Tianjin

: Tianjin is also the name of an asteroid, see 2209 Tianjin

Geography

Tianjin is at the northern end of the Grand Canal of China, which connects with the Huang He and Yangtze rivers.

Related Topics:
Grand Canal of China - Huang He - Yangtze

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Tianjin Municipality is generally flat, and swampy near the coast, but hilly in the far north, where the Yanshan Mountains pass through the tip of northern Tianjin. The highest point in Tianjin is Jiushanding Peak on the northern border with Hebei, at an altitude of 1078 m.

Related Topics:
Yanshan Mountains - Jiushanding Peak - Hebei - M

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The Hai He River forms within Tianjin Municipality at the confluence of the Ziya River, Daqing River, Yongding River, North Grand Canal, and South Grand Canal; and enters the Pacific Ocean at Tianjin Municipality as well, in Dagu District. Major reservoirs include the Beidagang Reservoir in the extreme south (in Dagang District) and the Yuqiao Reservoir in the extreme north (in Ji County).

Related Topics:
Hai He - Ziya River - Daqing River - Yongding River - North Grand Canal - South Grand Canal - Pacific Ocean - Dagu District - Beidagang Reservoir - Dagang District - Yuqiao Reservoir - Ji County

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The urban area of Tianjin is found in the south-central part of the Municipality. In addition to the main urban area of Tianjin proper, the coast along the Bohai is lined with a series of port towns, including Tanggu and Hangu.

Related Topics:
Tanggu - Hangu

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Tianjin's climate is characterized by hot, humid summers, due to the monsoon, and dry, cold winters, due to the Siberian anticyclone. Spring is windy but dry, and most of the precipitation takes place in July and August.

Related Topics:
Climate - Summer - Monsoon - Winter - Siberia - Anticyclone - Precipitation - July - August

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