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Tianjin Eye

120m Ferris wheel built over the Hai River. The only wheel in the world built over a river. Great city views at night.

SightsCity & Nightlife
★★★★★4.6(24 reviews)

$13–$19

1 hour

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Overview

Key takeaway

120m Ferris wheel built over the Hai River. The only wheel in the world built over a river. Great city views at night.

Time & cost

Plan 1 hour. Budget: $13–$19. Hours: Reference: day session from opening (~09:30) until 17:30, last boarding 18:00; night session 18:00 to close. Weekly Monday maintenance (often Monday evening-only) and holiday adjustments apply—verify on the official WeChat account '天津之眼摩天轮'..

Best for

Best for first-time Tianjin visitors who want a clear 1 hour stop without guesswork.

Practical

Price$13–$19
Duration1 hour
HoursReference: day session from opening (~09:30) until 17:30, last boarding 18:00; night session 18:00 to close. Weekly Monday maintenance (often Monday evening-only) and holiday adjustments apply—verify on the official WeChat account '天津之眼摩天轮'.
Getting thereYongle Bridge, intersection of Ligongci Dajie and Wuma Road, Hebei District; Metro Line 1/4/6 to Xizhan (Tianjin West) station, then ~10–15 minutes on foot.

Tips

On site

Real-name booking via the official WeChat service account '天津之眼摩天轮'; walk-up tickets are limited on nights and weekends.

Timing

Visitor hotline 022-26288830.

Timing

Leave with hours in mind (Reference: day session from opening (~09:30) until 17:30, last boarding 18:00; night session 18:00 to close. Weekly Monday maintenance (often Monday evening-only) and holiday adjustments apply—verify on the official WeChat account '天津之眼摩天轮'.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

Show this

Show the Chinese name “天津之眼” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn rùkǒu zài nǎlǐ? Wǒ yǒu yùyuē / ménpiào, xièxie.

Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.

Location & how to go

Tianjin Eye, Tianjin

MetroYongle Bridge, intersection of Ligongci Dajie and Wuma Road, Hebei District; Metro Line 1/4/6 to Xizhan (Tianjin West) station, then ~10–15 minutes on foot.
BusCity buses serve the area, but routes change. Use Amap/Baidu for the live stop and last bus near Tianjin Eye.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “天津之眼” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 verified reviews

Editor verification notes

Operational notes from the ChinaPie editorial team — not traveler ratings, and not counted toward stars.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    Editor note: the English-friendly entrance is often the south or main visitor gate — confirm on the day. Show any QR from this guide at the ticket booth.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    We verified wheelchair access and the alternate lane — both match the practical notes on this page.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Tianjin Eye?

$13–$19

What are the opening hours of Tianjin Eye?

Reference: day session from opening (~09:30) until 17:30, last boarding 18:00; night session 18:00 to close. Weekly Monday maintenance (often Monday evening-only) and holiday adjustments apply—verify on the official WeChat account '天津之眼摩天轮'.

How do I get to Tianjin Eye?

Yongle Bridge, intersection of Ligongci Dajie and Wuma Road, Hebei District; Metro Line 1/4/6 to Xizhan (Tianjin West) station, then ~10–15 minutes on foot.

How long should I spend at Tianjin Eye?

1 hour

Any practical tips for Tianjin Eye?

Real-name booking via the official WeChat service account '天津之眼摩天轮'; walk-up tickets are limited on nights and weekends. Visitor hotline 022-26288830.

Is Tianjin Eye in Tianjin easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.

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