Tianjin Transportation and Tourist Attractions Guide
Tianjin, as the largest port city in northern China, has been officially established since ancient times due to the rise of water transportation, with a history of over 600 years. Tianjin is low-key yet understated, a city full of history and cultural heritage, while also boasting beautiful natural scenery and unique architectural styles. Let's join forces with transportation to check out the beautiful city of Tianjin.
1. Tianjin WuDaDao(Five Avenues)
The WuDaDao Cultural Tourism Zone has more than 400 buildings built in the 1920s and 1930s, including over 200 former residences of modern and contemporary celebrities.
There are many famous people's former residences in the WuDaDao, such as Zhang Xueliang, Xu Shichang, Gu Weijun, Li Shufu, Zhang Zizhong, etc. There is also the most beautiful house on the Five Avenues, Qingwang Mansion.
🗓️ Opening hours: Open all day
🎫 Ticket: Free
⭐ Address: 83 Chongqing Road, Heping District, Tianjin,China
🚗 Transportation route: Xiaobailou Station on Metro Line 1
2. The Porcelain house
The porcelain house is a French style building that combines traditional Chinese architectural style with Western architectural elements, renovated from the former residence of modern Chinese diplomat Huang Rongliang. This building is decorated with a large number of porcelain tiles, perfectly combining Chinese classical art with European art styles, and is known as the priceless "Museum of Chinese Ancient Porcelain".
🗓️ Opening Hours:
① Summer Time: Monday to Sunday 9:00-19:00
② Winter Time: Monday to Sunday 9:00-18:30
🎫 Ticket: 50 yuan
⭐ Address: 72 Chifeng Road, Heping District,Tianjin,China
🚗 Transportation route: Metro Line 3 and Heping Road Station
3. Italian Style Street
There are many former residences of Chinese celebrities such as Liang Qichao, Cao Yu, Yuan Shikai, Zeng Guofan's family, Feng Guozhang, and Li Shutong in the area. The Italian style street is centered around Marco Polo Square, where you can see circular arches and columns, staggered pavilions, thick walls, narrow windows, and other Mediterranean architectural styles from ancient Rome and the Middle Ages everywhere.
🗓️ Opening hours: Open all day
🎫 Ticket: Free
⭐ Address: No. 39 Guangfu Road, Hebei District, Tianjin
🚗 Transportation route: Jianguo Road Station on Metro Line 2
4. National Marine Museum
This ocean themed museum integrates collection, exhibition, research, education, and science popularization, providing visitors with a window to understand and love the ocean. Here, friends can see various marine life specimens, understand the mysteries of the ocean and the human exploration process of the ocean.
Tourist attraction service information
🗓️ Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 daily, closed on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays)
🎫 Tickets: booking tickets by real name through official WeChat official account and official website; Basic displays are free, while special exhibition projects cost between 20-50 yuan
🚗 transport line:
① Take the Ecological City Bus Lines 3 and 4 to the Haibo Museum Station.
② Take the Binhai Bus Route 972 or 947 to the Ocean Museum Bus Station.
③ Take Metro Line 9 to Donghai Road Station and transfer to Bus Route 2 or Binhai Bus Route 127 to Zhongsheng Avenue Station and transfer to Ecological City Bus Line 3 to Haibo Museum Station.
5. The Tianjin Eye
The Tianjin Eye, also known as the Tianjin Yongle Bridge Ferris Wheel, is the only Ferris wheel built on a bridge in the world. It spans the Haihe River, connecting Hebei District and Hongqiao District, serving both tourism and transportation purposes, and is one of the landmarks of Tianjin. The diameter of the Ferris wheel is 110 meters, and each cabin can accommodate 8 people. It can also accommodate 512 people for sightseeing at the same time. Riding on the Ferris wheel, you can overlook the urban scenery of Tianjin, which is a must visit attraction for friends.
Tourist attraction service information
🗓️ Opening Hours:
① During the day, appointments can be made between 09:30-17:30, and admission must be made before 6:00 pm at the latest
② Entry after 18:00 at night, with the option to make reservations between 18:00 and 22:00. The ticket price is 100 yuan per person, and there are also couple rooms and family rooms to choose from, priced at 1199 yuan and 1099 yuan respectively.
🎫 admission ticket:
① The ticket price is 80 yuan per person, and there are also couple rooms and family rooms (with a maximum capacity of 6 tourists) to choose from, priced at 999 yuan and 899 yuan respectively
② The ticket price is 100 yuan per person, and there are also couple rooms and family rooms to choose from, priced at 1199 yuan and 1099 yuan respectively.
⭐ Address: Yongle Bridge, Sanchahekou, Hongqiao District
🚗 Transportation route: 13 minute bike ride from Jinshiqiao Station on Metro Line 3
6. Former Residence of Zhang Xueliang
The former residence museum of Zhang Xueliang, also known as Shaoshuai Mansion, was inhabited by the Zhang family in the 1920s and 1930s. This Western style imitation building has a luxurious, beautiful, and generous architectural style, mainly in the Western Baroque style. The room layout is exquisite, and the stairs, floors, doors, and windows are all made of Philippine wood. The former residence building has distinct modern features, and you can rent a qipao nearby to take photos and check in.
