TEDA Welcomes National Day with Continuous and Exciting Events

Tianjin, the largest port city in Northern China and renowned as the “Hometown of Traditional Folk Art,” boasts a rich cultural heritage. From traditional folk arts forms like cross-talk, story-telling in Beijing dialect with drum accompaniment, and Tianjin tune (Tianjin folk songs) to Yangliuqing New Year paintings, Zhang’s Colour-Clay Figurine, and Wei’s Kites, from the historical culture to its coastal landscapes, and a diverse range of local snacks that people can enjoy for half a month without repetition. Tianjin, this culturally renowned city with a history spanning over 600 years, is rich with a vibrant atmosphere and is highly favored by both domestic and international tourists.

As the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival “Golden Week” approaches, TEDA has prepared a series of surprises. Here, people can not only experience Tianjin’s traditional folk arts and seafood culture, visit historical landmarks, and enjoy this coastal city’s scenery but visit the world’s eighth-tallest skyscraper, savor Tianjin cuisines, indulge in shopping and leisure, and relax while enjoying the holiday season.

TEDA’s urban transportation is well-connected, with highways and high-speed railways linking to the entire country. The Beijing-Tianjin high-speed railway hub, known as the Binhai Railway Station, is located here. It takes just 22 minutes to reach Tianjin’s downtown area and 56 minutes to reach Beijingnan Railway Station from this location. The roads within the area are open, making it easy to reach your destination by public transport or driving.

Taking the high-speed train to TEDA, every stop offers scenic views. The Binhai Railway Station resembles a massive seashell embedded in the area. It’s the world’s first single-layer large-span shell dome steel structure project and the country’s first landscaped underground station. The station features an artistic and transparent grid dome, which adds to its aesthetic appeal. Stepping out of the station, you’ll be greeted by vast fields of blooming roses.

What is the experience like when you ascend the world’s eighth-tallest skyscraper? The Tianjin Chow Tai Fook Financial Center’s observation platform has made a grand return. Standing on the observation platform of the world’s eighth-tallest building, you can take in the panoramic cityscape, experiencing the joy of seeing the world from a bird’s eye view. (Advance registration is required on the Tianjin Chow Tai Fook Financial Center WeChat official account).

Tianjin is the birthplace of modern industry in Northern China. In TEDA, you can explore historical sites such as the Dagukou Fort Ruins Museum, the Dagu Shipyard Site of Beiyang Fleet, and Tanggu South Railway Station, which is the earliest train station that is completely preserved in China. It offers a close-up experience of modern industrial civilization in China and provides insights into the history of the Chinese people’s resistance against foreign aggression in modern times.

Of course, you must take a stroll through the streets of Beitang Ancient Town, an old town with a history of over 600 years that preserves architectural styles from the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the National Day holiday, attractions like Guanlan Academy, Shuanglei Fort, Beitang Story Museum and folk culture markets will gradually open.

When you visit a coastal city, your visit isn’t complete without experiencing a boat trip to the sea. Departing from Beitang Wharf, you can enjoy the seascape and immerse yourself in the coastal fishing culture.

The banks of the Haihe River are picturesque. Taking a Haihe River cruise, you can admire the charming scenery along both banks, the well-planned buildings, and attractions like the Tianjin Juilliard School and Chaoyin Temple. If you’re there between 13:30 and 15:30, you’ll witness the spectacular scene of the Haihe River Movable Bridge opening in action. In the evening, you can take a leisurely stroll along the Haihe River and enjoy the dazzling display of building lights.

During the National Day holiday, Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean Park’s Autumn Carnival will make a grand opening. A popular character “Nailong” from an online game will guide you to see a variety of polar marine life, spectacular animal show. You can also get up close with the park’s adorable animal friends, take a photo with Tianjin’s iconic attraction, the Tianjin Eye, and enjoy some hilarious traditional crosstalk performances.

The Binhai Cultural Center offers a rich and colorful array of holiday activities that will keep you entertained throughout the entire holiday.

At the Binhai Science and Technology Museum, there are six themed activities to participate in, including a fun museum exploration and lantern riddle-solving event, a “Splendid China” gallery experience, a photonics-themed experimental show, and a Mid-Autumn Festival interactive night event called “Wolf Clan Prophecy.” People delight in a joyful holiday through fun scientific experiences.

The Binhai Art Museum has upgraded its activities, with exhibitions like the “Maritime Silk Road” contemporary art exhibition and graffiti art displays. An art market will be in full swing, featuring calligraphy, painting, and seal carving demonstrations by various artists. There are also fun art activities such as outdoor sketching, creating greeting cards for the National Day, and an exciting “Night Adventure of Maritime Silk Road” game.

The Binhai Performing Arts Center presents a continuous lineup of fantastic performances, including the theatrical stage play “Elegance of a Lady,” the children’s play “Magical Physics,” the world-renowned musical stage play “Alice in Wonderland,” an Oscar classic movie romantic concert, and a dedicated rock music event.

(For inquiries, please contact: Binhai Art Museum at 13034318804 or 022-25623366; Binhai Science and Technology Museum at 022-25650560; Binhai Performing Arts Center at 13001324310).

TEDA Football Stadium has been reopened recently. On the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the match between Tianjin Jinmen Tiger FC and Chengdu Rongcheng FC will kick off here. You can watch a live football match and experience the passion of the stadium firsthand.

TEDA boasts 17 large-scale comprehensive shopping centers and supermarkets such as Aeon Mall, Tianjin K11, Binhai Isetan, Binhai Wanda Plaza, and 7Fresh Supermarket. It is also home to 65 high-quality hotels, including the InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel and Residences and TEDA International Hotel. Restaurants and eateries are plentiful, offering a wide variety of local and seafood specialties. During the National Day holiday, you can not only savor the local and seafood delicacies but also indulge in shopping. Additionally, you can participate in various holiday-themed activities organized by major shopping centers.

TEDA has undertaken large-scale construction of artificial landscape parks on saline-alkali wastelands. During the holidays, people can take leisurely walks in various parks and really immerse themselves in the autumn scenery of those natural oxygen-rich bars.

The 3A-rated national scenic area, Ziyun Park, was built on the old alkaline wastes. The park combines lakes, high hills, and woods, presenting a magnificent spectacle. TEDA Plant Resource Repository is the only forestry and grassland genetic resource repository in Tianjin, featuring 11 specialized gardens with different plant themes. The Qianhui Garden is especially vibrant and colorful in October, making it the perfect one for viewing. Taifeng Park boasts seven differently shaped artificial lakes. With its sparse trees, grassy slopes, and calm waters, Taifeng Park is the preferred destination for outdoor camping during the National Day holiday. The vervains in TEDA City Square is now in full bloom, and unique sculptures complement the purple sea of flowers, attracting numerous tourists to stop by and take photos.

At Dongjiang Seaside Park, you can watch the sunrise and go clam digging by the sea.

At Dongjiang Bay Beach, you can play in the sand, wade in the waves, and experience various sea entertainment like flyboard and drifting boats.

Visit the large-scale military-themed park, the TEDA Aircraft Carrier Theme Park, where you can go on board the Kiev Aircraft Carrier, submarines, destroyers, and even enjoy the National Day drone shows and fireworks at night.

Visit the National Maritime Museum (advance booking required) and explore marine culture.

While having fun at Tianjin Fantawild Adventure, you can also enjoy the National Day fireworks show.