Nankai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Drum Tower
See the views from the top of this grand building, known for its elegant replications of architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Tianjin Eye
Get an elevated perspective of Tianjin from a ride to the top of this iconic city landmark atop a bridge.
Ancient Culture Street
Sample local dishes, admire recreated traditional architecture and see shoes from nearly every era of Chinese history as you explore this popular street.
Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street
During your trip to Tianjin, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Wanghailou Church
Venture inside one of Tianjin’s first Christian buildings, which has become a symbol of resilience after having been destroyed on three separate occasions.
Tianjin University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Tianjin University during your trip to Tianjin. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Activities
One day tour to downtown Tianjin from Beijing by high speed train
Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Private Tianjin Shore Excursion to Badaling Great Wall with Beijing Dorp-off Option
Tianjin Shore Excursion: Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English Speaking Driver
Our pick of the best Nankai Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tianjin Downtown by IHG
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025
Novotel Tianjin Drum Tower
Nice place to stay in Tianjin. Large room and free amenities in the room. Staff offer extra blanket because the heater wasn't on yet
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Tianjin Jiajun Express Hotel
Staff went above and beyond to help me. Professional and friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024
Golden Ocean Hotel
Greentree Sunshine 100 Express Hotel
Hi Inn Liangpin Tianjing Tech Plaza
Other neighbourhoods around Nankai
Wu Da Dao
Well liked for its bars and monuments, Wu Da Dao is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street and Former Residence of Gu Weijun, and jump on the metro at Xiaobailou Station to get around the city.
Heping
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Heping. Binjiang Shopping Mall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yingkoudao Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Italian Concession
Museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Italian Concession. A stop by Former Residence of Liang Qichao is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Tianjin City Center
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Tianjin City Center. Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Jinwan'guangchang Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Hexi
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Hexi. Tianjin Radio and Television Tower and Tianjin Youth Activity Center are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leyuandao Station or Southwest Tower Subway Station to get around the larger area.
Hedong
The parks and riverfront are just a few things visitors like about Hedong. Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street and Wanda Plaza Hedong are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Chenglindao Station or Shiyijing Station to get around the larger area.
