About Tianjin

Brief introduction
Tianjin was among the first cities in China that had communications and connections with modern western cultures.
General facts
Geographic facts; weather and climate; natural resources; demography and ethinicity; friendship cities.
Government
Information of the People's Government of Tianjin Municipality
What you'll need
Introduction to Chinese Visa and the Procedure for Visa Application
Language
Putonghua or Mandarin is the official language in Tianjin.
Religion
Tianjin is an open city where various religions coexist. At the moment, there are about 430,000 religious followers of Catholicism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Taoism, of which 260 are clergies.
Economic overview
Tianjin, located at the center of Bohai-rim Economic Circle, plays a big part in terms of economic development both regionally and nationally.
Tianjin Binhai New Area
Tianjin Binhai New Area (TBNA) is situated north of the North China Plain, at the junction of the Shandong and Liaodong peninsulas, close to Beijing and Tianjin.
Tianjin & ocean
Tianjin's marine economy has deep roots and is an important part of the city's strategic development plan.
Useful info
Legal holidays, business and office hours, communication, useful telephone numbers, handing emergencies, currency and currency exchange, voltage and socket, time difference.
FAQ
Do I need to have my ID with me when I am not at home?
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