Dagukou Fort – Tianjin is the gateway to Beijing, and the Dagukou area is the “shield of Tianjin.” It is located at the confluence of the Haihe River and the Bohai Sea, 60 kilometers southeast of the city in Tanggu District. Fortifications were first established here during the Ming Dynasty and were named with the characters “Wei” (Might), “Zhen” (Suppress), and “Hai” (Sea). In the eighth year of the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1858), to strengthen coastal defenses and safeguard the capital region...
Chaoyin Temple is located at the eastern end of Xigu Street, west of the Dagu Fort. It was built in the second year of the Yongle era during the Ming Dynasty. Legend has it that a local boatman surnamed Liu from Dagu encountered danger at sea but was saved by Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, thus narrowly escaping disaster. In gratitude, local boat owners pooled funds to build a small earthen temple. The temple faces east and overlooks the Bohai Sea. Originally named South Sea Grand Temple and also known as Shuangshan…
Located in the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area on the coast of the Bohai Sea, Taifeng Park is a large-scale artificial landscape park built on what was once saline-alkali land. It is currently the most distinctive iconic urban landscape in the Binhai New Area. Covering a total area of 216,000 square meters, the park features over a hundred species of plants, with trees including cedar, Chinese pine...
The TEDA Tropical Botanical Garden covers an area of 27,000 square meters, with a total built-up area of 5,553 square meters. It consists of a large pyramid, a small pyramid, and a connecting corridor in between. In addition to housing the country’s currently unique “Bottle Tree,” the entire botanical garden boasts a high level of modernization and intelligence. Visitors can view plants and natural landscapes from around the globe through electronic devices, essentially bringing the entire natural world to TEDA.
Beitang is located at the northernmost tip of Tanggu District, Tianjin, bordering the Bohai Bay to the east, Tianjin Port to the south, the Development Zone to the west, and the Chemical Industrial Park (Area) to the north. With a serene and tranquil natural environment, it has long been known since ancient times as the “Land of Water Towns.” By the early Qing Dynasty, it had already become a renowned fishing hub in the regions of Tianjin, Beijing, and eastern Hebei. Entering the 21st century, Beitang’s tourism resources have become increasingly prominent...
The Tanggu Cultural Wall was built along the flood control wall stretching from the Haihe Riverside to the Old Port. It was completed and opened to the public on January 19, 2005. Spanning a total length of 1,285 meters with a uniform height of 3.2 meters, the wall consists of three sections: "Origins of Chinese Characters," "The World Within Characters," and "Sailing the Sea of Literature." Its content encompasses the history of Chinese character development, the evolution of Chinese calligraphy, and the…
TEDA International Sculpture Park is located on the Third Street of Tanggu in Tianjin’s Binhai New Area, west of the TEDA Stadium. The park itself is not large, but it houses a substantial collection of sculptures from China, Sweden, Austria, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany, and more. As the park is situated within the Third Street area of the development zone, it is integrated into the overall planning of Third Street...
-- The total developed area of Tanggu Forest Park has now reached 4.6 square kilometers, making it the largest ecological greening project ever undertaken in Tanggu District. -- The park is planned to have nine functional zones, with 24 bridges scheduled for construction, of which 23 have been largely completed. In addition, the park has planted a variety of plants. -- The views within the park are...
Soong Ching Ling Bohai Children's World is located on the east side of Xingang Ship Lock Road in Tanggu District. Established in 1988 and sponsored by the Soong Ching Ling Foundation, it was thus named. The area boasts beautiful scenery and unique architecture, serving as a large-scale amusement venue that combines learning, entertainment, and daily life. The play facilities here are divided into indoor and outdoor sections...
In August 1922, Mr. Fan Xudong, founder of Tianjin Bohua Yongli Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., established the Huanghai Chemical Industry Research Society (hereinafter referred to as the "Huanghai Society"). It was the first private chemical research institution in China. In its early days, the Huanghai Society mainly assisted the then Jiuda Refined Salt Company and Yongli Alkali Factory (now...)
