Nankai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nankai
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.
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
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
Conrad Tianjin
"The room is very clean and spacious."
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tianjin Downtown by IHG
"This is one of my best stays across the world, and the best in China. Just superb and at a great price. Large modern room, awesome view, a pool, polite staff, everything very nearby (although, yes, you need to walk a good ten minutes to line one’s Er Wei Road metro station), and yet you are in a ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
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 Aocheng Tiantian Apartment
Tianjin Jiajun Express Hotel
"Staff went above and beyond to help me. Professional and friendly."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024
Golden Ocean Hotel
Our guide on where to stay in Nankai
Tianjin City Center
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Tianjin City Center. Ancient Culture Street is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Jinwan'guangchang Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Dongli
Dongli is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Binhaiguojijichang Station or Minhangdaxue Station to explore sights like Happy Valley Tianjin.
Heping
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Heping. Former Residence of Gu Weijun is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yingkoudao Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Binhai
Binhai is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, TEDA Football Stadium and Haihe Bund Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Taihulu Station or Shiminguangchang Station to get around.
Hexi
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Hexi. Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area and Tianjin Radio and Television Tower 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.