Tourist attraction service information
🗓️ Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 throughout the year
🎫 Admission: Adult 75 yuan/ticket, student 58 yuan/ticket
⭐ Address: 78 Chifeng Road, Heping District
🚗 Transportation route: Metro Line 3 and Heping Road Station
7. Aircraft Carrier Park
In addition to the Kiev, there are also the Chongqing destroyer, the Great Wall 175 submarine, and the Russian style street in the amusement park.
Tourist attraction service information
🗓️ Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 daily
🎫 Ticket: Full price ticket 220 yuan, free for children under 1.2 meters
⭐ Address: 269 Hanbei Road, Binhai New Area, Tianjin,China
🚗 transport line:
① 127 Aircraft Carrier Line: Light Rail Donghai Road Station - Taida Aircraft Carrier Theme Park Station
② Route 127 Ligao Special Line: Beitang Bus Station - Central Avenue Aircraft Carrier Theme Park - Ligao Sunshine Coast
③ 127 Fishing Port Special Line: Beitang Bus Station - Central Avenue Aircraft Carrier Theme Park - Central Fishing Port Bay Road
④ 939 Road: High speed Rail Binhai Station - Central Avenue Aircraft Carrier Theme Park - High speed Rail Binhai North Station
⑤ Route 972: Ocean Museum Bus Stop - Central Avenue Aircraft Carrier Theme Park - High Speed Rail Binhai North Station
⑥ 462 Aircraft Carrier Line: Tianjin Station Bus Station - Aircraft Carrier Theme Park - Hangu Central Station
8. Teahouse Crosstalk
How can you miss a cross-talk performance in Tianjin. Tianjin's teahouse cross-talk is known as the most authentic cross-talk, not only because the actors on stage have good skills, but also because the audience below are professional comedians. When you come to Tianjin, you must listen to teahouse cross-talk.
Recommended Teahouse Crosstalk:
① Celebrity Teahouse
⭐ Address: 2nd Floor, Main Street, Ancient Culture Street, Tianjin, China
② Qianxiangyi Cross Talk Teahouse
⭐ Address: 4th Floor, Poly Plaza, Intersection of Nanshi Street and Fu'an Street, Tianjin, China
③ Celebrity Crosstalk Teahouse,
⭐ Address: 177 Xinhua Road, Tianjin, China
④ Deyun Society
⭐ Address: 95 Jianguo Road, Tianjin, China
⑤ West Coast Cross Talk Teahouse
⭐ Address: People's Park, Tianjin, China
Must eat delicacies in Tianjin
1. Goubuli steamed bun
Goubuli steamed bun is a famous traditional snack in Tianjin both at home and abroad. It was founded in 1858 AD (during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty) and has a history of more than 100 years. It is the first of the "three wonders of Tianjin" and one of the time-honored brands in China.
2. Fried Dough Twists, 18th Street
Fried Dough Twists on the 18th Street is one of the three best foods in Tianjin. Won the China National Food Gold Award in 1989.
3. Pancake rolled with crisp fritter
Q: What is the Tianjin Transportation Universal Card ?
It's an IC card issued by the Tianjin Urban Universal Card Company, a member of the China T-United Card,following national standards for interconnectivity. It works across various cities, including Beijing and Tianjin.
Q: Where can I use Tianjin Transportation Universal Card?
You can use it on all public transport in Tianjin, including buses and subways, and also on designated lines in other connected cities.If you have a card with the China T-union logo, you can also take public transportation in the vast majority of cities in China
Q: Where can I buy the Tianjin Transportation Universal Card?
1）Offline purchase: You can purchase it at customer service centers or ticket counters in any subway stations in Tianjin. Call 400-611-7555 for details.
2）Online purchase: You can prepare the card before arrival to ensure that everything is foolproof. Click here to buy China T-union Card online.
Q: Are there limits on buying and recharging?
There are two types: a regular card with an 18 yuan deposit and a commemorative card with a set price. You must load at least 30 yuan when buying the regular card, and you can only recharge in multiples of 10 yuan, up to a maximum of 1,000 yuan.
Q: Are there any discounts?
Yes! In Tianjin, you get discounts like 5% off on buses and 10% off on subways. You can also get transfer discounts within 90 minutes.
Q: How do I check my transit card's balance?
Your balance shows on the fare machine or receipt. You can also use the “Tianjin Universal Card” app with NFC on your phone to check.
Q: What if I run out of money?
You can recharge it at service centers or through the app.
Q: What if my transit card is faulty?
If it’s a non-manufacturing defect, you can get your balance transferred to a new card.
Q: Can I get a refund?
You can refund regular cards instantly, while commemorative cards allow you to get your balance back without returning the card.
Q: Any tips for using the transit card?
Don’t hold multiple cards near the POS machine at once, and keep it in good condition.
Q: What if I lose my transit card?
It’s unregistered and can't be reported lost, so treat it carefully.
Q: How do I address transaction disputes?
Contact the operating company where the transaction happened.
Q: Where can I handle card-related services?
All Tianjin Universal Card customer service centers can assist with these services.