Italian Concession Travel Guide
Tianjin
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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.
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
Day & Night Half-Day Tour | Furong Town+Fenghuang Ancient Town
Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Tianjin Shore Excursion: Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English Speaking Driver
Private Tianjin Shore Excursion to Badaling Great Wall with Beijing Dorp-off Option
Top hotels in Italian Concession
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin
Conrad Tianjin
Hyatt Regency Tianjin East
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tianjin Downtown by IHG
"This is one of my best stays across the world, and the best in China. Just superb and at a great price. Large modern room, awesome view, a pool, polite staff, everything very nearby (although, yes, you need to walk a good ten minutes to line one’s Er Wei Road metro station), and yet you are in a ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Shangri-La Tianjin
"Excellent accommodation and friendly staffs, especially these staff members at breakfast."
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The St Regis Tianjin Hotel
"Very outdated , looks and feels old . Definty not St Regis standard . Needs renovation ."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Italian Concession
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.
Dongli
Dongli is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Binhaiguojijichang Station or Minhangdaxue Station to explore sights like Happy Valley Tianjin.
Binhai
Binhai is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Haihe Bund Park and TEDA Football Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Taihulu Station or Shiminguangchang Station to get around.
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.
Baodi
During your stop in Baodi, check out the museums, and jump on the metro at Dakoutun Station to see more of the surrounding area.
