Nanhu · Green Expo Park is located in Wuqing District, Tianjin. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and a large comprehensive park integrating ecological development, science education, and leisure entertainment. With the theme of "Green brings people and nature together," the scenic area is characterized by a blend of the essence of garden art from across the country and Tianjin's local ecological culture. The park contains 53 domestic exhibition gardens, 6 international exhibition gardens, and 3 creative exhibition gardens, with a total building area of about 150,000 square meters. The scenic area covers a total area of 380 hectares, including a water area of about 140 hectares, with green space accounting for more than 70%, forming a landscape pattern of "one lake, three dikes, nine bridges, and eighteen scenic spots."
Historical Culture
The construction of Tianjin Nanhu · Green Expo Park is closely related to the China Northern Greening Seedling Expo held in 2015. The park developed on the basis of the expo and carries the mission of showcasing national greening achievements and promoting garden culture exchange. Its location, Wuqing District, has a long history, and the construction of the Green Expo Park also incorporates elements of the local canal transport culture and canal culture. The design of some exhibition gardens draws on traditional Tianjin architectural styles, such as gray bricks and gray tiles, carved doors and windows, reflecting regional cultural characteristics.
Through architecture, sculptures, plants, and other carriers, multiple exhibition gardens in the park showcase the historical culture of different regions. For example, the Beijing Garden highlights the solemnity and elegance of royal gardens and reproduces the essence of traditional architecture such as siheyuan; the Suzhou Garden reflects the delicacy and grace of Jiangnan gardens and inherits thousands of years of gardening techniques, making the Green Expo Park a condensed "Chinese garden culture museum."
Main Attractions
Main Exhibition Hall
The Main Exhibition Hall is one of the core buildings of the Green Expo Park, with a building area of about 28,000 square meters. Its exterior adopts a modern style design inspired by the shape of "green leaves," symbolizing the concept of green ecology. The hall contains multiple exhibition halls and was once used for events such as greening seedling exhibitions and garden art exhibitions. It now mainly displays greening achievements, ecological protection technologies, and the history of garden culture development from various regions across the country. It is an important place for understanding the thematic connotation of the Green Expo Park.
Tianjin Garden
Tianjin Garden covers an area of about 12,000 square meters and is themed "Impression of Tianjin," concentrating on displaying Tianjin's regional culture and garden characteristics. Some landscapes in the garden are built in imitation of the architectural styles of Tianjin's famous Ancient Culture Street and Tianhou Palace, and also incorporate elements such as the Haihe River and canal transport. In addition, the "Jinmen Guli" sculpture group in the garden vividly reproduces Tianjin's folk customs. The planting of local tree species such as ash and tomentose ash also highlights Tianjin's local characteristics.
Beijing Garden
Beijing Garden covers an area of about 8,000 square meters and is themed "Elegant Charm of the Capital," showcasing the essence of Beijing's royal gardens and siheyuan culture. The garden contains pavilions imitating the style of the corner tower of the Forbidden City, paired with a symmetrical layout and exquisite painted decorations, fully displaying the grandeur of royal gardens. At the same time, the siheyuan landscape in the garden, through elements such as screen walls and hanging flower gates, reflects the residential culture of old Beijing, allowing visitors to feel a strong atmosphere of Beijing culture.
Jiangnan Garden
Jiangnan Garden covers an area of about 6,000 square meters and brings together the garden characteristics of Jiangnan regions such as Suzhou and Hangzhou. The garden centers on waterscape, with winding corridors surrounding the pond, exquisite stone arch bridges spanning the water, and the banks dotted with rockeries, rare stones, and various Jiangnan characteristic plants such as weeping willows and lotus. The architectural style is graceful and elegant, with white walls and dark tiles complementing the blue water, creating the Jiangnan mood of "small bridges, flowing water, and households."
Nanhu
Nanhu is the core water landscape of the Green Expo Park, with an area of about 140 hectares. The lake water is clear, surrounded by multiple exhibition gardens and green spaces. Nine bridges of different shapes have been built on the lake, connecting different areas, with the longest bridge spanning 60 meters. Visitors can take a boat tour of Nanhu and enjoy the garden landscapes on both banks. The boat route is about 5 kilometers long, and the entire tour takes about 1 hour, allowing visitors to experience the beauty of the Green Expo Park from a water perspective.
International Exhibition Garden Area
The International Exhibition Garden Area has a total area of about 35,000 square meters and includes exhibition gardens from 6 countries, including the United States, Japan, and France. Each exhibition garden displays that country's garden characteristics and cultural style. For example, the Japanese Garden uses dry landscape and cherry trees as its main elements, reflecting the simplicity and Zen of Japanese-style gardens; the French Garden features geometrically shaped flower beds and fountains, displaying the romance and orderliness of European-style gardens, providing visitors with the opportunity to appreciate exotic garden styles without going abroad.
Food
Goubuli Baozi
Authentic Goubuli Baozi can be tasted in the dining areas around Tianjin Nanhu · Green Expo Park. This is a specialty snack of Tianjin with a history of more than 160 years. It uses flour and pork as the main ingredients. The pleats of the baozi are even, and each baozi has no fewer than 15 pleats. The texture is soft, and the filling is fresh, tender, and juicy. Each baozi weighs about 50 grams and is one of the must-try foods for visitors experiencing Tianjin cuisine.
Erduoyan Fried Cake
Erduoyan Fried Cake is a traditional Tianjin snack, available at time-honored restaurants near the Green Expo Park. It uses glutinous rice flour as the skin and red bean paste as the filling. After frying, the outer skin is golden and crisp, while the inside is soft, glutinous, and sweet. Each fried cake is about 5 centimeters in diameter and weighs about 60 grams. It has a history of more than a hundred years and is named after its origin in Tianjin's Erduoyan Hutong. It is deeply loved by tourists.
