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 city's Wen Miao (Confucius Temple), with its Sunday book fair.

Just a short distance outside the city, much awaits the traveler. The Dulesi was built during the Tang Dynasty, and is believed to be the oldest structure of its kind in the country. The Temple is home to a magnificent statue of the revered Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy. History buffs meanwhile can head for Dagukou, an ancient structure originally built to keep Japanese pirates at bay. Also in the outskirts is Mount Pan, a favorite summer retreat for residents of Beijing and Tianjin. And last, but certainly not least, the city also has a section of the Great Wall.

The city also has a number of well-known shopping districts, museums, parks and zoos. The Antique Market is the place to go to buy Mao badges, antique porcelain and much more. Those interested in history may want to visit the Tianjin Museum. Among its 150,000 relics are ancient calligraphies, paintings and bronze ware. The Chinese are known for their love of astronomy, and Tianjin has one of the most fascinating planetariums in the country. Other places of interest include the Tianjin Natural History Museum, and the Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall.

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