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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Tianjin [2025]
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Teda Aircraft Carrier Theme Park
4.5
/5
11914 reviews
7.8
From AED 113.55
Based on 79 reviews
China Singapore Eco City/National Maritime Museum | 51.8 km from downtown
Phone +8602267288899
Address: The intersection of Central Avenue and Park Road， Binhai New Area, Tianjin
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Russian street with parades & car shows
Aircraft carrier Kiev refitted inside
Saved by 281 users7860 positive reviews
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The aircraft carrier is very spectacular and suitable for visiting. There are many comprehensive and detailed popular sciences, suitable for people of all ages to visit. It is an unforgettable experience and I will recommend it to my friends. It is suitable for military enthusiasts and people with a sense of gratitude. I hope to be able to board more aircraft carriers in the future. In addition to the aircraft carrier, there are also various wonderful performances and interactive projects. I look forward to seeing the fireworks in the future.
The TEDA aircraft carrier was a great experience. First, we visited the TEDA aircraft carrier. It was my first time inside an aircraft carrier. The design inside was particularly shocking. The shipboard was so large. It was my first time seeing such a large aircraft carrier. The doll experience was also very good. We also went to watch the car race. The players had first-class skills. The experience was very good and amazing. In the afternoon, we went to see the aviation storm. The performance was very realistic and worth coming back next time.
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Tianjin Eye
4.6
/5
13665 reviews
7.3
From AED 40.26
Based on 694 reviews
Eye of the tianjin area | 4.8 km from downtown
Phone +8602226288830
Address: On the Yongle Bridge, Sanchahekou, Hebei District, Tianjin
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Night Attractions
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Riverside buildings & Ferris wheel views
492 ft high view of city lights
Saved by 824 users6272 positive reviews
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If you haven't ridden the Ferris wheel, you should definitely try it! It's a must-do in Tianjin. I rode it in 2017 and thought I'd give it another try with my kids this time! Unexpectedly, the Tianjin Eye's cabin has been upgraded! We originally planned to ride the Haihe River cruise on the same day, but later realized we couldn't do both if we planned to ride it after the lights were on. Because the lines for the Ferris wheel were unpredictable, we waited for half an hour and rode for another half an hour. The Tianjin Eye is quite a distance from the cruise terminal. Luckily, I was able to schedule another cruise the next day.
"Ride" or "see"? If you don't want to queue or find the ticket price high, simply taking photos with the train from a distance and along the Haihe River is equally enjoyable. It's especially beautiful at night when lit up.
Best Time: If you want to ride, try to ride on weekdays or during the day (the night view is beautiful, but the lines are the most formidable). Be sure to check weather and operating announcements in advance.
Manage Expectations: The train primarily offers a panoramic view of the city and a sense of ceremony. Don't expect excessive luxury or thrills inside the cabin.
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National Maritime Museum of China
4.5
/5
3445 reviews
7.3
China Singapore Eco City/National Maritime Museum | 50.1 km from downtown
Phone +8602267185139
Address: Intersection of Rongsheng Road and Haixuan Road, Binhai New District, Tianjin
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No. 3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Tianjin
Highlights:
Building looks like a leaping fish
36,000 exhibits on marine knowledge
Saved by 283 users3012 positive reviews
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Tianjin National Maritime Museum is located at No. 377 Haixuan Road, Sino-Singapore Eco-City, Binhai New Area, Tianjin. It covers an area of 150,000 square meters, a construction area of 80,000 square meters, and an exhibition area of 23,000 square meters. Tianjin National Maritime Museum is a national comprehensive marine museum integrating collection, display, research and education.
Tianjin National Maritime Museum is located at No. 377 Haixuan Road, Sino-Singapore Eco-City, Binhai New Area, Tianjin. It covers an area of 150,000 square meters, a construction area of 80,000 square meters, and an exhibition area of 23,000 square meters. Tianjin National Maritime Museum is a national comprehensive marine museum integrating collection, display, research and education.
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Porcelain house
4.3
/5
5557 reviews
7.2
From AED 25.81
Based on 215 reviews
Binjiang Road/Xiao Bai Lou/Five Avenue Scenic Area | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +8602227123366
Address: No. 72, Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin (near Heping Road Commercial Street)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
French building with porcelain & agate
2,519 ft porcelain dragon decorates roof
Saved by 643 users2314 positive reviews
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It's a bit unique, but not particularly stunning. If you have time, go and see it; if you're pressed for time, don't make a special trip.
