Tianjin is located 163km and 30mins by high speed train from Beijing . It started to develop after the consruction of the Grand Canel. It was a major trading port in the 1850s and later a foreign concessions from early 1900s till 1941.There are still many building and villas from the era, easily identified from those countries' architectural design.
Intersection of northern Grand Canal on the right, southern Grand Canal on the left and Haihe.
Grand Canal
Night view of the intersection.
Tianjin Grand Canal North Section
Grand Canal in winter.
Tianjin Grand Canal South Section
Winter fishing at southern section of Grand Canal.
Heping District
Location: City Centre
Travel Information: City transport to attractions
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Hai River and skyline
Wudadao
This is an area with many historical buildings built in the 20th century era when Tianjin was a treaty port.
Xihai Cathedral
The 45m roman style cathedral is the largest in Tianjin. It was built in 1917 by the french in their former concession.
Astor Hotel Site
Binjiangdao Shopping Street
Tianjin Quanye Bazaar Building
One of the shopping mall along Binjiangdao Shopping Street.
Tianjin Concert Hall
Built in 1922 and continue to be in use.
Food in Tianjin Goubuli Steam Stuffed Bun
Food in Tianjin Goubuli Steam Stuffed Bun
Hedong District
Location: City Centre
Travel Information: City transport to attractions
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Former Residence of Mr Yuan Shikai
Tianfei Palace Site
Former Austria-Hungary Consulate
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Nankai District
Location: City Centre
Travel Information: City transport to attractions
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Jintang Bridge
Built in 1906, its one of the earliest iron bridge in Tianjin and the only existing 3 bay structured swing bridge in China. On 15 January 1949, the 2 main forces of the PLA meet at the the bridge to liberate Tianjin.
Former GuanyinHao Building
Yu Huang Pavilion
This was previously a large Taoist building group built in around 1368 during the Ming dynasty. The 2 storey pavilion is the only remaining structure today.
Ancient Cultural Street
This 580m long commerical street that sells traditional Tianjin local products and souvenirs.
Ancient Cultural Street
This 580m long commerical street that sells traditional Tianjin local products and souvenirs.
Ancient Cultural Street - Tianhuo Gong Temple
The temple was first built in 1326. It is the oldest building in Tianjin city.
Tianjin Local Product Shop
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Tianjin Local Product Shop
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Food in Tianjin Fried Dough Twist (Ma Hua)
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Food in Tianjin
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Food in Tianjin
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Food in Tianjin
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Food in Tianjin Chatang
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Food in Tianjin
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Food in Tianjin
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Food in Tianjin
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Food in Tianjin
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Handicraft in Tianjin
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Handicraft Tianjin
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Tianjin Fuxue Confucius Temple
Tianjin has the unique city and county Confucius Temples within the same compound.
Tianjin Xianxue Confucius Temple
Hebei District
Location: City Centre
Travel Information: City transport to attractions
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Italian Style Town
Italy's only overseas concession from 1901 till 1947. Peace Goddness sculpture at the Italy'centre of Marco Polo Squares commemorating Italy's victory in World War I.
Italian Style Town
Italian Style Town has the largest collection of italian architectural buildings in asia.
Italian Style Town
Tianjin Railway Station and Habour
The station is in use since 1888. China's first high speed train line operate beween Beijing and this station in 2008.
Century Clock
Liberation Bridge
Hebei District Skyline
Hebei District Skyline
Wanghailuo Church
Hexi District
Location: City Centre
Travel Information: City transport to attractions
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
People's Park
A park that was once a private garden. It's the only park with calligraphy of its name by Chairman Mao.
Hongqiao District
Location: City Centre
Travel Information: City transport to attractions
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Pingjin Campaign Museum
The Pingjin Campaign lased 64 days from 29 November 1948 to 31 January 1949 is one of three major campaigns in the Chinese civil war. The People's Liberation Army won the campaign and controlled the Northern China. .
Pingjin Campaign Museum Hero Tank
This tank was the first tank captured by the People's Liberation Army and saw action in Liaoshen and Pingjing Campaign.
Ziya River
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Hongqiao District
Location: Suburb Area of Tianjing City
Travel Information: City transport to attractions
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Tianjin Binhai International Airport
Haibin New Area
Location: Rural Districts and Counties of Tianjin City
Travel Information: City transport to attractions
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Dagu Fort Museum
Dagu Fort Museum
Dagu Fort Museum
Dagu Fort Museum
Former Tanggu Railway Station Site
Beitang Ancient Town
A town with a 600 years old history. The gate is a reconsruction.
Haibin New Area skyline
Site of former Beiyang navy shipyard
Site of former Beiyang navy shipyard
Chaoyin Temple
Chaoyin Temple
Site of Yellow Sea Chemical Industry Research Institute
