Tianjin Water Park

　　The water park is situated in the southwest of the urban area, covering an area of 200 hectares. The park includes three lakes and nine islands, with a water area of 89.2 hectares. It is a comprehensive park in Tianjin characterized by water scenery and aquatic activities. Its southern end houses a zoo with hundreds of rare animal species. There is a local saying: "If you haven't visited the water park, you haven't truly seen Tianjin." ... Historically, this area was originally abandoned brick kiln pits created from soil excavation, the largest and deepest of which is called Qinglongtan. The depressions and ponds were overgrown with reeds and home to waterfowl, offering a rich sense of natural wilderness. In 1950, the Tianjin Municipal Government decided to build a water park here, which officially opened to the public in July 1951. Since then, the park has been developed year by year according to planning and has now become a large-scale urban garden park with the charm of a southern water town. Introduction to Tianjin Water Park Scenic Area: The central and northern parts of the park consist of large land areas, while the middle is an expansive water surface dotted with 11 small islands. These islands are connected by arched bridges, winding bridges, flat bridges, and peach willow embankments. The lake reflects the red pavilions, and the clear waters ripple gently, allowing visitors to boat and explore the lake. This forms the park’s unique aquatic world. The zoo, located in the southern part of the water park, covers an area of 50.5 hectares. It houses 31 animal enclosures, such as the Elephant House, Panda House, Birdcage Aviary, Marine Mammal Pavilion, and Lion-Tiger Mountain. There are also free-range areas for gentle animals like deer and sheep. The park is home to nearly 147 species of wild animals, totaling more than 1,400 individuals. By 2005, the plan was to expand the animal species to 220 and the total number to nearly 3,000. Tianjin Water Park is primarily water-based, divided into East Lake and West Lake. Islands are retained within the lakes, and these are interconnected with East Lake, West Lake, the southern water bay, and the islands through arched bridges, winding bridges, culverts, and land routes, forming a unified whole. The park’s greenery is thoughtfully arranged—willows dominate the lakeside, while lotus and water lilies are planted in the water. The tree-lined paths on the islands feature trees such as ash, Chinese scholar trees, silk trees, and plane trees. The entire park centers around the Tiaoyuan Pavilion on Cuitingzhou, which stands 26.5 meters tall and is the highest point in the park. The pavilion has three-tiered platforms at varying heights, offering views of the park scenery from different perspectives. The park also includes themed gardens such as Kobe Garden, Bonsai Garden, Bibo Manor, and Children's Playground. The park is extensively planted with trees, shrubs, evergreens, and various flowers, and the water surface is cultivated with lotus and water chestnuts, making it an urban oasis. Visitors can breathe in fresh green air while immersing themselves in nature’s embrace.

Tianjin Water Park is aAAAA-rated attraction