Nankai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Drum Tower
See the views from the top of this grand building, known for its elegant replications of architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Tianjin University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Tianjin University during your trip to Tianjin. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium
Catch an event at Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium during your trip to Tianjin. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Nankai University
Explore the campus of Nankai University during your trip to Tianjin. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Tianjin Water Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tianjin Water Park, a lovely green space in Tianjin. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Guwenhua Jie
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Guwenhua Jie in Tianjin. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums.
Activities
One day tour to downtown Tianjin from Beijing by high speed train
Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Tianjin Port to Beijing Private 2-Day Tour Include Mutianyu Great Wall
Private Tianjin Shore Excursion to Badaling Great Wall with Beijing Dorp-off Option
Our pick of the best Nankai Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tianjin Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025
Novotel Tianjin Drum Tower
Reviewed on 22 June 2025
Greentree Sunshine 100 Express Hotel
Golden Ocean Hotel
Tianjin Jiajun Express Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024
Shangri-La Tianjin
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nankai
Nankai Qu
During your stop in Nankai Qu, check out the historical sites, and jump on the metro at Changhonggongyuan Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Wu Da Dao
Well liked for its bars and monuments, Wu Da Dao is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area and Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street, and jump on the metro at Xiaobailou Station to get around the city.
Five Great Avenues
While you're in Five Great Avenues, take in top sights like Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area and jump on the metro at Xiaobailou Station to see more of the city.
Heping
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Heping. Binjiang Shopping Mall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yingkoudao Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Tianjin City Center
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Tianjin City Center. Binjiang Shopping Mall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Jinwan'guangchang Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Hexi
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Hexi. Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area and Tianjin Radio and Television Tower are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leyuandao Station or Southwest Tower Subway Station to get around the larger area.
