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.
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| Ni Ren Zhang Painted Clay Figurines |
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,
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| Tianjin Old Culture Street |
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.
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Q & A on Tianjin
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Jan. 30,2010 07:06 Reply
Mr.wong(United Kingdom) said:
Please can anyone tell me how to get to Zhongshanmen in Tianjin from Xingang Port by public transport (bus, train). How long would it take and roughly, how much does it cost?
Jan. 31,2010 22:03
Mr.Colin replied:
Take taxi from Xingang to Tangu Light Rail Station and then change to light rail to Zhongshanmen Station. It takes 15 minutes from Xingang to Tanggu by taxi and the fare is about 10-20RMB. Or you can take Bus 102 which is cheaper and takes about half a hour. The light rail costs 5RMB per person, for 35 minutes.
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Jan. 22,2010 23:06 Reply
Mrs.karen(australia) said:
We are visiting in April 2010. We fly in to Tianjin. So far we would like to see Beijing, Tianjin and Xian (terracotta warriors) There will be my husband and myself and my son aged 12. We will be in China 7 days. What do you suggest we see while over there. Is Chengdu to far away to visit? What about the 5 pools? Is it worth travelling all that way to see them. They do look fabulous in the brochure. We would also like to see a real Kung Fu demonstration. Please let us know if there is anything we MUST DO or anything not to bother doing.
Thanking you
Karen in Oz
Jan. 24,2010 00:11
Ms.junzi(china) replied:
i would like to suggestion to Xiamen city.
Jan. 29,2010 23:32
Mrs.karen(australia) replied:
Thankyou
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Jan. 24,2010 20:14 Reply
Mr.ron(canada) said:
Hi
We are arriving at Tianjin (Binhai) Airport and going to Beijing immediately after. To catch the Beijing-Tianjin bullet train, do we have to go into Tianjin to catch the bullet train to Beijing? If so, where do we catch the train? Is taxi or bus the best way to get to the train? Wondering as well what it might cost to take a cab directly form Binhai airport to the Forbidden City area. Thanks
Jan. 29,2010 03:36
Mr.Hank replied:
When you arrive at Tianjin Airport, you should take the shuttle bus or a taxi to get to Tianjin Railway Station firstly. Both of them are convenient, taking you about 30minutes. Then, you could catch a bullet train to Beijing.
If you have several couples, it will be much comfortable to book a van driving to Beijing. You'd better ask for details from a car-rental company.
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Jan. 28,2010 09:19 Reply
Mr.Wong(London) said:
I will be arriving Tianjin in middle of March,can anyone tell me what the temperature is like?
Thanks.
Jan. 29,2010 03:26
Mr.Hank replied:
It will be early spring in Tianjin in March, a little bit cool. Please refer to the climate introduction on this page: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/climate/tianjin.htm
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Jan. 22,2010 20:30 Reply
Ms.NORAHA(Malaysia) said:
How long does it take to reach Tianjin town center from Tianjin Airport by taxi/bus?
Jan. 24,2010 00:15
Ms.junzi(china) replied:
i think it will cost 45RMB(as same as 7 US dollars)