Things to Do & Places to See Tianjin
Booming yet laid-back, contemporary yet ancient: Tianjin is a city of contrasts. A coastal location and history of foreign concessions have shaped a unique cultural legacy that runs the length and breadth of the city, influencing everything from streetscapes to food, parks to museums. Whether it’s 19th century colonial buildings, contemporary architectural icons or picturesque pagodas, Tianjin is nothing if not diverse.
The city’s unmistakable charm has seen a number of renowned chefs settle in Tianjin, resulting in a mouthwatering dining scene. A 24-hour city, come nightfall Tianjin sways to the beat of emerging bands, established artists, international DJs and a fun-loving crowd of Chinese and expat partygoers. Easy to navigate by public transport, explore the sights, sounds and tastes of this remarkable city.
Tianjin iShine City Shopping Mall 新业广场
Covering a variety of Vanguard Supermarket, JACKIE CHAN International cinema, fashion clothing boutique, international and domestic food and beverage, entertainment and other business forms.
No.125, Heiniucheng Rd., Hexi District
河西区黑牛城道125号T：86-22-88311666
Hisense Plaza 海信广场
This sophisticated mall specializes in luxury goods from a slew of up-market brands.
No.188, Jiefang Bei Lu, Heping District天津和平区解放北路188号
T：86-22-23198888
Thu – Sun 10:00 – 21:30;
Fri – Sat 10:00-22:00
The Galaxy International Shopping Mall 银河国际购物中心
Five floors of fashion, electronics and more, a highlight is an international supermarket located at basement level.
Tianjin Culture Center, No.9, Leyuan Dao, Hexi District
河西区乐园道9号文化中心内T：86-22-83889562
Riverside 66
A short walk from the Beijing-Tianjin High Speed Railway station, a highlight of this striking glass-clad mall is top floor Skystreet, offering a range of food and beverage options under a transparent canopy. 恒隆广场Heping Rd. Heping 和平区和平路T：86-22-23296168
Joy City 大悦城
Conveniently connected to Gulou metro station, this vast mall boasts international brands and on the upper floors, a tempting array of dining options.
No.2 Nanmen Wai Da Street南开区南门外大街2号T：86-22-58618888
Foreign Languages Book Store 外文书店
With a majority English language books, this is a great spot for picking up travel guides in particular.
No.184, Machang Rd., Hexi Dist 天津市河西区马场道184号
Mon-Fri: 9:30—18:00周一-周五：9：30-18：00
Sat,Sun: 9:00—19:00周六-周日：9：00-19：00
Yang Liu Qing Painting Store 杨柳青画社
The Yang Liu Qing Painting Store is the place to pick up Tianjin's traditional wood-block paintings in the heart of the city. Continuing a time-honoured practise dating back to Ming Dynasty, the colourful paintings depict folk tales, customs and stories.
No.139, Ancient Culture Street 古文化街139号
Mon-Sun: 9:00—18:00
Yi Xiang Chun Zhu Seafood Buffe t怡乡春竹海鲜自助
No.118, Ling Bin Rd., Nankai District天津市南开区凌宾路118号
Mon–Sun 11:30-14:00；17:00-21:00 周一 – 周日 11:30-14:00；17:00-21:00
Serves sumptuous Seafood Buffet丰盛的海鲜自助餐厅
Sakura Restaurant 樱花日本料理
No.30, Zijinshan Rd天津市河西区紫金山路30号
Mon-Sun: 10:00—14:00; 18:00—22:00
周一-周日：10:00—14:00; 18:00—22:00
T.G.I.Friday’s 星期五餐厅
Teda International Club, No.7-2 Fukang Rd., Nankai Dist.
