Nankai Qu Travel Guide
Tianjin
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Nankai University
Explore the campus of Nankai University during your trip to Tianjin. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Things to do
One day tour to downtown Tianjin from Beijing by high speed train
Private Great Wall Hiking Tour: Across The Border of 3 China Provinces
Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Tianjin Shore Excursion: Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English Speaking Driver
Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huangyaguan Great Wall&Dule Temple
Top hotels in Nankai Qu
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin
Beautiful hotel with nice decoration. Comfortable bed. I spent 2 nights with my children and my younger one received a welcoming note for him. Like those detail touch
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Conrad Tianjin
Service is good and staffs are friendly
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin
Nice location, close to lots of shopping and sightseeing places.
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024
The St Regis Tianjin Hotel
Warmly greeted and the location is fabulous. Great for walks around the river right outside day or night. Right near the mall and other shops. I consider this the heart of Tianjin. I highly recommend staying at this hotel and going to the Starbucks Reserve within walking distance for great drink ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel(Tianjin Ancient Culture Street & The Five Avenues）
This hotel is very close to Subway line 3 station (exit C), less than 5 minutes. Also very close to the shopping street (Bin Jiang Dao) and the river cruise dock. Hotel is new and clean and modern looking. Staff friendly and they also provide drinks and snacks for free. Will stay here again. Highly ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Shangri-La Tianjin
Excellent accommodation and friendly staffs, especially these staff members at breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nankai Qu
Nankai
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nankai. Tianjin Water Park and Drum Tower are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Tiantuo Station or Yizhongxinyiyuan Station to get around the larger area.
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 Avenue Shopping Street is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Jinwan'guangchang Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Heping
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Heping. Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yingkoudao Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
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 Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street and Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area, and jump on the metro at Xiaobailou Station to get around the city.
Hebei
The museums and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Hebei. Tianjin Eye and Ancient Culture Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beizhan Station or Beizhen Station to get around the larger area.
