Tianjin International Cruise Terminal, China


Introduction

Tianjin International Cruise Terminal is the port of call for Beijing.

Where You're Docked

The terminal is approximately 180km from Beijing and 70km from the city of Tianjin but it is in the Tianjin Region. The closest town is Tanggu around 30km away. It is a large and modern terminal on reclaimed land and the area around it is still under construction. There are no amenities near the terminal. See the Beijing page for information about China.

To add to the confusion, there is a second cruise terminal which was used before the new one was built. It is called Xinggang though this name may be used for the new terminal.

Directions to Tianjin Cruise Terminal from Princess with directions in Chinese. http://www.princess.com/downloads/pdf/embarkation_port_guides/Beijing_Tianjin_Info.pdf


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Local Transportation

Bus service is now available. Take the 513 from the cruise terminal to Citizen's Square (Shimin Guangchang) and then a taxi to Tanggu Railway Station to avoid the taxis at the port. Buses leave every 30 minutes.

Otherwise, you need to arrange either a tour company or taxi to take you into town. Taxi drivers turn off their meters and want a whopping 300 Yuan to take you to the railway station at Tanggu (it should only cost 80 Yuan on the meter). You'll need to negotiate to get a better rate but taxis are generally very inexpensive in China.

When taking taxis, have your destination written in Chinese since most taxi drivers don't speak English. Taxi drivers from Tianjin City may have problem finding the terminal since it is so far away outside the city.

Bullet trains run regularly from Beijing South Railway Station to Tianjin but trains that continue to Tanggu are less frequent.

Tour company offering transport to terminal http://www.tour-beijing.com/xingang_beijing/

Train Schedules http://www.chinatrainguide.com/

Internet

There is free high speed Wifi access at the cruise terminal.

Maps


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