15 Best Things to Do in Tianjin

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   St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin)

   Religious site

   St. Joseph Cathedral, also known as Xikai Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the central commercial district of Tianjin, at the southern end of Binjiang Dao in Heping District.

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   Tianjin Water Park

   Park & nature

   Tianjin Water Park is the largest urban park and recreation area in Tianjin, China. It covers 126.71 hectares and consists of nine islands and three lakes (East Lake, West Lake, and South Lake).

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   Tianjin Eye

   Landmark

   The Tianjin Eye is a giant Ferris wheel standing 120 meters tall, uniquely built atop the Yongle Bridge over the Hai River.

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   Garden of Serenity

   Park & nature

   Garden of Serenity is a meticulously designed classical Chinese garden in Tianjin, featuring elegant rockeries, tranquil ponds, and traditional pavilions.

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   Memorial to Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao

   Museum

   The Memorial to Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao is a three-story museum in Tianjin dedicated to the memory of premier Zhou Enlai and his wife, Deng Yingchao.

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   Tianjin Natural History Museum

   Museum

   The Tianjin Natural History Museum, founded in 1914, holds over 380,000 geological and biological specimens across three floors.

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   Zhang Garden

   Museum

   Zhang Garden is a European-style building in Tianjin, originally built in the 1930s as a Japanese garrison.

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   Tianjin Zoo

   Park & nature

   Tianjin Zoo, located adjacent to the Water Park, is a classic animal park that delights families with its diverse collection of species.

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   People's Park (Tianjin)

   Park & nature

   People's Park in Tianjin is a beloved green space dating back to the early 20th century, offering a peaceful slice of nature amid the urban landscape.

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    Minyuan Stadium

    Landmark

    Minyuan Stadium, originally built in 1920 as a sports ground, now stands as a unique cultural and commercial complex in Tianjin.

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    Memorial Hall of the Boxer Uprising

    Museum

    The Memorial Hall of the Boxer Uprising in Tianjin is the only museum in China dedicated to the Boxer Rebellion.

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    Italian Style Street

    LandmarkFree entry

    Italian Style Street, also known as the Italian Concession, is a picturesque area in Tianjin that transports visitors to Europe.

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    Tianjin Museum

    Museum

    The Tianjin Museum is the largest museum in Tianjin, located in Yinhe Plaza in the Hexi District.

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    Five Great Avenues

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Five Great Avenues area in Tianjin is a unique urban landscape featuring over 200 villas and mansions built in the early 20th century.

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    Porcelain House

    Landmark

    The Porcelain House (also known as China Porcelain House) is a remarkable architectural wonder located on Chifeng Avenue in Tianjin's Heping District.

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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.