TIANJIN, CHINA

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Tianjin

"Jin" in hip local speak, or "Diamond of the Bohai Gulf" in chamber of commerce terms, Tianjin is one of China's largest industrial cities with a staggering twelve million citizens. Like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chongqing, Tianjin is an autonomous municipality that does not have a provincial authority overseeing it. Simultaneously gritty and vibrant, it is a city just beginning to realize its tourism potential. New swanky four star hotels and skyscrapers dot the downtown skyline with sophistication, while airy parks and gardens along the Hai River challenge Tianjin's industrial image. Ancient temples and pagodas plus elaborate colonial buildings are no longer blights of neglect but prized pieces of the city's past. The surrounding mountains to the north access, among other  things, a jaw-stretching part of China's Great Wall. Keep in mind, however, that unlike some of the tourist-friendly coastal cities, Tianjin's attractions are widely dispersed. They tend to get lost in the city's overwhelming size and fist-shaking traffic, making it less than accommodating for "see-it-all" organized tours and... more

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2 reviews of Tianjin, China
Pity the animals of China
Submitted by:MITCHHTCC
January 6, 2008
I wish I could save all of the domestic cats and dogs in China. They are tortured alive. They are skinned alive and all for a little fur to trim our coats. I don't know anyone who would support a country or visit such a horrible country that would condone such a practice. I wouldn't think of visiting any of their cities where it's people allow such cruelty. Sam O.... More
I wish I could save all of the domestic cats and dogs in China. They are tortured alive. They are skinned alive and all for a little fur to trim our coats. I don't know anyone who would support a country or visit such a horrible country that would condone such a practice. I wouldn't think of visiting any of their cities where it's people allow such cruelty. Sam O.
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jewel of Bohai Sea - calling for all history and architecture lovers!
Submitted by:Jingyushan
July 17, 2007
Located less than 100 miles to the Southeast of Beijing Tianjin is the fourth largest city in P. R. China with over 11 million people. With a unique blend of history culture architecture folk art Tianjin is old and new ancient and modern at the same time. Shiny skyscrapers and shopping plazas made from glass and steel shoot up among rows of red-bricked old residential houses; silky Audi’s and Chryslers zooming their way among the sea of bicycles; loud and deafening rock ‘n roll music smashing in... More
Located less than 100 miles to the Southeast of Beijing Tianjin is the fourth largest city in P. R. China with over 11 million people. With a unique blend of history culture architecture folk art Tianjin is old and new ancient and modern at the same time. Shiny skyscrapers and shopping plazas made from glass and steel shoot up among rows of red-bricked old residential houses; silky Audi’s and Chryslers zooming their way among the sea of bicycles; loud and deafening rock ‘n roll music smashing into your face among traditional Peking opera; and mini-skirt with mini-ipod school girls enjoying the same live shows as 80-year-olds.The city is lively and vibrant by day as any big city in China today its businesses flourishing its people thriving. When night falls that’s when Tianjin shows its true color to travelers. Hai River banks are decorated with festivity lights all-year long; street vendors line up the hutong’s inviting passers-by for a bite; street artists showcasing their talent while making a buck or two drawing dancing singing calligraphing magic wushu wood cutting whatever your hobbies are you’ll find people with similar interests and they are eager and proud to share their work with travelers!For a history buff there are many ancient temples in Tianjin – Great Benevolence Temple Dule Temple Confucius Temple The Great Mosque Notre Dame des Victories to name just a few. The famous “Ancient Culture Street” a recreation of Qing Dynasty style marketplace paved with marbled streets and stone houses with authentic tiled roofs buzzes with boutique stores and food vendors that attract an average of 140000 visitors per day.For architecture lovers Tianjin is a dream-come-true with its rich collection of all variety of architecture styles from traditional ancient Tang Dynasty temples to heavily-Western-influenced modern museums from pointed Gothic-style cathedrals to typical Chinese-style symmetric Si-he-yuan.
Date of Trip to : June2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
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