Tianjin Travel Guide

Tianjin, as 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 30 minutes train ride away from the official host city of Beijing. It is a port city that sits on China's northern coast and has a population of more than 9 million people. The city is at the Grand Canal's northern outlet, on the Yellow River. Aside from having close proximity to the ocean and the river, it's also near lakes and mountains. The city is also a famous port to do the import and export for the country.

One of northern China's most significant financial centers, Tianjin is home to Nankai University, so the city has an influential population of intellectuals and academics. Tianjin is well situated for travel by land, sea or air and has become an international tourist destination and a base in north China for chartered travel planes. For travelers interested in commerce, study or vacations centered on such things as preventative medicine or folk customs Tianjin has many advantages. One of the specialties of the place is the two day kite-flying festival held in early April or late September.

Travelers here can see and experience an array of historical and cultural attractions including museums, temples and churches, street markets, the renowned Beijing Opera (despite its name, it's based here), and several notable monuments, including the iconic Tianjin Broadcasting TV Tower, the world's fourth-tallest building and Asia's second-tallest building. Kites and New Year pictures of Tianjin are very famous. Below is the detailed guide to Tianjin attractions. Welcome to check out our other pages for more travel information about Tianjin. Feel free to contact us if you plan to travel to Tianjin. We will provide the professional advice, individual itinerary and excellent travel service.