Tianjin

Tianjin is a seaport metropolis in northern China that covers roughly 11,900 square kilometers and sits at the confluence where five rivers form the Haihe. The river flows into the Bohai Sea, shaping the city's geographic position as an important gateway between water and land.

In 1404 the establishment of a walled settlement marked the beginning, while the place later developed into a major treaty port through the Treaty of Tientsin in 1860. The subsequent opening to international trade transformed the urban fabric and economic role permanently.

The city displays neighborhoods with French, British, Italian, and German architectural styles inherited from the concession era. Today residents and visitors use these streets for walks, cafes, and cultural events while the different architectural influences remain visible in everyday life.

The municipal transport network links metro lines, high-speed trains, and an international airport, enabling arrival from Beijing in roughly 30 minutes. Orientation across the extensive urban landscape is helped by river maps and clearly marked main corridors.

The Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel forms part of a road bridge across the Haihe and reaches a height of roughly 120 meters (390 feet) above the water. This combination of traffic route and observation platform remains unusual worldwide and offers riders a moving perspective over river and cityscape.

Location: People's Republic of China

Capital city: Hexi District

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Part of: North China

Shares border with: Beijing, Hebei, Langfang, Tangshan, Cangzhou

Website: http://tj.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 39.14667,117.20556

Latest update: December 3, 2025 06:50