When you visit one of China’s largest metropolises, Tianjin, venture down to the Tianjin Haihe River for some welcome entertainment on the banks of the Haihe River, providing a peaceful respite from the general bustle of the city. Your search for quality Tianjin accommodation will end at the excellent selection of serviced apartments Tianjin has to offer its visitors, especially the elegant options found at the Somerset International Building Tianjin. The Tianjin Haihe River has contributed droves to the area’s historical and cultural development and it draws in millions of tourists wanting to partake of the river’s timeless attractions. Haihe Park provides the ideal locale for a picnic, a leisurely stroll or just relaxing in the shady tree groves scattered throughout this beautiful verdant belt, punctuated by an intriguing array of bronze statues, picturesque fountains and abundant blossoms providing bursts of colour. The Haihe Cultural Square draws on the city’s historical elements and folk traditions to imbue the locale with solemnity and simplicity, laced with contemporary elements such as a causeway pavement, wooden floor, and state-of-the-art lighting. For kids and those looking for a little more excitement, the Fountain Amusement park delivers bumper cars, passenger-driven aircraft and motorbikes. The park also sponsors sightseeing and speed boat rides down the river, and visitors can also cruise down the Haihe River at night, if the fancy takes you. The area boasts a rich array of cultural relics, such as the Wanghailou Church, the Wanghailou Tower, used as the Qing Dynasty’s pleasure spot for visiting dignitaries, and the Laolongtou Railway station, the country’s first after the second opium war during the mid-nineteenth century. So explore the Tianjin Haihe River area for a fascinating introduction into the city’s history and culture.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
