Tianjin Polar Ocean Park is located at No. 61, Xiangluowan Central Business District, Binhai New Area, Tianjin. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. The scenic area covers an area of approximately 49,000 square meters, with a construction area of 490,000 square meters, including 370,000 square meters for popular science exhibitions. The maximum building height is 67 meters. Its architectural appearance is inspired by a swimming whale, with a unique design. It is a large open tourist attraction integrating polar marine culture experience, popular science education, and leisure and entertainment. The scenic area has 11 exhibition areas, 5 animal science shows, 3 science classrooms, and 3 science laboratories, gathering more than 130 large polar animals and over 30,000 marine creatures, providing visitors with a rich polar marine experience.
Historical Culture
On May 23, 2008, Tianjin Polar Ocean Park officially broke ground. As an important project in the national strategic layout of Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Limited, it came into being relying on the development opportunities of Tianjin Binhai New Area. On September 30, 2010, the park officially opened, becoming one of the larger polar marine theme parks in China at that time. On January 3, 2013, the scenic area was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction, marking that it has reached a high level in tourism services and scenic area management. On January 1, 2017, the "Future Jellyfish Pavilion", the largest jellyfish pavilion in China, officially opened to the public, enriching the exhibition content of the scenic area. In 2022, the "Explore the Fish Universe" exhibition hall opened, and on April 2 of the same year, the scenic area was rated as one of the "First Batch of National Popular Science Education Bases", highlighting its important role in the field of popular science education. On January 17, 2023, Tianjin Polar Ocean Resort Hotel opened, further improving the supporting service facilities of the scenic area and enhancing the visiting experience of tourists.
Main Attractions
Antarctic Penguin Island
Antarctic Penguin Island is the exclusive habitat of penguins. The park highly reproduces the polar day and night environment of the Antarctic, as well as natural scenes such as clean glaciers and blue seawater. There are various kinds of penguins living here. Visitors can observe the living habits of penguins up close, feel their leisurely postures in the simulated Antarctic environment, and also take photos with these lovely "Antarctic envoys" to experience the unique atmosphere of the Antarctic immersively.
Mysterious Arctic Village
The Mysterious Arctic Village focuses on displaying a variety of rare animals from the Arctic, including beluga whales, polar bears, walruses, seals, Arctic wolves, and Arctic foxes. Beluga whales are known as "canaries of the sea" and can make thousands of pleasant sounds; Arctic foxes, with their agile appearance, are called "snow elves". These animals together show the polar style of the Arctic, allowing visitors to appreciate the mystery and charm of the Arctic without traveling far.
Underwater Tunnel
The underwater tunnel adopts a 180-degree panoramic design with an appropriate length, displaying many marine creatures such as leopard sharks, giant grouper, and sea turtles. When visitors enter the tunnel, they will feel as if they are in the vast ocean, with various rare fish swimming around, bringing a strong visual impact. In addition, it is also a romantic check-in place, where underwater proposals and marine weddings are often held, leaving unforgettable memories for visitors.
Future Jellyfish Pavilion
The Future Jellyfish Pavilion is the largest jellyfish-themed exhibition hall in China, with a relatively large area, displaying dozens of species and thousands of jellyfish. Through clever lighting design and tank arrangement, the pavilion creates a dreamlike atmosphere. Different kinds of jellyfish stretch their bodies in the water, with colorful and varied shapes, allowing visitors to deeply understand the unique charm of jellyfish, an ancient marine creature, and feel the magic of the ocean.
Explore the Fish Universe Exhibition Hall
The Explore the Fish Universe Exhibition Hall opened in 2022 and is an emerging exhibition area of the scenic spot. It gathers a variety of strange fish, and through vivid displays and popular science explanations, introduces to visitors knowledge about the evolutionary history and living habits of fish, opening a window for visitors to explore the mysteries of the fish world and enriching visitors' understanding of marine life.
Food
Polar Burger
Polar Burger is one of the characteristic fast foods in the scenic area. It uses fresh beef patties as the main ingredient, paired with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and other ingredients, with a rich taste. The burger is large in portion, which can quickly replenish energy for visitors, and is convenient for visitors to enjoy during the tour. With a moderate price, it is loved by parent-child families and young visitors.