It's just a bit unique, though; the scenery and historical heritage are relatively limited.
If you enjoy the thrill of adventure, love taking photos, and are interested in unique architecture, the Porcelain House is definitely worth a stop; it's a landmark in Tianjin.
If you're short on time or appreciate cultural history and traditional aesthetics, you might prefer other attractions in Tianjin (such as the Five Avenues or the Italian Style District).
The most common option is to simply admire the unique exterior and take photos from outside without a ticket. The entire experience takes about 15-20 minutes.
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Haihe Cruises
4.8
/5
4322 reviews
7.0
Based on 27 reviews
Eye of the tianjin area | 4.5 km from downtown
Phone +8602258306789
Address: Tianjin Station Wharf: Tianjin Railway Station (East Station) Front Square; Ancient Culture Street Wharf: On the edge of Lion Rock Bridge in Ancient Culture Street (near Haihe), Nankai District, Tianjin; Dabeiyuan Wharf: Southwest Side of Middle Section of Tianwei Road, Hebei District, Tianjin
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Tianjin
Saved by 414 users3589 positive reviews
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I took an open-top cruise ship, which I think is higher than other closed ones. It is definitely good for taking pictures or viewing the scenery. It is still cool at night in September. I think it is worth the money.
It was quite nice. I saw the night view on both sides of the Haihe River. There were many people singing on both sides. Tianjin is really nice. The scenery on both sides is also good. I basically passed all the attractions in Tianjin and saw Tianjin Station. I took a lot of photos.
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Commander Zhang's Mansion
4.6
/5
2967 reviews
6.8
From AED 38.71
Based on 17 reviews
Binjiang Road/Xiao Bai Lou/Five Avenue Scenic Area | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +8602287896106
Address: 78 Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No. 5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Tianjin
Highlights:
General Xueliang's Tianjin residence
1,000+ real century-old artifacts
Saved by 218 users1962 positive reviews
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The ticket price is 80 yuan, and Ctrip has a small discount. The Young Marshal's former residence retains many artifacts, especially the piano on the first floor. The inscription on the Young Marshal's Tiger Sword reads: "When the time comes, be bold." The residence offers free guided tours, which are excellent. Best of all, there are multiple sessions, each starting after a short wait.
Although Ctrip booked us a 10:00 AM time, the tour guide said we could set our own time when we contacted them. This allowed us to arrive half an hour earlier, which was a bit cooler. We were introduced to the French Garden and the surrounding celebrity residences. We also gave a detailed introduction to the Zhang Xueliang attraction. We also helped take family photos.
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Tianjin Fantawild Adventure
4.9
/5
26149 reviews
6.6
From AED 51.10
Based on 4 reviews
China Singapore Eco City/National Maritime Museum | 45.4 km from downtown
Phone +864001660006
Address: Within the first ecological island of Zhongsheng Avenue, Zhongxin Ecological City, Tianjin Binhai New Area (No. 4888 Zhongsheng Avenue)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No. 6 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Tianjin
Highlights:
3D giant screen shows & thrilling rides
20+ large themed areas, sci-fi vibes
Saved by 330 users23176 positive reviews
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Today I went to the Jinmen Grand Canyon with my sister. The game facilities are very beautiful. It is exciting and fun to ride on them. The service staff is very patient in explaining each precaution. It is very nice.
Today we chose to go to Tianjin Fantawild Happy World. The nightlife is more fun than the daytime, especially the circus carnival. It is really a carnival, so exciting. Our family really had a great time. Especially the children also loved the light show at night. It was like a fairy tale world.
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Tianjin Happy Valley
4.7
/5
7925 reviews
6.6
From AED 103.23
Based on 8 reviews
Ninghe Seven Caspian National Wetland Park Scenic Area | 24 km from downtown
Phone +8602284977666
Address: No. 2 Dongli Zhiguang Avenue, Dongli District, Tianjin
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Tianjin
Highlights:
Dolphin jump & carousel for families
30+ fun facilities for all ages
Saved by 229 users4722 positive reviews
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The facilities are very close together, so it doesn't take long to get from one to the next. There was a celebrity performance that day, which resulted in a large crowd, significantly impacting the experience. However, the park actually offered a free, voluntary transfer to Ocean Park, as the two parks are connected by a pathway. Ocean Park was so much fun that my kids spent five hours there and still weren't satisfied.
