Century Clock Square

Century Clock Square

The Tianjin Century Clock is a large urban sculpture erected by the Tianjin Municipal People's Government in 1999 to welcome the 21st century. It is located at the head of the Jiefang Bridge in Hebei District.

The Century Clock is constructed entirely from metal materials, with bronze reliefs of the twelve zodiac signs inlaid between the outer and inner rings of the clock face.

The entire clock exudes solemnity while also conveying elegance and timeless beauty. The clock face, long rod, gears, and base form a perfect spatiotemporal design, symbolizing that Tianjin, as an old industrial city, has taken another significant step forward in the course of history.

The solemn Century Clock and the ancient Jiefang Bridge complement each other, telling the story of how China’s modern industry began here. The Tianjin Century Clock is situated by the Haihe River in Hebei District, Tianjin. The clock stands 40 meters tall, is entirely metallic, and shimmers with radiant splendor. The pendulum swings above, mirroring the sun and moon, while the circular clock face is encircled by stars, blending Chinese and Western elements in harmony with nature. Classical and modern designs merge seamlessly, symbolizing the continuity of time and the urgency of the moment. The central clock face and hands are crafted with intricate openwork designs, giving them an antique and elegant appearance. The heavy forged copper base is covered with gears of various sizes, chains, and massive steel screws and rivets, which complement the ancient Jiefang Bridge. The entire clock exudes solemnity while also conveying elegance and timeless beauty. The clock face, long rod, gears, and base form a perfect spatiotemporal design, symbolizing that Tianjin, as an old industrial city, has taken another significant step forward in the course of history.

Time Needed

30 minutes

Transportation

Take bus routes 185, 35, 621, 635, 639, or 676 and get off at Liujing Road Liuzhi Road Station.

Admission

Free

Opening Hours

All day

Location

Near Sanjing Road, Hebei District, Tianjin