Nankai Qu Travel Guide
Tianjin
Popular places to visit
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.
Tianjin Eye
Get an elevated perspective of Tianjin from a ride to the top of this iconic city landmark atop a bridge.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
One day tour to downtown Tianjin from Beijing by high speed train
Day & Night Half-Day Tour | Furong Town+Fenghuang Ancient Town
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
Top hotels in Nankai Qu
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin
Shangri-La Tianjin
"Excellent accommodation and friendly staffs, especially these staff members at breakfast."
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The St Regis Tianjin Hotel
Conrad Tianjin
"The room is very clean and spacious."
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao
"Quiet close to Tianjin eye and other attractions"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Nankai Qu
Nankai
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nankai. Drum Tower and Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium 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.
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.
Hongqiao
If you're passing through Hongqiao, you may want to check out its river views. From there, jump on the metro at Benxilu Station to see more of the area.
