Tianjin is one of the four municipalities in China. Its name means
'the place where the emperor crossed the river'. In recent years
Tianjin has received more and more attention from both tourists
at home and abroad due to its numerous travel resources and rich
history.
It is no exaggeration to say that Tianjin bears a splendid historical
background. However, it was desecrated by foreign invaders long
before the foundation of People's Republic of China. Tianjin was
shared by nine countries: Italy, Germany, France, Russia, Great
Britain, Austria, Japan and Belgium. This marked an extremely hard
period for Tianjin and her people because those imperialist countries
left permanent marks in her body, most notable of which were thousands
of villas. Today those villas provide an exotic flavor to Tianjin,
enhancing the beauty of the entire city.
Blessed with variety of tourist attractions, Tianjin is a good
place to explore. The top ten attractions in Tianjin, known as
Jinmen Shijing, are Gu Wenhua Jie, Dagu Emplacement, Huangyaguan Great Wall, Dule Temple, Haihe River, Water Park, Panshan
Mountain, Hotel Street and Food Street, Tianjin TV & Radio
Tower and Zhonghuan Cailian. There are also many natural scenes
of beauty as well as great historical events.
Getting in and out of the city is convenient because of the well-planned
transportation system. If you want to come by water, there are a
series of international and domestic sea routes in the port of Tianjin,
which is the biggest man-made port in China. If you plan to arrive
by air, Tianjin Binhai International Airport offers excellent service.
Planes have routes that reach most of the major cities in China
and also cities in Europe and America. Of course, arriving in Tianjin
by land is another option, while trains or long-distance buses are
yet another alternative.
Various hotels, guesthouses and hostels can also meet your different
needs. In addition, there are all types of entertainment available
to relax both your body and mind.