Tianjin Things to Do

Restaurant by day, bar by night, this taproom attracts revelers, regardless of age, in search of the offbeat and eclectic. Located on the outskirts of the Nankai University campus, the interior sets the tone with an odd collect... more

Depending on personal taste, this maw of stores and stalls is viewed either as a fiendish tourist trap, or as Tianjin's superstar attraction. False red and green painted wooden storefronts capped by elaborate pagoda styled tile... 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

This park could easily elevate to shrine status, especially during spring when the trees and flowers begin to bloom with incomparable color. Ponds and pavilions linked by 29 arch bridges suffuse the entire park with a keen sens... more

The Chinese celebrate the Lord Buddha's birthday in the spring, on the eighth day of the fourth moon. Buddha was the founder of Buddhism, and this is an important religious event for Chinese the world over. In Tianjin, and inde... more

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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

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

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