Seafood Fried Rice
The seafood fried rice in the scenic area is made by stir-frying rice and eggs with a variety of fresh seafood, such as shrimp meat, squid, and scallops. The fried rice grains are distinct, and the freshness of the seafood is fully integrated with the aroma of the rice, resulting in a rich flavor and abundant nutrition. It is a great choice for tourists to experience the marine flavor.
Surrounding Seafood Food Stalls
There are many seafood food stalls around the park, which, relying on Tianjin's coastal advantages, provide various fresh seafood. The seafood here is mostly caught on the same day, with a rich variety, such as mantis shrimp, crabs, and shellfish. The cooking methods are mainly steaming and spicy frying, which retain the original flavor of seafood to the greatest extent. Visitors can go there to taste after the tour and experience the authentic coastal seafood flavor.
Tickets
The ticket price is 290 yuan per person.
You can search for the official WeChat public account "海合安天津极地海洋度假区" to get the latest news or buy tickets online.
Opening Hours
The opening hours of the scenic area will be adjusted according to the season. The regular opening hours are 9:30-17:00 from Monday to Friday (admission stops at 16:00); 9:00-17:30 on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays (admission stops at 16:30). It is recommended that visitors check the latest opening hours through official channels before traveling to avoid affecting the itinerary.
Tour Route
After entering the scenic area, visitors can first go to Antarctic Penguin Island to watch the lovely penguins, which takes about 40 minutes; then go to the Mysterious Arctic Village to visit Arctic animals and feel the Arctic style, which takes about 1 hour; then enter the underwater tunnel to experience the marine world immersively, which takes about 30 minutes; after that, go to the Future Jellyfish Pavilion to enjoy the dreamy jellyfish, which takes about 40 minutes; finally, visit the Explore the Fish Universe Exhibition Hall to learn about strange fish, which takes about 30 minutes. During the tour, you can watch the five animal science shows according to the schedule of animal performances. The entire tour route takes about 4-5 hours, allowing you to experience the main contents of the scenic area comprehensively.
Transportation
- Bus: You can take Tianjin Bus No. 110, 821, 940, etc., get off at Polar Ocean World Station, and walk for about 10 minutes to reach the entrance of the scenic area.
- Subway: Take Tianjin Metro Line 9 to Tanggu Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to the scenic area, and the taxi ride takes about 15 minutes.
- Self-driving: Starting from the center of Tianjin, drive along Jinbin Expressway, turn into Haibin Expressway, get off at Xiangluowan Exit, and follow the navigation instructions to reach the scenic area. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, with a charging standard of 5 yuan per hour for small cars and 10 yuan per hour for large cars.
Must-visit Attractions
- Antarctic Penguin Island: It restores the Antarctic environment, allowing visitors to observe various penguins up close, and is a popular attraction for parent-child tours.
- Mysterious Arctic Village: It gathers a variety of rare Arctic animals, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique charm of the Arctic, among which the beluga whale performance is deeply loved by visitors.
- Underwater Tunnel: With a 180-degree panoramic design, it allows visitors to be in the ocean and get close to various marine creatures, and is an excellent place for taking photos.
Tour Suggestions
- It is recommended to spend 4-5 hours on the tour to fully experience each exhibition area and watch animal performances.
- Check the schedule of animal performances on the day in advance, and arrange the tour route reasonably to avoid missing wonderful performances.
- The scenic area has rich popular science education activities. You can take your children to participate in activities in the science classroom to enhance their understanding of polar marine life.
- When visiting in summer, the air conditioning temperature in the scenic area is moderate, but it is still recommended to bring a thin coat to avoid large temperature differences when entering and exiting.
- You can get a free tour map at the entrance of the scenic area to facilitate planning the tour route.
Matters Needing Attention
- Feeding animals and patting the exhibition tanks are prohibited in the scenic area. Visitors must love animals and facilities and abide by the scenic area regulations.
- When watching animal performances, please observe order, do not make noise, and do not walk around at will to avoid affecting the animals and other audiences.
- Take good care of the elderly and children to prevent them from getting lost in crowded places. The scenic area has a radio paging service for finding missing people.
- Take good care of personal belongings, pay attention to anti-theft during the tour, and there are lockers available in the scenic area for use.
- Follow the epidemic prevention regulations of the scenic area and take personal protection according to real-time requirements, such as wearing masks.