin is a smaller Shanghai with a lot of unique characters. Even the people we met on the streets smiled at us a lot--- what a friendly city. One Taxi driver even sang for us! It is clean all over the city and we enjoyed the fresh air.

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