The introduction of Tianjin

Tianjin, often referred to as the “Diamond of the Bohai Gulf” and the gateway to China’s capital, Beijing, is one of the country’s largest industrial centers and busiest port cities. With a long and distinguished history, Tianjin seamlessly blends modern development with a rich cultural heritage. Although much has changed over the centuries, traces of its fascinating past can still be discovered throughout the city.

Today, visitors to Tianjin can explore this unique legacy through the elegant architecture of its former foreign concession districts, browse the antique market’s winding streets filled with collectibles and traditional crafts, and admire the city’s remarkable collection of historic temples, churches, mosques, and other religious landmarks. Together, these cultural attractions make Tianjin a rewarding destination for travelers seeking both history and authentic local experiences.

Main attractions in Tianjin

Great Wall at Huangya Pass

The Great Wall at Huangyaguan (Huangyaguan changcheng) geographically belongs to Ji County at the very northern tip of the Tianjin Municipality and is some 28km north of Jixian County Town.  The pass, the only one of its kind in Ji County, contains the section of the the Great Wall that extends northward to Hebei Province. During the sunset, the pass looks even more imposing with the steep slopes on both sides. Even during the Qing Dynasty over two thousand ago, it was an important pass in northern China. In recent years, some new features have been added to the original construction, such as the Eight Diagrams Labyrinth (Bagua cheng), the Forest of Steles (Shike beilin), a museum (Bowuguan) and the Water Pass (Shui guan). The wall here has also been renovated recently, although its edges still show signs of decaying age. The most redeeming factor of this section is that it is less plagued by tourists than its Beijing counterparts.

Eastern Qing Mausoleum

Eastern Qing Mausoleums, located 125 kilometers northwest of Beijing, are among the finest and largest extant Mausoleum complexes in China. Like the Western Qing Mausoleums are the sacred burial grounds of Qing emperors, empresses and imperial concubines. Situated to the west of Malanyu Village in Zunhua County, Hebei Province, the entire complex covers an area of 2,500 square kilometers. The construction of the tombs was begun in the second year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi (1663). The main Mausoleums include those of the following emperors, here listed with their reign periods: Shunzhi (1644-1661), Kangxi (1662-1722), Qianlong (1736-1796), Xianfeng (1851-1861), Tongzhi (1862-1875), and Empress Dowager Cixi (died 1908). In addition, four Mausoleums containing the remains of 136 imperial concubines and one Mausoleum for princesses are also located here.

Climate in Tianjin

Tianjin falls within the temperate zone, and, being a port city in northern China, it is frequently affected by tidal air currents. The annual average temperature here is about 13 degrees C. July is the hottest month, with the temperature above 26 degrees C., while January is the coldest, when below freezing temperatures can be expected.