天津市南开区复康路7号增2号
Mon-Sun: 11:00—24:00 周一-周日 11：00-24：00
Rak’n Wok （乐＆我中华料理店）
No.24-105,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场24-105
Mon-Sun: 11:30-21:30，周一-周日：11:30-21:30
TEL:022-5900-9233
Akalaka （啊咔啦咔）
No.17-114,Ao Cheng Sevice Apartment,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城酒店公寓17-114
Mon-Sun: 10:00-20:30，周一-周日：10:00-20:30
TEL:022-8378-8558
Chir Chir （奇乐奇乐）
No.A1-304,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场A1-304
Mon-Sun: 10:30-22:30，周一-周日：10:30-22:30
TEL:022-2727-7555
Jiang Jiang Shun Lai BBQ （江江顺来炭火烤肉）
1F,No.15 building,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场15号楼底商
Mon-Sun: 11:00-21:00，周一-周日：11:00-21:00
TEL:022-8642-0357
Cafe Alice （咖啡爱丽丝）
No.C5-113,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场C5-113
Mon-Sun: 09:30-22:00，周一-周日：09:30-22:00
TEL:157-2225-3276
Tianjin Tex-Mex （墨西哥餐厅）
No.A3-4-1-7,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场A3-4-1-7
Mon-Sun: 10:00-22:00，周一-周日：10:00-22:00
TEL:022-5817-1937
Texas BBQ （德克萨斯烧烤西餐）
No.C7-115-128,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场C7-115-128
Mon-Fri: 11:00-23:00，Sat-Sun:10:00-23:00
周一-周五 ：11:00-23:00，周六-周日：10:00-23:00
TEL:022-8792-4662
Mr.Pizza （米斯特披萨）
1F,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场1层
Mon-Sun: 11:00—21:00 周一-周日 11:00-21:00
TEL:022-2374-1821
Burger King （汉堡王）
1F,No.8 Biulding,Cai Qi Hui Life Square,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场8号楼彩柒汇生活广场1层
Mon-Sun: 10:00—22:00 周一-周日 10:00-22:00
TEL:022-6097-6623
The Burning Crab （热蟹沸腾）
No.C7-120,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场C7-120
Mon-Sun: 11:30-22:00，周一-周日 11:30-22:00，
TEL:022-8793-7939
Dots Coffee （哆池咖啡）
No.C1C2-113,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场C1C2-113
Mon-Sun: 10:00-24:00，周一-周日 10:00-24:00，
TEL:022-6076-7379
Holiland Dassert （好利来）
Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场内
Mon-Sun: 08:30—20:00 周一-周日 08:30-20:00
TEL:022-2392-0403
Honeymoon Dassert （满记甜品）
1F,No.8 Biulding,Cai Qi Hui Life Square,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场8号楼彩柒汇生活广场1层
Mon-Sun: 07:30—22:00 周一-周日 07:30-22:00
TEL:022-6097-6660
PARIS BAGUETTE （巴黎贝甜）
No.A1,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场A1座
Mon-Sun: 07:30-22:00，周一-周日 07:30-22:00
TEL:022-2393-3070
Wa Shin Tei Japanese Food （和心亭日本料理店）
No.C6-110,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场C6-110
Mon-Sun: 11:00-23:00，周一-周日 11:00-23:00
TEL:022-8719-2080
Warawara Japanese Food
No.C3-104,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场C3-104号
Mon-Fri: 11:00-02:00, Weekends＆Statutory Holidays:11:00-03:00
周一-周五 11:00-02:00，周末及法定节假日：11:00-03:00
TEL:022-8793-5161
Fei Yang Tai Wan Food （飞漾台湾料理）
No.C6-106,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场C6-106号
Mon-Sun: 11:00-14:00，17:00-21:00周一-周日 11:00-14:00，17:00-21:00
TEL:022-8793-5117
Kyo-tei Japanese Food （饗亭）
No.108,No.20 biulding,Ao Cheng Service Apartment,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城酒店公寓20号楼108室
Mon-Sun: 18:00-24:00周一-周日 18:00-24:00
TEL:022-8719-2986
Raku Gaku Izakaya Japanese Food 楽GAKU居酒屋
No.206,No.20 biulding,Ao Cheng Service Apartment,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城酒店公寓20号楼206室
Mon-Sun: 17:00-23:00周一-周日 17:00-23:00
TEL:150-2201-6022
Shan Shang Xia Izakaya Japanese Food 山上下居酒屋
9-102B,B,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场B座9-102B
Mon-Sun: 11:30—14:00,17:00-24:00周一-周日 11:30—14:00,17:00-24:00
TEL:022-5817-1477
Xiang Tian Xia Chafing dish 香天下火锅
2F,No.8 Biulding,Cai Qi Hui Life Square,Ao Cheng Entertainment area,Nankai Dist.
南开区奥城商业广场8号楼彩柒汇生活广场2层
Mon-Sun: 10:30—24:00 周一-周日 10:30-24:00
TEL:022-5835-7688/7689
Tianjin Zoo 天津动物园
The Tianjin Zoo is located at the southern end of the Water Park and is home to over 180 species, including exotic animals such as tigers, giraffes, rhinos and pandas.
Shuishang Park Road, Nankai District
南开区水上公园路
Mon-Sun 08:30-17:00
Tianjin Water Park 天津水上公园
Comprising three lakes and nine islands, Tianjin Water Park is an oasis midst the city’s hustle and bustle. All meandering pathways and picturesque pagodas, activities include pedal boats and an amusement park.
No.33, Shuishang Gongyuan Bei Road, Nankai District
天津市南开区水上公园北路33号
Mon-Sun 06:00-19:00
Tel: 86-22-23350095
www.tjwaterpark.com.cn
Tianjin Botanical Garden and Flower Market 天津植物园和花卉市场
One of the largest indoor botanical gardens in Asia and a year-round highlight of Tianjin, enjoy more than 100,000 plants in this temperature-controlled tropical environment.
