Italian Concession

Tianjin


Tianjin's spruced-up Italian-style district, centred on Marco Polo Sq, is an attractive quarter for exploration, with Western restaurants, cafes and bars dotted around largely pedestrianised streets.

Transportation

  • metro: Jianguo Dao

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Tianjin attractions

1. Liberation Bridge

0.48 MILES

This historic bridge opposite the Main Train Station was built in 1927.

2. Chinese Shoe Culture Museum

0.6 MILES

Shoes aren't everyone's cup of tea, but those into footwear should certainly take the time to drop by this quirky little place. It explores the history…

3. Confucius Temple

0.63 MILES

Tianjin's quiet Confucius Temple is actually a two-for-one, with the provincial temple on the east side (dating from 1436) and the county temple on the…

4. Folk Art Museum

0.64 MILES

You know all those souvenirs for sale on the Ancient Culture Street? Well, this collection of handicrafts is the real deal – historic clothing, paintings,…

5. Tianhou Temple

0.66 MILES

This busy temple, with its healthy mix of Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian deities, is dedicated to Tianhou (Empress of Heaven). Goddess of the sea and the…

6. China House

0.73 MILES

Tianjin's tackiest sight by a long shot, China House is porcelain collector Zhang Lianzhi's ode to both porcelain and questionable taste. Vases and mosaic…

7. Treaty Port Area

0.79 MILES

South of the station across Liberation Bridge was the British concession. The rebuilt riverside facade is an impressive sight at night, but walk further…

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