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.
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.
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.
Tianjin University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Tianjin University during your trip to Tianjin. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do
One day tour to downtown Tianjin from Beijing by high speed train
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 Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple
Private Tianjin Shore Excursion to Badaling Great Wall with Beijing Dorp-off Option
Top hotels in Nankai Qu
Hyatt Regency Tianjin East
The St Regis Tianjin Hotel
I have 3kids (8yrs, 7 yrs and 2.5yrs) , traveling is not easy . St. Regis made everything so seamless and comfortable. The morning buffet is crowded since this is Chinese lunar new year. J Chen from the Promenade restaurant always arranged everything properly for us. From seating to take the food, ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Conrad Tianjin
Good
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao
Good location.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Shangri-La Tianjin
Excellent accommodation and friendly staffs, especially these staff members at breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel
-
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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.