North No.7 Bridge, outer Ring, Cao Zhuangzi, Zhongbei Town3w2, Xiqing District
天津市西青区中北镇曹庄子外环线7号桥北
Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00
Tel: 86-22-27948011
www.tjzwy.com
Pepper
Sleek and chic, Pepper draws a sophisticated crowd of Chinese and expats. Talented mixologists serve up signature cocktails that are as potent as they are delicious.
Location: 3F,bldg,B, Shang Gu, Tianta Rd., Nankai District
天津市南开区天塔道上谷商业街B座3层
Mon – Sun 11:00-02:00周一-周日11：00-02：00
Tel:86-22-23415238
Mingliu Tea House 名流茶馆
Enjoy a pot of authentic Chinese tea whilst you try to keep pace with a Tianjin-style crosstalk performance.
Address: Ancient Culture Street, Nankai District 南开区古文化街主街2楼
Tel: 022-27286420
May Flower 五月花
Hosting regular live performers, this buzzing club is a great place to unwind.
No.93 Qixiangtai Road, Nankai District 南开区气象台路93号
20:00 - 03:00
Richmond Restaurant & Paulaner Bar 里士满西餐酒吧
With staff sporting traditional Bavarian costume, this German-themed restaurant and bar serves up hearty fare to live music.
No.23, LuoYang Rd., Heping District天津市和平区洛阳道23号
Mon-Sun 11:00-05:00周一-周日11：00-05：00
Tel: 86-22-23113398
SITONG Bar 昔唐酒吧
A popular hangout amongst students and expats, Sitong Bar hosts a regular house band as well as DJs, making it an ideal spot for a dance, a drink and a whole lot of people watching.
1F, Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin, Chengdu Rd, Heping District
天津市和平区成都道奥林匹克大厦负1层
Mon-Sun 20:30-03:00周一-周日 20：30-03：00
Tel: 86-22-23377177
GAL Bar 果酒吧
Shui shang East Rd, Nankai District
天津市水上东路（动物园对面）
Mon-Sun 20:00-02:00周一-周日 20：00-02：00
Tel: 86-18502609788
Tianjin Planning Exhibition Hall 天津市规划展览馆
Housed inside stunning contemporary architecture in the city’s former Italian Concession, the Exhibition Hall details Tianjin’s past, present and future urban planning through large-scale models and interactive exhibits.
No.30 Bo'ai Road, Hebei District河北区博爱道30号
Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00
Tel: 86-22-24456501
www.tpeh.net
Tianjin Museum 天津博物馆
Showcasing Tianjin’s cultural and historical relics, this vast museum takes visitors on a journey through the city’s fascinating history via calligraphy, paintings, bronzes, ceramics and jade, as well as archival photography.
No.31 Youyi Rd., Hexi District天津市河西区友谊路31号
Tue-Sun 09:00-16:30
Tel: 86-22-58793000
www.tjbwg.com
Natural History Museum 自然博物馆
Jam-packed with some 380,000 exhibits, Tianjin’s Natural History Museum is as huge as it is absorbing. Highlights include a giant dinosaur skeleton, butterfly garden and 4D cinema.
No.206, Machang Road, Hexi District天津市河西区马场道206号
Tue-Sun 09:00-16:30
Tel: 86-22-23347988
Memorial Hall to Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao 周邓纪念馆
A museum dedicated the first Premier of the People's Republic of China, Zhou Enlai and his wife, Deng Yingchao. The venue features photographs, documents and dioramas, as well as an aeroplane used by Zhou.
Shuishang Gongyuan Bei Road, Nankai District天津市南开区水上公园北路
Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00
Tel:86-22-23592257
China House Museum 瓷房子博物馆
Housed inside a century-old French-style building, this private porcelain museum celebrates the time-honoured Chinese tradition in stunning style. Inside, explore pieces from dynasties Tang to Qing, whilst the museum’s exterior is clad in yet more porcelain.
No.72, Chifeng Road, Heping District天津市和平区赤峰道72号
Mon-Sun 09:00-17:30周一-周日：09：00-17：30
Tel :86-22-23146666
Shen Yang Dao Antique Market 沈阳道古物市场
Regularly attracting some 400 vendors, this vast market at the intersection of Jinzhou Road and Zhangzizhong Road is a real treasure trove. Remember: bargain hard and beware of fakes.
Ancient Culture Street
A place to pick up traditional Chinese crafts and souvenirs the fittingly-named Ancient Culture Street is lined with stores selling calligraphy brushes, jade carvings, ceramics, embroidery.
Drum Tower (鼓楼; Gǔlóu)
Gulou E St, Nankai District (南开区鼓楼东街; Nánkāiqū Gǔlóudōngjiē)
Dating from the Ming Dynasty, Tianjin’s Drum Tower was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and later rebuilt in 2001. As well as its iconic bell, the tower regularly hosts temporary exhibitions.
