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Tianjin

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Overview

Forever being compared to Běijīng (if anything, it's more like Shànghǎi), the former foreign concession port of Tiānjīn (天津) is a large, booming, yet laid-back city, with a pleasant river promenade and some charming neighbourhoods. It's an easy day trip from the capital, but you may want a long weekend to explore the city properly.

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Just southeast of Beijing, the city of Tianjin is famed for its dynamic architecture, great food and European influences. Here are the top things to do.


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