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Flickr.com As soon as you arrive at Binhai Airport, it is readily apparent that taxis are abundant and cheap in Tianjin. Whilst you promise yourself that you will buy a bicycle and join in with the locals at rush hour, and hop on the occasional bus, the taxi very much becomes the mainstay of transport for most expats. Taxis are generally very easy to use (as long as you have the address on hand) and convenient (the sea of taxis only seems to be at a low tide in the peak of rush hour). Moreover, at only 8 RMB for the... Read More>>
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... Read More>>
Long a favourite with local Chinese and Tianjin-based expats, YY Beer House is finally receiving some much-deserved attention. In March, a journalist from the Wall Street Journal surprised everyone... Read More>>
With a number of restaurants, bars and clubs across Tianjin offering happy hours, it is easy to indulge whilst saving money. We’re here to help you get happy everyday! Read More>>
While many modern restaurants have chosen the path of internationalism and the vogue of “fusion” cuisine, FLO Brasserie has maintained a strong focus on the traditional French dialect. So get out and enjoy some authentic French food in Tianjin. Read More>>
Loneliness can make any place seem like a hell hole, especially when that hole is thousands of miles away from the people you feel closest to. Fortunately, Tianjin has several popular expat hangouts that organise fun events which bring the expat community together. Read More>>
The book-thirsty Tianjiner can find innumerable shops selling Chinese language books, but those selling English language books are rather harder to come by. Here are a couple of places worth checking out for something other than Wordsworth. Read More>>
Tianjin was once home to nine different countries’ concessions, reminders of which can still be seen today in the city’s varied architectural styles and charming buildings. This article introduces three of the most famous colonial landmark buildings still in use today. Read More>>
Although Tianjin on the surface may not seem like a place boasting a plethora of places for the discerning art fan, if one explores a little deeper it is possible to find a good few art galleries and museums that are worth a visit. Read More>>
If you find yourself sitting around in Tianjin and wondering what to do this August, look no further than this eclectic round-up of great events. From a blind folk singer to modern dance and Harry Potter mania to classical music, there’s something here for everyone. Read More>>
Though very similar to Beijing cuisine, the food of Tianjin tends to be lighter with a... Read More>>
With products cheaper than Beijing and Shanghai but just as varied, Tianjin has garnered... Read More>>
Located in the north of China, about 2 hours' drive from Beijing, Tianjin is one of... Read More>>
Tianjin is a lively industrial town with a large expat community and a trendy local... Read More>>
