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.
Tianjin Tour Information:
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Travelers' Voices on Tianjin
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Jul. 1,2009 10:58 Reply
Mr.yu da(indonesia) said:
how i get to beijing from tian jin airport?
by bus or train?
what the name of the bus/train shelter?
please tell me the easy way to go there because this is the first time..
tq
Jul. 2,2009 01:23
Mr.Shan replied:
Hi, the airport has 5 coaches to Beijing Bawangfen Bus station directly,departing at 10:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 19:00. The bus fare is 35yuan and the journey is about 1.5 hours.
If you miss the bus, please consider the popular transfer method current. Firstly, take the airport shuttle bus which could lead you to Tianjin Railway Station in 20 minutes. Then, catch a bullet train to Beijing South Railway Station in 30 minutes. Very quickly~
2.
Jul. 1,2009 05:36 Reply
Mr.harry(Indonesia) said:
Hi .. how long from city center to airport? any recommend hotel? because my flight from Tianjin airport 8 o'clock in the morning.. Please adivise..
Jul. 2,2009 01:13
Mr.Jimmy replied:
Generally, the bus takes about 40 minutes from city center to the airport. Since you have an early flight, it is suggested that you stay at a hotel close to the airport, such as the Best Western Byronn Hotel (15 kms to the airport).
3.
Jun. 30,2009 19:52 Reply
Mr.KINGIMADE(Nigeria) said:
I wish to visit Tiajin in July and I will need to know
1. how I can locate a very big electronic stores
2. where i can buy good clothing,
3. Where I can meet business men that will be willing to do business in Nigeria
4. where will i get good nightlife.
Jul. 1,2009 22:25
Mr.Colin replied:
1. Baidi Road, where you can find Buynow and Cyber Electronic shopping centers.
2. Clothes: Binjiang Dao, Chifeng Dao
4. Binjiang Dao
Sorry, can not help with the third one. Good Day~
4.
Jun. 30,2009 00:44 Reply
Mr.S.GUPTA(India) said:
Hi,
I will be visiting Tianjin in early July.
Pls advise on the following
1)ANY DIRECT FLIGHT FROM BEIJING TO TIANJIN
Jun. 30,2009 01:10
Mr.Alan replied:
Hi, these two cities are so close that there is no flight between the. From Beijing South Railway Station, you could take one of the frequet bullet trains to arrive at Tianjin in 30 minutes.
5.
May. 2,2009 22:12 Reply
Mr.a.d.(usa) said:
I will be coming to Tianjin in November. Can you help me with a hotel for 2 days?
May. 2,2009 23:45
Ms.Ellen replied:
Any detailed requirements?! Here are some hotels for reference:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/tianjin-hotels.htm
Hope it helps.
Jun. 29,2009 21:31
Mr.Xiao Jing(Hong Kong) replied:
Stay away from the Geneva and Crystal Palace Hotels.
6.
Jun. 28,2009 11:12 Reply
Mr.pum(Thailand) said:
hi there,
i'll be going to Tianjin 4 feb 2010, is snow falling during the beginning of feb? and if i want to stay in city center, what the area name? i'll go with my mother,she's 50 years old, is it convenience? thanks
Jun. 29,2009 01:40
Mr.Colin replied:
Heping District. Nankai is also ok to stay. It may snow in Feb, you can see the weather forecast before going. No problem for go with your monther. Enjoy~
7.
Jun. 13,2009 11:58 Reply
Mr.frank(nigera) said:
Hi
am frank from Nigeria lm a business man please l want to travelle to tianjin but my problem ls i dont know lf l can have direct flight or no
please ls any lnternational air port they..smbody reply me urgently bcos l will be there any moment from now.or will l stop at beijing airport and take bus or bullet train tks
Jun. 14,2009 21:25
Mr.James replied:
Yes, suggest you fly to Beijing first and Beijing Capital International Airport has direct buses to Tianjin' city center. If you can't catch the bus, you can take bullet train at Beijing South Railway Station, which can sent you to Tianjin in 30 minutes.
8.
May. 31,2009 17:14 Reply
Mrs.KIM(united states) said:
I would like to know whay type of domesticated dogs are allowed in Tianjin and or China.
Jun. 1,2009 03:28
Mr.Shan replied:
As I know, the dog's size should be within 0.5meter if you live in the downtown area~
Jun. 5,2009 07:50
Mr.Taylor(USA) replied:
I saw a St Bernard in Tianjin, a German Shepard in Xining
9.
Jun. 1,2009 13:22 Reply
Mr.O'Connor(Ireland) said:
I will be visiting Tianjin in August and am looking for a hotel in the DaGang District that has convenient transportation nearby to the city centre.
I'm not having much luck at all tracking down hotels in this distrct (cheaper is better!), if anyone has some recommendations they would be gratefully accepted.
Jun. 4,2009 04:54
Mr.Tomy replied:
Hi, I just found one good hotel in Dagang District. It is called Junhui JianGuo Hotel located at 88, Xuefu Road. But, far from the city-center. So, I think you should consider a hotel in other district nearby the city center of Tianjin.
Jun. 5,2009 07:41
Mr.Taylor(USA) replied:
You can get a home inn for <200 rmb right in the heart of the city. www.homeinns.com These rooms are really small, but you did say cheap. They are fairly clean, clean by china standards.
Go to Broadies on bar street and ask for Chris as soon as you get to town, he will point out soom places to go
10.
May. 22,2009 12:09 Reply
Mr.Karlsson(Sweden) said:
Found work in Tianjin but dogs of Labrador race is not allowed in Tianjin. Is there a place nearby where we can stay?
Jun. 1,2009 03:22
Mr.Shan replied:
I have heard that Labrador could not be raised in downtown Tianjin and nearby Beijing. But, some suburb may be available. Actually, you have to consul with the local police station~