Tianjin Things to Do

This huge festival honors the Chinese rose. Generally, it applauds the approach of summer. Regardless of the motives, it provides boundless opportunities for people to literally get out and smell the roses. An elaborate grand o... more

Unlike most Tianjin nightspots that feature dancing, this nifty establishment does not numb the senses with a visual assault of lights and a sound system that is so loud it can alter the orbital path of the moon. Instead it gra... more

Despite the rather ho-hum name, this festival ranks only behind New Years for national popularity. Depending on the lunar calendar the fun and jocularity usually falls late January or early February—on the 15th day of the first... more

If the brain suddenly creates an urge to roll large, heavy balls down wood paneled lanes towards a triangle of pins keep this bowling center etched on the mind's Rolodex. It, by far, ranks as the best in the city. Bowlers can c... more

Opened in 1997 this museum celebrates the Communist's victory over Kuomintang in January 1949. The clash involved more than one million soldiers and was one of four major battles fought between the two sides. Three major halls... more

Jointly organized by the Danish Athletic Federation and Chinese and Danish travel organizations, The Great Wall Marathon is a sporting event unique in all the world. Combining the ultimate physical challenge with a cultural lan... more

In a land better known for Buddhism and Taoism, this Muslim mosque adds a touch of surprising architecture to Tianjin's cityscape. Construction began in 1644 under the Qing dynasty. Four main halls (Screen, Front, Praying and P... more

Tomb Sweeping Day, or Qing Ming Jie, is a Chinese festival that is celebrated a fortnight after the vernal equinox according to the solar calendar. It marks the rebirth of nature and pays homage to the dead; as such, the Chines... more

This jolly festival takes place on the eighth day of the fourth moon, lasting four days. Religious rituals, traditional operas, colorful parades and traditional performances are all part of the celebrations. But the highlight i... more

Even though it is well past two decades that Sergeant Pepper taught the band to play, this lively bar still honors the music. Nightly live bands charge the atmosphere with popular songs from China and the west, including loads... more