TianJin has an admirable infrastructure and a convenient traffic and transportation net-work.

The port of TianJin is the largest in the northern part of China,and its container dock has the highest capability in China.In the 140 berths for passenger and freight,47 are deep water berths for ship over 10 thousand tons.Annual handling capacity is 60 million tons.The port has business with more than 300 ports in 160-odd countries and regions.The port of TianJin is under expansion to meet rewquirements of the 21st century.

The 142 kilometer long Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway runs between Beijing and the Tianjin Port via Tianjin.

Tianjin is also at the juncture of Beijing-Shenyang and Beijing-Shanghai Railroads,and radiates and connects the expansive inland of China.It is a junction of traffic and transportation for the northern part of China,and also a terminal of Euro-Asian Continental Bridge.The station could handle 10000 passengers simultaneously.The freight capacity is over 3000 cars daily.

The Tianjin Airport is the largest freight center in China and also plays the role of a second airport for Beijing.The airlines connect Tianjin directly with more than 20 Chinese and foreign cities.

Tianjin provides convenient postal and telecommunications services.Telephones in Tianjin have exceeded 400000.Tianjin has established express mail service and direct dialing service with most countries and major cities in the world.

The water supply of Tianjin is guaranteed and the quality of the water is excellent.The capacity of tianjin's Dongli Sewage Plant is the largest in the country.

The five power plants provide sufficient power supply for the city's production and people's life.

The capacity of transportation and accessory equipment for natural gas and liquid petro-gas is large,and has made Tianjin the nation's foremost city in using gas.

The service facilities for tourism and living is well established.

Hotel: There are more than 30 hotels with 8200 beds accommodating foreign visitors.There are 17 qualified travel agencies and 14 tourist car companies.Tianjin Hyatt,Astor House Hotel,Crystal Palace Hotel and Sheraton Hotel are all above 3star.There is an 'International Village' providing houses and villas for long-term residence of foreigners.Tianjin International Exhibition Center and Tianjin International building provide places for exhibition,conference,offices and condo to foreign business friends.

Restaurant: The famed Tianjin cuisine captivated gourmets across the country.There are restaurants offering different styles of Chinese and western food.The Nanshi Food Street is a conglomerate of large varieties of dishes from all parts of China and special Tianjin delicacies.

Travel: For tourism,the scenic Jixian area is 137km from center of the city,having famed Great Wall,Mountain Pan,Cuiping Lake,Dule Temple,etc.In the city,there are Hai River Recreational center,the Youth & Children's Activity Center,Water Park and Ancient Culture Street.These and the seaside bathing beach in Tanggu are the favorite places for the domestic and foreign visitors.

Sport: As to sports facilities,Tianjin has golf courses,baseball park,tennis hall and gymnasiums of international standard well enjoyed by visitors.The newly built Tianjin Gymnasium is at present the only one in China where indoor field and track sports can be held.