Tianjin (help·info) (Chinese: 天津; pinyin: Tiānjīn) is a metropolis in North China and one of the five national central cities. It is governed as a direct-controlled municipality, one of four such designations, and is thus under direct administration of the central government, and borders Hebei Province and Beijing Municipality, bounded to the east by the Bohai Gulf portion of the Yellow Sea.
Tianjin is China’s third-biggest city. Its metropolitan center is only an hour from Beijing by train. The same paradox that persists in other coastal Chinese cities is at work in this city of nine million, with pockets of colonial architecture and traditional boroughs losing ground to towering skyscrapers in the city center.
The city upgraded its infrastructure in preparation to host a portion of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, so much of the accommodation near Tianjin is relatively new. Even so, most of the city’s attractions are historic. Sites include the Ming-Dynasty Dabei Monastery, Drum Tower and Tianjin’s record-setting TV Tower. Outstanding cuisine is a highlight of any visit to Tianjin, and locals are well aware of this. Several pedestrian market streets populate the city center, including one that’s devoted entirely to local cuisine.
Despite the fact that international tourists spend little time here, Tianjin has a thriving expatriate community and plenty to keep families busy. Wildlife centers, a seaside resort and new theme park are just a few recent additions. The hotels around Tianjin are also good places to organize outings to the Great Wall – high on any tourist’s ‘must-see’ list.
Getting into Tianjin is easy thanks to its proximity to Beijing. Express buses and trains connect from the capital in about 90 minutes. Tianjin Binhai International Airport is often bypassed in favor of the bigger, better-connected airport in Beijing.
As a dual-core city, Tianjin is divided into the old city and the Binhai New Area. Binhai New Area is a new growth pole in China, and it maintains an annual growth rate of nearly 30% of the GDP. As of the end of 2010, 285 Fortune Global 500 companies invest and establish branch offices here. Binhai is the base of China's advanced industrial and Financial reform and innovation. Transnational corporations here can enjoy the lowest tax rate of China and highest rate of economic growth. It the reason why Rockefeller, Tishman Speyer, Motorola, Airbus and other famous companies build a branch here. For instance,EADS Airbus has already opened an assembly plant for its A320 series airliners, operational since 2009.
Featured Tianjin Hotels :
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189 Nanjing Rd., Heping District, Tianjin
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Built in 2007, this high end hotel is one of the best hotels in Tianjin, and boasts the largest bathrooms in the country. The hotel is connected to a shopping mall that also has a...
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No.219 Nanjing Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300051
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Each of the 116 rooms at this 5-star hotel have all the comforts and conveniences of home. Included in all rooms are non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, daily...
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126 Chengdu Road, Heping District, Tianjin
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This property is perfect for long stay guests who seek the high quality and stylish designs of an International brand like Ascot. This company is one the largest global serviced...
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No.82 Yingkou Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300040
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Every room in the hotel offers guests non smoking rooms, air conditioning, daily newspaper, inhouse movies, desk. Other features at the hotel include 24hr room service, elevator,...
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No. 37 Xining Road, Tianjin
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All rooms have non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, desk, hair dryer, ironing board, in room safe as well as other amenities. For the comfort and convenience of...
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105 Jianshe Road Heping District, Tianjin 300042
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The contemporary landmark hotel has 273 deluxe guestrooms overlooking the Haihe River and is ideally situated in the city's central business district. The Renaissance Hotel is a...
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55 Zhongxin Ave.,Airport Ind, Tianjin 300308
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To make each guest's stay comfortable, all rooms feature air conditioning, bathrobes, daily newspaper, desk, hair dryer, internet access, ironing board, in room safe. Featuring...
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No. 90 Xier Road Airport Industrial Park, Tianjin
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To make each guest's stay comfortable, all rooms feature air conditioning, bathrobes, desk, in room safe, television. The hotel boasts 24hr room service, shops, elevator,...
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