Tianjin Radio and Television Tower

Tianjin Radio and Television Tower

Tianjin Radio and Television Tower is a cultural tourism attraction.

Tianjin Radio and Television Tower, abbreviated as Tian Tower, was built in 1991 and has a total height of 415.2 meters. This height ranks it as the fourth tallest and the second tallest in Asia among the world’s reinforced concrete TV towers, following the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, the Ostankino Tower in Moscow, Russia, and the “Oriental Pearl” Tower in Shanghai, China.

It is situated in a triangular area at the junction of Zijinshan Road and Jinyan Highway, south of Nie Gong Bridge on BaliTai in Hexi District, southwest of the city proper. To the west lies the scenic Water Park, while to the north is the majestic BaliTai Interchange. The surrounding area is a tourist district.

The radio and television tower covers an area of 300 acres and stands in the center of the shimmering Tian Tower Lake, resembling a sword piercing the sky and reaching into the clouds. Seventy percent of the tower area consists of water. The terrain here is open and the environment is beautiful, surrounded by green belts. Surrounded by blooming flowers and lush plants, the scenery features a harmonious interplay between the lake, the tower, and their reflections—a distinctive highlight of the area. On the lake encircling the tower, there are three tiers of cascading waterfalls, with water curtains and spraying droplets flowing like a waterfall. The lake also features a musical fountain, where the gushing water dances in harmony with enchanting melodies.

The tower body is parabolic in shape, and the tower building is designed in a flying saucer style. Overall, the lines are extremely simple, smooth, and elegant. Between 248 to 278 meters above the ground, there is an observation deck and a revolving restaurant, which can accommodate over 200 diners at once. Visitors can use telescopes to overlook Tianjin, with drifting clouds stirring the heart, as if gliding through the sky—arousing deep and serene thoughts. Amid these delightful sensations, one's spirit is purified within the vast expanse of the universe. This feeling is best captured by the phrase “Tian Tower Spinning Clouds.”