10 Highlights in Tianjin - China's Eurasian Blended City

The coastal city of Tianjin, one of China's top tourist destinations, is notable for its blend of Western and ancient Chinese architecture.

Located 125 km north of Beijing, Tianjin is only a 30-minute high-speed train ride away. Travel magazine The Culture Trip describes Tianjin as a city that attracts visitors thanks to its rich architectural, cultural and culinary heritage. Here are 10 suggestions from The Culture Trip about some of the highlights of this port city, where the 14th Annual World Economic Forum Leaders Meeting will take place from June 25-28.

The Tientsin Eye Ferris Wheel

The project is built above the Yongle Bridge across the Haihe River. This is considered one of the modern symbols of Tianjin city. The giant wheel is 120 m high, with 48 passenger compartments, each compartment can hold 8 people. The entrance fee is about 70 yuan (228,000 VND) for a 30-minute ride. Visitors should experience the Ferris wheel at sunset or in the evening. Next to the Ferris wheel in the evening, there is often a fireworks display, visitors sitting in the cabin can observe the whole city immersed in colorful neon lights.

The Ferris wheel is lit up at night. Photo: China Xinhua News.

Italian Quarter

This is a former Italian concession area, surrounded by four streets, located in Hebei District, Tianjin. Currently, this area has more than 200 European-style buildings of the early 20th century that are preserved intact. There are shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Coming here in the evening, visitors can go shopping and then dine at Italian restaurants.

Great Wall of China Huangya Pass

The section of the wall in the mountainous area of ​​Jizhou County is part of the Great Wall heritage, about 30 kilometers from downtown Tianjin. It was built 1,400 years ago during the Northern Qi Dynasty, and was later reinforced with brick walls during the Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644. The Huangya Pass Great Wall is 42 kilometers long, connecting Malanguan Pass in Hebei to the east and Zong Pass in Beijing to the west, with 52 watchtowers and 14 beacon towers. In 1984-1987, more than 3,000 meters of wall and 20 watchtowers were restored, making it the longest section of the Great Wall restoration project in China.

A section of the Great Wall through Huangya Pass. Photo: Asia cultural travel .

Tianjin Old Street

This is a pedestrian street located on the banks of the Hai River, full of colorful lanterns. The ancient houses here all date back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Around the street are many restaurants, eateries, shops selling souvenirs and local handicrafts. Visitors can visit Thien Hau Pagoda, built in the 14th century, where merchants used to come to pray for good luck and a safe boat trip. The pagoda is now the Tianjin Folk Customs Museum, displaying many folk handicrafts and relics from ancient times.

Ceramic Villa

Another special place that cannot be missed in a trip to Tianjin is the ceramic villa of collector Zhang Lianzhi, which has been listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The villa is over 100 years old, located in Heping District, covering an area of ​​3,000 square meters, and is decorated with 400 million pieces of ancient ceramics, 16,000 pieces of porcelain, 5,000 ancient vases, 4,000 ancient bowls and plates, more than 20 tons of crystal and agate, and 300 white marble carvings.

The five-story French-style villa was once the residence of the finance minister during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It was used as a bank branch in 1949. After that, the villa was abandoned for many years. In 2003, Mr. Zhang Lianzhi spent 160,000 USD to buy it and spent 4 years transforming it into a unique castle, decorated with ceramic pieces dating back to the Tang and Qing dynasties.

Outside the ceramic villa: Photo: Secret World.

Ban Son Mountain

Visitors can experience trekking at Panshan Mountain, located in Jizhou County, 110 km from Tianshan City and 88 km from Beijing. The mountain, known as the "first mountain east of Beijing", was once listed as one of China's top 15 tourist destinations.

The nature on Ban Son is diverse with hundreds of plant species and many majestic cliffs. The mountain consists of five peaks, the main peak of which is Nui Trang, 864 m above sea level. On the top is a stupa that is said to contain the tooth of Buddha. Ban Son Mountain is also a famous historical site when Emperor Qianlong visited it 30 times and wrote 1,336 poems praising the beauty of this mountain.

Tianjin Library

The Binhai Library is a tourist attraction in Binhai Cultural Center, Tianjin. With its futuristic architectural design, the 33,700-square-meter, five-story library has attracted a large number of visitors since its opening in 2017. The eye-shaped structure has been dubbed "the most beautiful library in China."

What makes this library famous are its giant “mountains of books.” Hundreds of bookshelves stretch out under a skylight. These bookshelves also serve as stairs and seating.

Unique bookshelves inside Tan Hai library. Photo: Azure magazine.

St Joseph's Cathedral

St Joseph Cathedral, located in Heping District, is the largest Romanesque structure in Tianjin and was built in 1916. Designed by French architect and missionary Paul-Marie Dumond, the structure covers an area of ​​nearly 1,900 square metres and can accommodate around 1,500 people at a time. St Joseph Cathedral has three giant domes measuring 45 metres high, with the surface covered in green copper panels.

Tianjin Amusement Park

This is the largest amusement park and recreation area in Tianjin, consisting of nine artificial islands and three lakes. Surrounded by paths, pagodas and gardens, it is a popular place for families with young children in the summer.

Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park

This entertainment complex is located in a 17-story, 275-meter-long Soviet-era aircraft carrier. The complex includes an amusement park, a hotel, a shopping center. The ship also has a stage area where circus and dance performances are held.

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