Tanggu Forest Park

　　-- The park has planned nine functional zones and intends to build 24 bridges, 23 of which have been largely completed. In addition, a variety of plants have been planted in the park.

　　-- The park offers wide views and expansive water areas, with reed marshes lining both shores where visitors can go boating.

　　-- There is a free children’s play area here, full of natural charm and playful elements, perfect for kids and ideal for family outings and picnics.

　　-- There are no restaurants in the park, so bring your own food. Please note that there are many mosquitoes, so it's best to bring mosquito repellent.

　　Tanggu Forest Park in Tianjin’s Tanggu District, with a total development area of 4.6 square kilometers, is located in the northwest of Tanggu District, bordered by Beitang Town to the east, the Ocean High-Tech Development Zone to the southeast, and the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area to the south. It is the largest ecological greening project in Tanggu District to date.

　　Stepping into the forest park, what hits you first is an overwhelming sea of green. Various trees stand like vibrant life forms, radiating the passion of life, while a pool of clear, rippling water at the park’s entrance moistens the air with exceptional freshness. With every breath, the unified green blends into the atmosphere, making you feel as though you’ve become a lively tree yourself—rooting deep into the earth and reaching high toward the sky...

　　The forest park has planned nine functional zones, including a cultural recreation area, leisure resort area, sports and entertainment area, exotic culture area, animal zone, ecological demonstration area, quiet rest area, hovercraft recreation area, and equestrian activity area. The west and south sides of the park will feature one main and one secondary entrance respectively, with key developments including parking, a visitor service center, and a management reception center. Currently, the main entrance and auxiliary facilities cover an area of about 300,000 square meters, with a landscaped lake excavated to about 80,000 square meters. A sunken plaza and corridor have been built, and the outline of the entrance area is largely formed. According to the master plan, 24 bridges are planned within the forest park, 23 of which have been largely completed. The park has 19 kilometers of main roads, 10 kilometers of secondary roads, 7 docks, over 700,000 square meters of excavated lake area, and 6.5 million cubic meters of earth piled into hills. Over the years, more than 1 million trees have been planted in the park, with 106 species of trees and shrubs taking root, forming distinctive forest belts such as peach blossom woods, cherry blossom woods, and botanical gardens. In addition to traditional species like ash, koelreuteria, and acacia, newly introduced varieties such as mulberry, metasequoia, and white magnolia have also been successfully established, creating a diverse and coexisting plant community.

　　One highlight that must be mentioned is the cherry blossom woods. Walking to the right after entering the main gate of the forest park, you will come across a vast expanse of cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom is Japan’s national flower. These cherry trees in the forest park were personally planted by Japanese friends from the sister city of Binhai New Area. In the future, Japanese friends will continue to plant these trees here, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the peoples of China and Japan.

　　Another unique feature is the picking garden. In the past, residents of Tianjin’s Binhai New Area who wanted to experience the joy of fruit picking had to travel long distances to farmsteads in Jixian County. Now, they only need to drive to Tanggu Forest Park near Chuangye Village on the Tanghan Highway to enjoy fruit picking with the whole family.

　　Unlike the artificial landscapes in municipal parks, Tanggu Forest Park mainly features natural ecological green scenery, with dense woodlands and surrounding water systems, offering a wild and rustic charm.

　　In spring, the forest park comes alive as all things revive—the willows turn green, wildflowers scatter their brilliance across the fields, and birds flap their wings, cheerfully heralding the arrival of spring. Strolling here stirs the heart and stirs deep reflection. In summer, the sound of flowing water and cicadas fills the air, and a walk under the shade of trees or beside the lotus ponds, with the forest waves and gentle breeze, brings peace and drives away all worries. In autumn, with the sky high and clouds light, the scenery is breathtaking: the picking garden is laden with ripe fruit, waiting for visitors to stop and taste. Looking up, the frosted sky is painted with red leaves, and the forests are dyed in layers, making visitors feel as if they are floating in a dream. When winter arrives and the first snow falls, the world becomes connected in white, with everything covered in silver and trees adorned with crystal branches—a true spectacle of northern scenery, like “dancing silver snakes on the mountains and galloping wax elephants on the plains.”

　　When visiting Tanggu Forest Park, you can choose to walk along the winding roads of the park, stroll leisurely along the wooden boardwalks, or meander down the gravel paths. With the breeze on your face and green trees all around, breathing in the floral scents and listening to the birdsong, you can fully enjoy the wonderful experience of being up close with nature. Tanggu Forest Park, with its unspoiled natural charm, allows for harmonious integration with nature, making it the best destination for visitors seeking to return to the natural world.

　　Transportation

　　Address: East of Chuangye Village, Tanghan Highway, Binhai New Area, Tianjin, north of the North Ring Railway

　　Transportation by bus: Take bus routes 103 or 133 and get off at Xietong Storage and Transport Yard Station

　　Driving route: From Jinhuan Highway, enter the Beijing-Tianjin Expressway via the Dongli Lake Toll Station, exit at Beitan Toll Station, take the right exit, drive about 2 kilometers to a T-junction and turn right—this section is Tanghan Highway. Drive about 1 kilometer to reach Tanggu Forest Park

　　Admission

　　Admission is free; electric sightseeing carts are also free (but only available for seniors aged 65 and above, and only run when a full vehicle is filled)

　　Opening hours

　　All day