Tianjin Happy Valley is still very playable, especially in the summer when it is more comfortable to play indoors. There are many indoor activities for children to play. In short, it is still worth a visit.
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Tianjin Polar Ocean Resort
4.5
/5
14615 reviews
6.6
From AED 51.10
Based on 27 reviews
Binhai New Area/Tanggu | 40.4 km from downtown
Phone +8602266227777
Address: No. 61, Xiangluowan Business District, Binhai New Area, Tianjin (near Haimen Bridge)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
3 theaters for close marine circus shows
15 zones with various marine life
Saved by 314 users8971 positive reviews
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It's a great place to take the kids. The marine animals are well-maintained and healthy. I didn't manage to see them all in one day. I quickly visited the Future Jellyfish Pavilion just before closing time, but I didn't get to see them all. The Polar Circus was thrilling and engaging. While the Polar Parade didn't have many performers, the atmosphere was wonderful and joyful. There's no need to buy a separate ticket for the water park; the complimentary ticket was still enough for a bit of fun. My only complaint was that, aside from the tall, bespectacled man at the entrance to the main pavilion, the service from the other staff was terrible. They looked impatient, and even the responses to my questions were incredibly slow!
It's so fun here! Not only does it have a dreamy aquarium and a vibrant jellyfish aquarium, but it also features a variety of exciting performances. Next door is a water park where you can have fun and a fun-filled amusement park. You can have fun all day without repeating yourself!
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Jingyuan Garden
4.7
/5
3701 reviews
6.5
From AED 10.33
Based on 104 reviews
Binjiang Road/Xiao Bai Lou/Five Avenue Scenic Area | 2.3 km from downtown
Phone +8602227311618
Address: 70 On Shan Road, Heping District (the intersection of Anshan Road and Gansu Road, opposite Anshan Road Primary School)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No. 5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Tianjin
Highlights:
Building blends Spanish & Japanese styles
Puyi's former residence with gardens
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Tucked away in the bustling heart of Tianjin, Jingyuan—the mansion that once housed the last emperor, Puyi—is more worth savoring than you might imagine. Passing through the bustling streets of Chifeng Road, upon entering Jingyuan's gates, you're instantly transported back to a turbulent era.
🌳 The garden lives up to its name, a tranquil and profound place. While not as grand as the imperial gardens, its architectural details, blending Spanish and Japanese styles, are meticulously crafted. The antique stained glass windows in the second-floor sunroom filter the light into a mottled amber hue, as if time has stood still. Most striking are the restored historical scenes: Puyi's tennis racket, Wanrong's piano, and even the imported tiles in the bathroom, emblazoned with chrysanthemums, all silently tell of the extravagance and struggle of that era, when East and West collided.
📜 The exhibition flow is meticulously layered. From "Twilight in the Forbidden City" to "Tianjin Retired Officials" to "The Storms of Manchukuo," a wealth of precious old photographs and original letters capture the complexities of historical figures caught up in the currents of time. Particularly moving was the looping black-and-white footage in the exhibition hall—a shot of Puyi in a suit playing tennis in the garden, contrasting starkly with footage of him later confessing his guilt in the war criminal camp.
✨ Most commendably, the exhibition avoids simplistic stereotyping. It showcases Puyi's obsession with imperial restoration, as well as his ordinary interests and vulnerabilities (such as his love of fashionable Western food and cars). This three-dimensional perspective elevates history beyond the flat narratives of textbooks to a tangible, palpable trajectory of life.
The visit ended at dusk, the setting sun gilding the Spanish-style arcades. Looking back at this mansion, it stands as both a witness to individual destinies and a measuring stick for the nation's tortuous progress. I strongly recommend that anyone visiting Tianjin set aside two hours to savor it quietly—there's no need for the hasty, internet-famous check-in rush; it's worth slowing down and hearing the echoes of time in the folds of history.
📍Practical Tips:
1. More expensive tickets include an in-depth guide.
2. There's a free stamp booth at the entrance, with six beautifully designed stamps.
3. Avoid weekend afternoons, as the number of tour groups can affect the experience.
4. After the visit, you can walk to Zhang Garden and the Porcelain House for a combined tour.
The scenic area is small, consisting of a courtyard and a small building. However, it was the residence of Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, in Tianjin after he was expelled from the Forbidden City in Beijing. The area fully recreates scenes from that time, and includes many photos and informational materials. It's a quiet place, perfect for a full day of sightseeing.
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