Guides › China › Tianjin, China
City guide

Tianjin, China

Tianjin, previously romanized as Tienchin or Tientsin, is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It is located on the shore of the Bohai Sea.

Type CityPopulation 13,866,009

Why go

  • Municipality of China.
  • Served by Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).

History

Tianjin, previously romanized as Tienchin or Tientsin, is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It is located on the shore of the Bohai Sea. It has a total population of 13,866,009 inhabitants at the 2020 census.

Where to stay

9 Binjiang E Rd, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610047 · shangri-la.com
Indoor
No.9 Beijing Middle Road, Jinjiang Dist., Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610020 · wandahotels.com
Indoor
69 Kehua N Rd, Wu Hou Qu, Chengdu, China, 610065 · cynn.cn
Indoor
59 Xia'nan Ave, Luomashi, Jin Jiang Qu, Chengdu, China, 610093 · sdjjhotel.com
Indoor
China, Sichuan, Chengdu, Wuhou District, 迎宾路198号 邮政编码: 611331 · marriott.com.cn
Indoor
69F, No.188, Minzu Rd, Chongqing, China, 400040 · hyatt.com
Indoor
China, Sichuan, Chengdu, No.19 Section 2 West, Erhuan Road, Qingyang 邮政编码: 610072
Indoor
15 Binjiang Middle Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610016
Indoor

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Wikipedia: zh:努力餐 · 1 蜀都大道金河路
Indoor
Teahouse, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Indoor
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 西里, 成都, 610000 · fieldsrestaurants.com
Indoor
Chinese, Fast Food · 自选餐厅,称重计量。
Indoor
Barbecue, Restaurant · 有馕。
Indoor
Western, Asian, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 777 天府二街, 成都, 610000 · fieldsrestaurants.com
Indoor
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 400号1栋一层 业兴北路
Indoor
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · heytea.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 东糠市街, 成都市, 610021
Indoor
Taiwanese, Restaurant · Taiwanese restaurant · 8 纱帽中街
Indoor
Chicken Steak, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Japanese, Hot Pot, Restaurant · Japanese/Hot Pot restaurant
Indoor
Jiaozi, Restaurant · Jiaozi restaurant
Indoor
Pasta, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:30 · 88 天府三街
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-01:00 · 141 科华北路 · site.douban.com
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Indoor
Hotpot, Restaurant · Hotpot restaurant
Indoor
German, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Indoor
火锅, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Indoor
Asian, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Indoor
Noodle, Restaurant · Features: halal
Indoor
Tea, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 12 少城路, 成都市
Indoor
西北, Restaurant · Features: halal
Indoor
Italian, Fast Food · Italian fast food
Indoor
西餐, Restaurant · 西餐 restaurant
Indoor
American, Cafe · American cafe
Indoor
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Indoor
Russian, Restaurant · Russian restaurant · 131 广和二街
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Indoor
Indian, Fast Food · Indian fast food
Indoor
川菜, Restaurant · 川菜 restaurant
Indoor
东北菜, 饺子, Restaurant · 东北菜/饺子 restaurant
Indoor
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant
Indoor
包子, 砂锅, 粥, 肠粉, Restaurant · 包子/砂锅 restaurant
Indoor
粤菜, Restaurant · 粤菜 restaurant
Indoor
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indoor
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Indoor
Dessert, Cafe · Dessert cafe · 天府国际动漫城3楼
Indoor
港式, Restaurant · 港式 restaurant
Indoor
European, Restaurant · European restaurant
Indoor
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Indoor

355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) 15 km to the centre
Chengdu (Shuangliu), 51, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 39 airlines (Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines…) · direct flights to 108 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Kunming, Jinan, Xi'an, Jiuzhaigou… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 39 airlines, 108 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)
You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 27 airlines (Air Foyle, Air China, Potomac Air, Shenzhen Airlines…) · direct flights to 52 destinations incl. Dalian, Harbin, Chongqing, Shanghai, Xi'an… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 27 airlines, 52 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) 52 km to the centre
Chengdu (Jianyang), 51, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Indoor
Chengdu Taipingsi Airport 6.6 km to the centre
Chengdu (Wuhou), 51, CN
Outdoor
Chengdu Xinjin Airport 33 km to the centre
Chengdu (Xinjin), 51, CN
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

花间渡
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Outdoor
锦江夜游
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping base map © OSM

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TSN has direct flights to 52 destinations on 27 airlines (incl. Dalian, Harbin, Chongqing, Shanghai, Xi'an…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: 花间渡, 11 km); routes include 锦江夜游.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tianjin, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.