Wuqing Dried Tofu Strips
Wuqing Dried Tofu Strips are a specialty food of Wuqing District, where the Green Expo Park is located, and are sold in surrounding farmhouse restaurants and specialty stores. They use high-quality soybeans as raw materials and are made through multiple processes such as grinding, boiling, coagulating, cutting into strips, and braising. They are golden in color, chewy in texture, and salty and savory. Wuqing Dried Tofu Strips have a history of more than 300 years. They can be eaten directly, or served cold or stir-fried. They are a highly representative local food.
Tickets：
Tickets are 35 yuan per person.
You can search for the official WeChat public account "Tianjin Nanhu Green Expo Park" on WeChat to get the latest updates or buy tickets online. As of July 26, 2025, the online ticket purchasing function of this official WeChat public account was not working properly.
Opening Hours：
Opening hours vary by season. From April 1 to October 31 each year is the peak season, with opening hours from 8:30 to 17:30, and entry stops at 17:00; from November 1 to March 31 of the following year is the off-season, with opening hours from 9:00 to 17:00, and entry stops at 16:30. During statutory holidays, the opening hours of the scenic area may be extended. Please refer to the announcement of the day for specifics.
Tour Route：
A classic one-day tour route is recommended: after entering from the main gate of the scenic area, first visit the Main Exhibition Hall (about 1 hour) to learn about the overall situation of the Green Expo Park; then go to Tianjin Garden (about 40 minutes) to experience local culture; next, visit northern exhibition gardens such as Beijing Garden and Hebei Garden in sequence (total tour time about 2 hours); have lunch in the park's dining area at noon (about 1 hour); in the afternoon, go to southern exhibition gardens such as Jiangnan Garden and Suzhou Garden (about 1.5 hours), then go to the International Exhibition Garden Area (about 1 hour); finally take a boat tour of Nanhu (about 1 hour) to enjoy the full view of the park from the water. The total tour time is about 7-8 hours, and the route is about 8 kilometers.
Transportation：
Bus: You can take Tianjin bus routes 749, 752, 564, and others directly to Nanhu · Green Expo Park Station. After getting off, walk about 500 meters to reach the main gate of the scenic area. Buses run at intervals of about 15-20 minutes, and the fare is 2-3 yuan.
Self-driving: From downtown Tianjin, you can take the Jingjintang Expressway or Jinghu Expressway, then transfer to the Jingjin Expressway, exit at Wuqing North Exit, and drive along Cuiheng Road and Nanhu Road for about 5 kilometers to arrive. The scenic area parking lot covers an area of about 50,000 square meters and can accommodate about 1,000 motor vehicles. Parking fee is 5 yuan per hour.
Subway: At present, the nearest subway station to the Green Expo Park is Beichen Science and Technology Park North Station on Tianjin Metro Line 5. After getting off, you need to transfer to bus 752. The total distance is about 30 kilometers, and the subway fare is 5 yuan.
Must-Visit Attractions：
Nanhu: The water area is 140 hectares. You can take a boat tour. The boat route is 5 kilometers long, allowing you to enjoy the scenery of 53 exhibition gardens on both banks from a water perspective and feel the mood of "the boat travels in the water, and people sit in a painting."
Tianjin Garden: It covers 12,000 square meters and showcases Tianjin's canal transport culture and folk customs. The antique buildings and the "Jinmen Guli" sculpture group in the garden are highly distinctive and are an excellent place to learn about Tianjin's regional culture.
Jiangnan Garden: It covers 6,000 square meters and reproduces the essence of Jiangnan gardens. The layout of small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and terraces is ingenious, reflecting the gardening art of "a different scene at every step." It is suitable for taking photos.
Main Exhibition Hall: The building area is 28,000 square meters. Through exhibitions, it displays national greening achievements and garden culture. It is the core attraction for understanding the theme of the Green Expo Park, and the interactive experience projects in the hall are rich.
Travel Suggestions：
It is recommended to spend 1 day visiting. The park is large, so it is advisable to wear comfortable sports shoes. Walking the entire route is about 8 kilometers. You can also rent bicycles in the scenic area. A single bike costs 20 yuan per hour, and a tandem bike costs 30 yuan per hour.
During peak season (April-October), there are many tourists. It is recommended to enter at 8:30 when the park opens to avoid peak crowds. In summer, take sun protection measures and carry a parasol and sunscreen. Although the park has high tree shade coverage, it is still hot at noon.
Dining areas in the park are mainly distributed near the Main Exhibition Hall and along the shore of Nanhu, mainly offering Tianjin specialty snacks and home-style dishes, with per capita consumption of about 30-50 yuan. You can also bring your own food and eat in designated picnic areas.
If you want to take a boat tour, it is recommended to choose before 3 p.m., when the light is suitable for photos. Boats depart every 30 minutes, the ticket price is 40 yuan per person, and the whole trip takes about 1 hour.
Precautions：
Smoking is prohibited in the scenic area. There are designated smoking areas. Violators will be fined 50-200 yuan. Tourists must comply with relevant regulations.
Take care of plants and facilities in the park. Picking flowers and plants or damaging buildings will result in compensation. The compensation amount depends on the degree of damage and can be up to 1,000 yuan.
Boats must be boarded and disembarked at designated piers. Wear life jackets properly. Children must be accompanied by adults. Do not get off the boat at non-stop points to ensure safety.
In the off-season (November-March of the following year), the lake surface may freeze, and boat tours will be suspended.
The park is large. It is recommended to carry a power bank. There are multiple visitor service centers in the scenic area, providing consultation, rest, and medical assistance services, distributed at intervals of about 1 kilometer.