Tianjin is one of the four municipalities in China. Its name means 'the place where the emperor crossed the river'. Facing the Bohai Sea, Tianjin, the one time imperial port, serves as Beijing's vital gateway to the sea. In recent years it receives more and more attention from visitors due to its illustrious historical heritage and other natural resources.
Tianjin is a good place to explore. The top ten attractions are Jinmen Shijing, are Gu Wenhua Jie, Dagu Emplacement, Huangyaguan Great Wall, Dule Temple, Haihe River, Water Park, Panshan Mountain, Hotel Street and Food Street, TV & Radio Tower and Zhonghuan Cailian. There are also many natural scenes of beauty as well as great historical events.
Here are some of the attractions SICAS list for you:
Huangyaguan Pass of Great Wall
Located in the mountainous area of Tianjin's northern Ji County, the Huangyaguan Pass was first built during the Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 557) and repaired in large scale with bricks during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). When appointed as the chief commanding officer in the Ji Garrison (one of the eleven garrisons of the Ming Dynasty), Qi Jiguang added watch towers and other defensive works.
The pass comes out first in the ten most-visited sites in Tianjin. It is considered to be a miniature of the Great Wall of China. The entire section is built on an abrupt mountain ridge. Being endowed with both natural beauty and cultural interest, it has become famous as a natural beauty spot and a summer resort. The major scenic area is composed of the pass itself and Taiping Mountain Stronghold.
Water Park
Tianjin Water Park, located in the southwest of Nankai District, is the largest park in Tianjin where the water and the sky are of one hue. With fresh, natural views, the park includes East Lake, South Lake and West Lake as well as 11 isles linked by arch bridges, zigzag bridges, and culverts. Along the lake, there are many weeping willows. Various entertainment activities are often held here, such as flower shows and lantern exhibitions. The International Village, Tianta City and other scenic spots in the park attract many visitors because of their unique architectural style and excellent service.
Tianta Lake
“Tianta” refers to the Tianjin TV & Radio Station, built in 1991. Erected between the sky and bluish waves, it is the only water-based tower in the world, which is the prestigious “Tianta Floating Clouds”. From the top of Tianta, sightseers are treated to splendid panoramic views of Tianta City.? The tower also boasts an excellent revolving restaurant, much like the one in Centre-Point tower in Sydney. It also afford wonderful views, as well as offering excellent Tianjin snacks, such as Goubuli Steamed Bun and maobuwen boiled dumpling. Beside the Tianta, there are the world-class music fountain, water curtain movie, and the longest man-made mountain in China, all of which add to the areas uniqueness. One can clearly see that Tianta Lake Scenic Area is a good place for sightseeing, food, entertainment, and broadcasting. A unique and colorful combination!
Tianjin Seashore Resort
Tianjin Seashore Resort is located about 23 kilometres from Tianjin city center, in the east of Gaoshaling and adjacent to Bohai Bay. The beach is smooth and firm and boasts soft sand, making it the perfect summer resort. ??When viewed from the air, the resort resembles a huge tennis racket. Holidaymakers can choose from a variety of pastimes, from bathing, watersports, hot springs, beach houses, as well being able to take advantage of the on-site conference center. The resort also offers various entertainment programs for travelers, including folk dance shows and performances, health physical therapy, beach volleyball, seagoing yacht club, seaplane, and skydiving, to name a few.
