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Did you know that you don’t even have to leave Tianjin to take a cruise all the way to Japan? You have Tianjin’s new International Cruise Port to thank for that! If you’re tired of Chinese group tours and overcrowded tour buses, you should book a cruise on one of Tianjin’s luxury cruise ships. Read more>>
Fans of classical music in Tianjin are in for a treat on February 25th. Famous French conductor Vincent Barthe will lead the China Europe Youth Orchestra, whose repertoire spans from Beethoven to Berlioz. Website: www.tjconcerthall.com See also: Tianjin Theme Park to Open as Early as May 5th Read more>>
Tianjin was first put on the map as Zhigu (Straight Port) during the Sui Dynasty, when the Grand Canal was constructed. It was named Tianjin (Heavenly Ford) in 1404. By this time the city officials had added city walls to protect it from pirates. It was established as a prefecture in 1725 during the Qing Dynasty, and as a county six years later. When in 1858 the Treaty of Tianjin was signed after the Opium Wars, the city was divided up and...Read more>>
Tianjin is easily reached by air, land and sea. It serves as a major port for the shipping of goods in and out of North China. Its international airport is located approximately 15 km outside the city center. Tianjin has four different railway stations serving cities all over China. And its world class network of expressways and highways facilitates traveling in and out of the city by bus. Unlike other cities, Tianjin's winding streets are not...Read more>>
