Beitang Ancient Town
北塘古镇
A seaside fishing-port town in Binhai New Area. Eat Bohai Sea seafood in its historic-style lanes, and see the Beitang Fort ruins and the harbor scenery.
Beitang sits at the mouth of the Jiyun River. It was an important coastal defense town and traditional fishing port during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and British and French forces landed here during the Second Opium War. The ancient town is a rebuilt commercial district in historic style. It preserves the Beitang Fort ruins, an old opera stage, and the fishing harbor. Its biggest draw is seafood, including mantis shrimp, swimming crab, and oysters. The seafood is best after the fishing season opens in September. Ask the price before ordering. Admission is free. Beitang is about 10 kilometers from the National Maritime Museum, so it’s a convenient lunch stop.
Opening hours
All day (shops about 10:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- Fantawild Adventure Tianjin
- National Maritime Museum of China
- Tianjin Binhai Library
- Tianjin Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park
- Taku Forts
- Happy Valley Tianjin
- Tianjin Cultural Center & Grand Theatre
- Tianjin Natural History Museum