Tianjin, also known as the diamond of the Bohai Gulf and the gateway to the capital of the People's Republic ofChina, is one of the 4 municipalities directly under the Central Government of the People's Republic of China.     The name of Tianjin was first called at the beginning of the Yongle Years in Ming Dynasty. Later, as a strategic point, Tianjin began to build city walls and defenses and it was then called "Tianjinwei". In 1860, Tianjin became a trading port and the second biggest industrial and commercial…

Located in the warm temperate zone, Tianjin has sub-humid continental monsoon climate. As it is influenced by the sea and ocean in summer and by the continent in winter, the four seasons here are clearly cut, which results in a great variety of temperature throughout the year. The average temperature in a year is 11.1℃-12.0℃. The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of less than -4℃; the hottest month is July, with an average temperature of about 26℃. On average, the frost-free period lasts about 200 days. The…

Tianjin has become a well-developed hub with a sea-land-air transportation network. Tianjin Harbor is the largest manual harbor in China having business with over 300 ports of more than 170 countries and regions with 75 berths. Among them, there are 48 deepwater berths with 10 thousand tons. In 1997, its annual loading and unloading capacity is 67.89 million tons and it's in the front raw of China for the container capacity and loading and unloading capacity of groceries. Tianjin is the junction of the rail lines of Beijing-Shandong, Beijing-Shanghai and Beijing-Harbin, so Tianjin is the transportation junction of railway in North China. Getting…

Tianjin offers to a visitor not just traditional local snack, for which it is famous but also other cuisines from mainland China and the world. The port city is especially famous for sea-food as one can get fresh catch every day. The city is known for its food-streets, where you can find luxurious fine dining restaurants and at the same time mouth-watering snacks at the roadside kiosks. In fact it is a great idea to try good roadside kiosks serving world famous Tianjin snacks. These street side small restaurants and…

Tianjin offers a variety of goods ranging from traditional handicrafts to international commodities. The local products, such as Yangliuqing New Year Posters, Zhang’s Painted Clay Figurines and Wei’s Kites, have enjoyed national reputations. They are wonderful mementos of your shopping experience in Tianjin. The most famous shopping districts in Tianjin are Binjiang Dao Business Street and Heping Lu Business Street, which are the most prosperous in this city. Zhang’s Painted Clay Figurines "Painted Clay Figurine Zhang" of Tianjin is a popular folk artifact that first started during Emperor Daoguang's reign of the Qing Dynasty, with a development…

Tianjin, a city quite near Beijing, the capital of China, features a city with prosperous economy and developed entertainment industry. Hence, visitors in Tianjin not only can enjoy the beautiful scenery and historical sites, but also can have a colorful night.   Clubs and Bars   City Place The bar is located on the 50th floor, which will bring customers a great bird’s-eye view of the prosperous Tianjin in the night. It is a very place for meeting with friends, because the bar is not as noisy as others.  …

Tianjin, called "Jin" for short, is one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government of China. Not only is it an international harbor and economic center in the north of China, but it is also well-known for its profound historical and cultural heritage.   Residents of Tianjin participate in indigenous religions, such as the veneration of the goddess Mazu. In addition, Tianjin has a Buddhist Temple of Great Compassion, a Catholic St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Laoxikai Church), a Catholic Our Lady of Victory Church (Wanghailou Church). A Roman Catholic…

IslamiChina has summarized the following Tianjin Muslim travel tips to our Muslim brothers and sisters to travel Tianjin during a short period of time. Tour Itinerary Planning Tianjin is located about 80 km away from Beijing. It only takes about 30 minutes now by the bullet train to travel from Beijing to Tianjin. As a matter of fact, Tianjin is not a good destination for Muslim travelers. However, if you do like to see Tianjin, you may arrange a day trip to Tianjin by the bullet train at Beijing's South…