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{{short description|City and province-level municipality of China}}
'''Tianjin''' ({{zh|c=天津|p=Tiānjīn}}) is a major port city in northeastern [[China]]. It is one of the four municipalities directly administered by the central government of the People's Republic of China, alongside [[Beijing]], [[Shanghai]], and [[Chongqing]]. Tianjin is bordered by [[Hebei Province]] and the [[Bohai Sea]], and it is part of the [[Bohai Economic Rim]].
{{Infobox settlement
| name = {{raise|0.2em|Tianjin}}
| native_name = {{lower|0.1em|天津市}}
| native_name_lang = zh
| other_name = Tientsin, T'ien-chin
| settlement_type = [[Direct-administered municipalities of China|Municipality]]
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| image1 = Panoramic View from Tianjin TV Tower East(small)(2008-08).JPG
| image2 = 炫彩津门11Tianjin Eye and Haihe River.jpg
| image3 = Saint Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin) far.jpg
| image4 = Tianjin Train Station.JPG
| image5 = Tianjin IMG 4567 Hai River - Tianjin WFC Jin Tower - Tianjin Maoye Mansion.jpg
| image6 = CBD_of_TBNA_2011.jpg
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| image_caption = Clockwise from the top: Panorama of the city from [[Tianjin Radio and Television Tower]], [[St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin)|St Joseph Cathedral]], [[Tianjin World Financial Center]], Panorama of [[Binhai]] New Area, [[Tianjin railway station]], [[Tianjin Eye]]
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Human Development Index|HDI]] (2018)
| blank3_info_sec1 = 0.850<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/shdi/?interpolation=0&extrapolation=0&nearest_real=0|title=Sub-national HDI - Subnational HDI - Global Data Lab|website=globaldatalab.org|access-date=2020-04-17}}</ref> ([[List of administrative divisions of the People's Republic of China by Human Development Index|3rd]]) – <span style="color:#090;">very high</span>
| blank4_name_sec1 = [[Licence plates of the People's Republic of China|Vehicle registration]]
|l="The Emperor's Ford"{{efn|A number of alternative etymologies are sometimes given; see the [[#Names|names]] section.}}
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A major industrial center in northeastern [[China]] on the Grand Canal near the Yellow Sea; 3rd largest city in China. '''Tianjin''' ({{IPAc-cmn|AUD|zh-Tianjin.ogg|t|ian|1|.|j|in|1}}),<!--Chinese in infoboxes: MOS-ZH--> [[Postal Map Romanization|alternately romanized]] as '''Tientsin''', is a [[Direct-administered municipalities of China|municipality]] and a coastal [[metropolis]] in [[North China|Northern China]] on the shore of the [[Bohai Sea]].
==History==
Tianjin's history dates back to the [[Sui dynasty]], but it became a significant city during the [[Ming dynasty]] when the [[Grand Canal (China)|Grand Canal]] was constructed. The city gained prominence as a trading hub due to its strategic location near the sea and the capital, Beijing.
It is one of the [[National Central City|nine national central cities]] in [[Mainland China]]<!--government official designation; do not change away from PRC per [[WP:NC-CN]]-->, with a total population estimated at 15,621,200 in 2016, according to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianjin Wikipedia].
During the [[Qing dynasty]], Tianjin was opened to foreign trade and settlement after the [[Second Opium War]] through the [[Treaty of Tientsin]]. This led to the establishment of several foreign concessions, which influenced the city's architecture and culture.
{{Geographic location
==Geography==
| Centre = Tianjin
Tianjin is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, near the Bohai Sea. The city is characterized by flat terrain and is intersected by several rivers, including the [[Hai River]], which flows through the city center.
| North = [[Chengde]] (Hebei)
| Northeast = [[Tangshan]] (Hebei)
| East = ''Bohai Gulf''
| Southeast = ''Bohai Gulf''
| South = [[Cangzhou]] (Hebei)
| Southwest = Cangzhou (Hebei)
| West = [[Langfang]] (Hebei)
| Northwest = Langfang (Hebei) and Beijing
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==Economy==
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Tianjin is a major economic center in China, with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, finance, and logistics. The city is home to the [[Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area]] (TEDA), one of the first national-level economic and technological development zones in China.
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The [[Port of Tianjin]] is one of the largest ports in the world, serving as a gateway for trade and commerce in northern China. The city's economy is also bolstered by its proximity to Beijing and its role in the Bohai Economic Rim.
{{Roads and Expressways of Tianjin}}
{{Landmarks in Tianjin}}
==Culture==
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Tianjin has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from both Chinese and Western cultures due to its history as a treaty port. The city is known for its unique [[Tianjin dialect]], a variant of the [[Mandarin Chinese]] language.
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The city hosts several cultural festivals and events, including the annual Tianjin International Beer Festival and the Tianjin International Kite Festival. Traditional arts such as [[Yangliuqing New Year Pictures]] and [[Tianjin clay figurines]] are also significant cultural symbols of the city.
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==Education==
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Tianjin is home to several prestigious universities, including [[Nankai University]] and [[Tianjin University]], both of which are part of the "[[Double First Class University Plan]]" in China. These institutions contribute to the city's reputation as a center for higher education and research.
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==Transportation==
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Tianjin has a well-developed transportation network, including an extensive [[Tianjin Metro]] system, high-speed rail connections to major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, and a modern international airport, [[Tianjin Binhai International Airport]].
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==Related pages==
* [[Beijing]]
* [[Shanghai]]
* [[Chongqing]]
* [[Hebei Province]]
* [[Bohai Sea]]
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Latest revision as of 03:37, 24 March 2025
Tianjin (Chinese: 天津; pinyin: Tiānjīn
) is a major port city in northeastern China. It is one of the four municipalities directly administered by the central government of the People's Republic of China, alongside Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing. Tianjin is bordered by Hebei Province and the Bohai Sea, and it is part of the Bohai Economic Rim.
Tianjin's history dates back to the Sui dynasty, but it became a significant city during the Ming dynasty when the Grand Canal was constructed. The city gained prominence as a trading hub due to its strategic location near the sea and the capital, Beijing.
During the Qing dynasty, Tianjin was opened to foreign trade and settlement after the Second Opium War through the Treaty of Tientsin. This led to the establishment of several foreign concessions, which influenced the city's architecture and culture.
Tianjin is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, near the Bohai Sea. The city is characterized by flat terrain and is intersected by several rivers, including the Hai River, which flows through the city center.
Tianjin is a major economic center in China, with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, finance, and logistics. The city is home to the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA), one of the first national-level economic and technological development zones in China.
The Port of Tianjin is one of the largest ports in the world, serving as a gateway for trade and commerce in northern China. The city's economy is also bolstered by its proximity to Beijing and its role in the Bohai Economic Rim.
Tianjin has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from both Chinese and Western cultures due to its history as a treaty port. The city is known for its unique Tianjin dialect, a variant of the Mandarin Chinese language.
The city hosts several cultural festivals and events, including the annual Tianjin International Beer Festival and the Tianjin International Kite Festival. Traditional arts such as Yangliuqing New Year Pictures and Tianjin clay figurines are also significant cultural symbols of the city.
Tianjin is home to several prestigious universities, including Nankai University and Tianjin University, both of which are part of the "Double First Class University Plan" in China. These institutions contribute to the city's reputation as a center for higher education and research.
Tianjin has a well-developed transportation network, including an extensive Tianjin Metro system, high-speed rail connections to major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, and a modern international airport, Tianjin Binhai International Airport.
