With products cheaper than Beijing and Shanghai but just as varied, Tianjin has garnered a reputation as China's new bargain-hunting destination. Shoppers throng Tianjin's famous antique markets and shopping centers seeking deals on clothes, high-quality ... Read More>>

Fried Dough Twist (Ma Hua)麻花 Goubuli Steamed Stuffed Bun (Goubuli Baozi) 狗不理包子 Ear Hole Fried Cake (Er Duo Yan Zha Gao) 耳朵眼炸糕 Thin Pancake and Rice Crust (Jianbing Guozi) 煎饼果子 Fried Dough Twist (Ma Hua) 麻花 Long ago, two Tianjin brothers ... Read More>>

Eight Great Bowls (Ba Da Wan) 八大碗 What is recorded in the annals of culinary history as the “Eight Great Bowls” would more accurately be referred to as the “Sixteen Great Bowls”, as these dishes have been further categorized as ... Read More>>

Though very similar to Beijing cuisine, the food of Tianjin tends to be lighter with a stronger emphasis on seafood due to its proximity to the ocean. It is characterized by salty, strong dishes that have been evolving and developing since the area first ... Read More>>

Tianjin enjoys a four season, monsoon-influenced climate similar to Beijing’s with an average annual temperature of 12℃. The average temperature in January is -4℃ and July’s average is a pleasant 26℃. The Port of Tianjin is frozen for an average of 80 ... Read More>>

As an ancient Chinese town and a former colonial outpost, Tianjin has historic architecture in both traditional Chinese and foreign styles. The shopping street of Guwenhua Jie, Tianhou Temple and the Dabeiyuan Monastery are must-visit spots, as is the ... Read More>>

Located in the north of China, about 2 hours' drive from Beijing, Tianjin is one of China's four semi-autonomous city Municipalities, along with Beijing, Shanghai and Chongqing. It rests against the Yanshan Mountains, borders Bohai Bay and is traversed by ... Read More>>

Tianjin Binhai International Airport (ZBTJ) (Tianjin Binhai Guoji Jichang) Tianjin Binhai International Airport is located approximately 13 km from the city center. The airport has connecting flights to most major Chinese cities, and limited international ... Read More>>

Tianjin currently has several direct trains to Shanghai (5 hrs), Nanjing (4 hrs), Jinan, Fuzhou, Hefei, Yantai, Qingdao, Shijiazhuang, Harbin, Shenyang, and Changchun. The city has four railway stations with Tianjin Railway Station and Tianjin West Station ... Read More>>

The city of Tianjin is traversed by seven major expressways and six National Highways, making travel to and from the city by long distance bus very convenient indeed. Visitors often come from cities like Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Dalian, Zhengzhou, Jinzhou, ... Read More>>

Taxi fares in Tianjin usually cost 8 RMB for the first 3 km. With trips that are 3 km or more, the price will be 1.7 RMB/1 km. After 10 km, every km thereafter is 2.6 RMB. For waiting, every five minutes incurs a 1 km charge. Additionally, there is a gas ... Read More>>

The city of Tianjin was the second city in China to construct an underground subway system. Recently, Tianjin opened subway line 1 and subway line 9. All other lines are currently under construction. Map: Daily Operational Hours: 6:00 – 22:00 Price: 2 ... Read More>>

There are many auto rental services in the city of Tianjin. In order to rent a car, foreign travelers must hold a valid Chinese driving license. Those without one can consider a ''car hire'' - a chauffeur driven car. Read More>>

Light Rail The Tianjin-Binhai Light Railway is a rapid rail traffic system connecting downtown districts of Tianjin with Binhai New District. Phase one of the system starts from downtown Tianjin (Zhongshanmen) in the west and terminates at Tianjin Economic ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Tianjin City Code Number: 022 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Check Telephone Number: 114 Telephone Failure Complaining (free): 112 Weather Report: 12121 Report a Traffic ... Read More>>