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Tianjin Municipality

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.

World Heritage Sites :
City Centre :
Suburbs :
Rural Districts and Counties :

Grand Canal

Location:
City centre, Tianjing City
Travel Information:
Honours:
UNESCO World Heritage site

Grand Canal

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

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