Tianjin Things to Do

Even though this temple is regarded as one of the oldest such structures in Tianjin no one knows when exactly it was built. For unexplained reasons 1734 is regarded as the year when it began to attract attention. Fortunately, t... more

Pad around the paths in this park and downtown Tianjin suddenly feels 257 miles away. Impressively rustic, it rates as the perfect spot to enjoy a quick timeout from the city's endless maw of cars and people. Dirt paths wind th... more

"Golly, what exactly did these two people do to warrant such a large museum," is a common response when first entering. Dedicated to Zhou Enlai and his wife, Deng Yingchao, the two played prominent roles in the founding of the... more

"Oh the humanity," and "Can the constant strobe light cause damage to the retinas," are common utterances in this massively massive disco hall. The dance floor is large enough to land a small aircraft, yet is always jammed with... more

A market must be king-special in order to crest the wall between tourist trap and tourist attraction and this sprawl of hawking vendors achieves such rarefied status. Some have gone so far as to deem it as Tianjin at its “genui... more

Running successfully for five years, The Great Wall Marathon will be held for a sixth time in China's Tianjin Province. Held in May, this annual event sees top-notch athletes world over gather in Tianjin to compete in the five... more

Tianjin's high culture regularly erupts into life at this magical concert hall. Some of China's greatest national acts have performed here, including major operas, the Tianjin Symphony Orchestra and the world-famous Chinese ten... more

Can you say "quick city escape?" Glowing just 25 minutes from downtown, this holiday resort offers a buffet of outdoor fun. Dongli Lake is so huge locals call it their "little fresh water ocean." Waterskiing, fishing, sailing a... more

Every country has its unique way of bringing in the New Year. If you want to see how the Chinese celebrate this special day (according to the Chinese calendar, of course!), come to the vibrant city of Shanghai and join the fun.... more

From a distance, this site of historical significance looks rather insignificant, resembling nothing more than a mound of earth. However, upon closer inspection one sees that this mound is fortified with a rusted cannon and an... more