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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Huangyaguan Great Wall&Dule Temple
Tianjin Shore Excursion: Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English Speaking Driver
Top hotels in Nankai Qu
Shangri-La Tianjin
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025
The St Regis Tianjin Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
Hyatt Regency Tianjin East
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025
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.
Heping
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Heping. Binjiang Shopping Mall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yingkoudao Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Tianjin City Center
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Tianjin City Center. Binjiang Shopping Mall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Jinwan'guangchang Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of 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.
Five Great Avenues
While you're in Five Great Avenues, take in top sights like Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area and jump on the metro at Xiaobailou Station to see more of the city.
