China
Where to stay in Tianjin
Tianjin is a city in China, home to about 13,866,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- TSN12 km · Tianjin Binhai International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Tianjin
Tianjin, previously romanized as Tienchin or Tientsin, is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It is located on the shore of the Bohai Sea.
Tianjin is one of four municipalities in China; cities that are not part of any province, and whose governments instead report directly to the central government in Beijing. It borders Hebei Province and Beijing Municipality, bounded to the east by the Bohai Gulf portion of the Yellow Sea. In terms of urban population, it is the sixth-largest city of the People's Republic of China. Tianjin's urban area is located along the Hai River, which connects to the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers via the Grand Canal in Tianjin.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Tianjin
20 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Tianjin Ritz-Carlton | 3.0 km | |
| Astor House Hotel | 1863 | 3.0 km |
| Ariva Tianjin Zhongbei Serviced Apartment | 10.7 km | |
| Atour Hotel Tianjing Nankai University | 6.6 km | |
| Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside | 0.8 km | |
| Crowne Plaza Tianjin Binhai | 17.2 km | |
| Crowne Plaza Tianjin Jinnan | 19.7 km | |
| Evergrande Hotel,Tianjin Dongli Lake | 24.7 km | |
| Fraser Place Tianjin | 7.5 km | |
| Holiday Inn Tianjin Riverside | 1.5 km | |
| Huigao Garden Hotel | 5.3 km | |
| Jin Long International Hotel | 8.2 km | |
| Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel | 6.2 km | |
| Shangri-La Tianjin | 2.2 km | |
| The Astor Hotel Tianjin | 2.6 km | |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin | 2.5 km | |
| The St. Regis Tianjin | 2.0 km | |
| Tianjin Golden Crown Hotel | 3.6 km | |
| Vienna International Hotel (Tianjin Five Avenue Guizhou Road) | 3.1 km | |
| Wanda Vista Tianjin | 5.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Tianjin
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Tianjin are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 158 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Tianjin: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 79 km) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK, 116 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
C2001—C2198: From Beijing South Station to Tianjin, non-stop. C2201—C2268: From Beijing South Station to Tianjin, with stops at Wuqing Station (武清站) or Yizhuang Station (亦庄站); C2271—C2298: From Beijing South Station to Tanggu Station of Tianjin. Some spots in Tianjin, including roads and bridges, have names from Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Three Principles of the People (for example, Minquan Gate on Zhonghuan Road). Names harkening back to the era of the Republic of China on the mainland also appear (e.g. Beiyang Road). Many roads in Tianjin are named after a Chinese province or city.
Getting around
Founded in 1904, the Tianjin bus system was the first in China, and the metro was second in the nation (1970) and today the city is well served by its public transportation.Within the city, traveling on a bus line that is less than 12 km will cost ¥1.5, while traveling on a line over 12 km costs ¥1, even if your journey is less than 12 km. It's well worth your time to look up popular bus routes. Buses are comfortable and clean. A light-rail line runs between Tianjin Railway Station to the seaside area Donghailu in TEDA. Taxis are abundant.
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TSN · Tianjin Binhai International Airport
PKX · Beijing Daxing International Airport
PEK · Beijing Capital International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Tianjin
Eat
Tianjin cuisine places a heavy focus on seafood, due to Tianjin's proximity to the sea. Prominent menus include the Eight Great Bowls (八大碗), a combination of eight mainly meat dishes. It can be further classified into several varieties, including the rough (粗), smooth (细), and high (高). The Four Great Stews (四大扒) actually refers to a very large number of stews, including chicken, duck, seafood, beef, and mutton. Tianjin also has several distinctive snack items. Goubuli Baozi (狗不理包子) is a traditional brand of Baozi (steamed stuffed bun) that is famous throughout China. Guifaxiang Mahua (桂发祥麻花) is a traditional brand of mahua (fried dough twist).
Drink
There are a number of expat bars catering to the visiting business community, most of which can be a little expensive (¥25 upwards for a small bottle of beer) so if you like something a bit more laid back and comfortable. As far as clubs go, Tianjin is a big university city both for Chinese and foreign students so there are lots of places for dancing. The music policy tends to be mostly Western and Chinese dance, pop and hip hop/R&B, so if you have more alternative tastes in music, the clubs are possibly not for you!
Stay safe
Tianjin is known to be as safe as any city in China. Generally you do not have to be concerned about personal safety in China. Girls generally say they are happy to walk anywhere in the main city areas where there are lights. But if you come out of a night club drunk, you are an obvious target.
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Questions
Tianjin: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Tianjin?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Tianjin are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 158 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Tianjin?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 79 km) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK, 116 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Tianjin?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Tianjin
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.