Tianjin Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Tianjin. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

by Wcities Travel Guides

Tianjin, or "Jin" in hip locals speak, or "Diamond of the Bohai Gulf" in chamber of commerce terms, prates as China's fourth largest city, with a staggering nine million citizens. Simultaneously gritty and vibrant, it is a city just beginning... Continue reading »
History

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Historians first began etching Tianjin into their posterity scrolls during the Sui dynasty (581-618). Though short in duration, the Sui leaders engineered an unusually ambitious six-year canal digging project, extending and eventually connect... Continue reading »
Where to stay

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Tianjin possesses more hotel rooms than some nations have people. Yet, due to antiquated restrictions imposed by China's Public Security Bureau not all are open to foreign guests (Tianjin, unlike many other coastal cities such as Dalian and Q... Continue reading »
Eat drink

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In a city of 9 million, it is reasonably safe to assume that Tianjin enjoys an abundance of restaurants. Its scope of culinary deliciousness is vast and varied, encompassing tastes from France, Italy, Germany, Japan, and Korea. Chinese cookin... Continue reading »
Entertainment

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Even if days were 53 hours long there would still not be enough time, regardless of how lengthy the visit, to experience all of Tianjin's magic. A rare balance between past and present infuses its downtown with character and diversity. Ancien... Continue reading »
Tours

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This major city possesses major attractions. Plotting a course so as to maximize your Tianjin experience becomes imperative, especially if restricted with time. Downtown A stroll along the Hai River serves as the perfect starting point f... Continue reading »
Getting there

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Getting There: By Air: The Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) is located in the Dongli District, on the eastern side of the urban area. Major airlines serving this airport include: Japan Airlines: (+3 12 025 5971 / http://www.j... Continue reading »
Fun facts

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Tianjin Country: China Tianjin by the Numbers: Population: 10.24 million Land Area: 4200 square miles Average Annual Rainfall: 72 inches Average January Temperature: 78 degrees F Average July Temperature: 28 degrees F Quick Facts: Major... Continue reading »
Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

Tianjin, China's third-largest urban area (after Shanghai and Beijing), will likely gain international attention after hosting some of the sports matches for the 2008 Olympic Games -- it's only an hour's train ride away from the official host... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

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The best time to visit Tianjin is in fall and late spring, when weather is mildest. Due to its proximity to the Bohai Sea, winters are cold without much snow and summers are hot and humid. Though the off-season climate is less pleasant, hotel... Continue reading »
Fast facts

by Frommers Travel Guides

Business Hours In China, businesses and offices usually remain open from 8am to 5pm and generally close for lunch between noon and 1pm. Shops are open daily from 8 or 8:30am to 7:30 or 8pm (9am to 7pm in winter; 9am to 8:30pm in summer), and... Continue reading »