Culture

Century-old heritage district reboots with style and energy

2026-04-03

At the former site of the Italian concession in Tianjin, visitors can take in Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque architecture while dining at restaurants inspired by Italian, French, German, and other European cuisines.
A century of art education unfolds in Tianjin

2026-04-01

Tianjin is more than a relaxed "back garden" to its metropolitan neighboring city of Beijing. Since the beginning of the 20th century, it has also been a hub for artists, collectors and other influential cultural figures.
Behind the clay figure Zhang - Carving out festive spirit

2026-02-24

As the Year of the Horse approaches, a parade of auspicious horses is coming to life through the skill and dedication of Tianjin's intangible cultural heritage practitioners, vividly expressed across various traditional art forms.
Zheng-style lacquerware

2026-02-24

Originating in Tianjin, Zheng-style lacquerware is a representative municipal intangible cultural heritage project.
Pingju Opera reaches out to new audiences

2026-01-13

At the Red Flag Theater in Tianjin the unique skills of Pingju Opera are passed down for the seventh generation.
Tianjin bookstore binds readers' interests together

2026-01-07

A flagship bookstore in Tianjin is fast becoming a must-visit in the port city, as crowds flock there not just for the books, but for the stylish atmosphere, stunning architecture, and for a place to socialize and attend events.
Together with Tianjin, the Hongqi Theater strives to keep Pingju Opera alive

2025-12-22

In the rehearsal room of the Red Flag Theater — with the accompaniment of the band playing the pipa, erhu, suona, guzheng, yangqin, and cello — young actors practiced basic skills such as water-sleeve flipping and handkerchief throwing.
Museums

2024-01-01

Tianjin is a city that is a blend of modernity and history and it boasts unique museums.

2026-04-03

At the former site of the Italian concession in Tianjin, visitors can take in Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque architecture while dining at restaurants inspired by Italian, French, German, and other European cuisines.

2026-04-01

Tianjin is more than a relaxed "back garden" to its metropolitan neighboring city of Beijing. Since the beginning of the 20th century, it has also been a hub for artists, collectors and other influential cultural figures.

2026-02-24

As the Year of the Horse approaches, a parade of auspicious horses is coming to life through the skill and dedication of Tianjin's intangible cultural heritage practitioners, vividly expressed across various traditional art forms.

2026-02-24

Originating in Tianjin, Zheng-style lacquerware is a representative municipal intangible cultural heritage project.

2026-01-13

At the Red Flag Theater in Tianjin the unique skills of Pingju Opera are passed down for the seventh generation.

2026-01-07

A flagship bookstore in Tianjin is fast becoming a must-visit in the port city, as crowds flock there not just for the books, but for the stylish atmosphere, stunning architecture, and for a place to socialize and attend events.

2025-12-22

In the rehearsal room of the Red Flag Theater — with the accompaniment of the band playing the pipa, erhu, suona, guzheng, yangqin, and cello — young actors practiced basic skills such as water-sleeve flipping and handkerchief throwing.

2024-01-01

Tianjin is a city that is a blend of modernity and history and it boasts unique museums.