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.
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.
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.
Haihe Cultural Square
Explore the great outdoors at Haihe Cultural Square, a lovely green space in Tianjin. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Activities
One day tour to downtown Tianjin from Beijing by high speed train
Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Private Tianjin Shore Excursion to Badaling Great Wall with Beijing Dorp-off Option
1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port
Our pick of the best Nankai Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tianjin Downtown by IHG
Novotel Tianjin Drum Tower
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Golden Ocean Hotel
JI Hotel Tianjin Huayuan
Tianjin Jiajun Express Hotel
Greentree Sunshine 100 Express Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Nankai
Nankai Qu
During your stop in Nankai Qu, check out the historical sites, and jump on the metro at Changhonggongyuan Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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 Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area and Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street, and jump on the metro at Xiaobailou Station to get around the city.
Five Great Avenues
While you're in Five Great Avenues, take in top sights like Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area and jump on the metro at Xiaobailou Station to see more of 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 Shopping Mall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Jinwan'guangchang Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.