The Dagu Shipyard of the Beiyang Fleet was the third modern shipyard in China after the Mawei Shipyard in Fujian and the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, as well as the earliest shipbuilding and repair facility and an important military-industrial base in northern China. In 1880, Li Hongzhang petitioned Emperor Guangxu and received approval to establish the “Dagu Shipyard of the Beiyang Fleet” in Dagu. The site was chosen at the Temple of the Sea God (now…
Lvjuxi is a small fishing village located in the southern part of Tanggu District, Tianjin, only 10 kilometers from the urban area of Tanggu. It lies on the way to the Tianjin Seaside Tourist Resort via Haifang Road. The tidal flats here are vast and gently sloping. During low tide, you can take a tricycle to the dieliaowang fishing spot to catch fish, shrimp, crabs, and clams. This beach is associated with the beautiful legend of the “Golden Donkey Stepping on the Sea.” It is said that the sandy shore was imprinted with the hoof prints of a golden donkey. Experiencing this legendary tale firsthand while engaging in tide-watching and sightseeing is both fun and endlessly delightful. Enjoy a local fisherman’s meal for lunch and dinner, which may also include your own catch from the tide pools. Overnight stays with local fishing families are available, offering a chance to experience their way of life, learn about village customs, and enjoy a uniquely charming atmosphere.
Located at Meng Manor Wine Industry Co., Ltd. in the "Hometown of China's Muscat Grape," the Meng Manor Wine Culture Museum utilizes the most advanced equipment and technology from Italy’s DM company. It produces the Huameng series of dry white and dry red wines, crafted from the nationally gold-medal-winning Muscat grape. With a production and processing capacity exceeding 5,000 tons,…
Spend a day as a fisherman — set sail on a fishing boat, help cast nets, and spend about three hours at sea catching fish and shrimp. The catch is processed onshore and served fresh. Experience life as a local fisher, enjoy freshly caught seafood, stay overnight with a fishing family, eat homemade meals, sleep on a traditional heated kang bed, bond with your hosts, and immerse yourself in the charm of the fishing village. Wake up early to admire the sea, watch the sunrise, and walk across the muddy tidal flats...
Bagua Beach Leisure Island is located in Chengtougu Village, Yingcheng Town, covering an area of 51.4 acres. It is a leisure base integrating aquaculture, fishing, dining, entertainment, sightseeing, and historical education (on the history of salt). In addition to the main buildings, there is also one geothermal well, 30 uniquely styled straw umbrellas, two small windmills that serve both as scenic features and power generators…
Ji Canal is the mother river of Hangu. For thousands of years, it has nurtured a splendid fishing and salt culture, formed a natural landscape rich in aquatic charm, and laid a solid foundation for tourism. Visitors can take a boat from the upper reaches into the vast waters, dock and step into a boutique winery to observe Italy’s most advanced winemaking techniques and taste fine wines; visit…
The planned area of Tianjin Guogang Forest Park is located in the northern part of Dagang District, Tianjin, approximately 40 kilometers from the city center of Tianjin and 20 kilometers from Tianjin Port and the Economic Development Area. It enjoys excellent location and transportation conditions. The planning will integrate the advantages of the current conditions with land use requirements to form a spatial structure of “one core, one axis, and five zones.”…
The Dagang Ancient Lagoon Wetland Nature Reserve covers a total area of 400 square kilometers, distributed across the Dagang Reservoir, Guan'gang Forest Park, Qianquan Reservoir, Shajingzi Reservoir, Li'erwan Reservoir, and coastal tidal flat areas. The Dagang Ancient Lagoon Wetland is an important habitat along the migratory route of birds, where over 100 species of birds have been identified, including more than ten types that are either globally endangered or under national key protection—such as the whooper swan, white crane, black-necked crane, sea duck, and great bustard—some of which have formed large wintering flocks here. A national-level Ancient Lagoon Wetland Nature Reserve has now been established.
Academy Garden is located on the east side of Jinguang Highway and south of North Ring Road, covering a total area of 130,625 square meters. The green space spans 72,000 square meters, paved areas 18,625 square meters, and the lake 40,000 square meters. The entire Academy Garden centers around a colonnade, arranged in a zigzag pattern from east to west and situated within the lake. The colonnade...
Singapore’s LYE Group is investing in the construction of an 18-hole international standard wetland golf course with a Scottish seaside Links style at Yingcheng Lake in Hangu District. The course will make full use of the natural scenery of the Bohai Sea coast and the vast marsh landscape of the nearby reservoir area to create a uniquely European-style seaside course in China…