The Dagukou Forts Ruins in Tianjin are located at the mouth of the Haihe River, based on the forts constructed during the Ming Dynasty. Within the scenic area, there is a Dagukou Forts Ruins Museum that displays the history of China in the 19th century when it was humiliated by foreign powers; the outdoor ancient forts, cannons, and city walls are spectacular and weathered, available for visitors to explore and take photos.
The scale of the Dagukou Forts Ruins scenic area is not large, and it can be visited on foot. The museum is the main attraction of the scenic area, and visitors should start with the museum before heading to the fort ruins for further exploration and photography. It takes approximately 1-2 hours to visit, and for those interested in history who wish to delve deeper, a guide can be hired at the entrance. The entrance to the scenic area is on the west side, and after purchasing a ticket, the museum can be seen to the left front. The museum building has a unique shape, a radial metal structure with an iron-rust exterior that exudes a sense of history and age. Inside the museum, visitors can begin to explore the display of cultural relics and materials, which is divided into several sections such as the序厅, 京畿海门, 沽口御侮, and 国门沦陷, as well as a 3D cinema and temporary exhibition hall. Through the display of ancient cannons, bells, cannon wheels, and stone tablets, the museum showcases the humiliating history of old China in the 19th century, allowing visitors to understand the bravery and helplessness of the Chinese people in their resistance against foreign enemies. After visiting the museum, walking a few dozen meters to the east from the exit, one can see a tall fort with a large cannon and several smaller ones aimed at the sea on the city walls, a sight of grandeur and history, where visitors can climb up and take photos with the fort. The entire scenic area is open from 01/01 to 12/31, Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-16:30; closed all day on Mondays; and open on public holidays such as New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day, 09:00-16:30. Entry to the scenic area ceases half an hour before closing. Preferential policies include free admission for minors with valid identification, accompanied by a guardian (guardians do not enjoy free admission); free admission for seniors aged 70 and above with ID or senior citizen preferential certificates; half-price admission for seniors aged 60 to 70 with ID or senior citizen preferential certificates; free admission for active-duty military personnel, disabled military personnel, retired and demobilized military personnel, military retirees, and active and retired disabled firefighters, as well as those receiving regular state pensions and subsidies, with valid identification; free admission for disabled persons with a Disability Certificate of the People’s Republic of China; half-price admission for full-time college students with student IDs (excluding postgraduate and doctoral students); and free admission for those with a certificate for receiving the minimum living allowance for urban and rural residents with valid identification.Free group tickets: For group visits, please make an appointment and register in advance. Supplementary note for preferential prices: For group visits, please make an appointment and register in advance. The above information is for reference only. Specific information is subject to the disclosure on the day by the Tianjin Dagu Fort Ruins Museum.
Service facilities Parking lot: [Parking lot of Dagu Fort Ruins Scenic Area]. Reference price: free. Address: Near the main entrance of Dagu Fort Ruins Scenic Area. Parking spaces: 100. Stroller rental: Reference price: free. A deposit of 300 yuan is required. Address: Tourist center. Nursing room: Address: There is a nursing room at the entrance of the Tianjin Dagu Fort Ruins Museum. Must-see tips: The scenic area is relatively remote. The famous ancient temple Chaoyin Temple in Tianjin is nearby, and Dongjiang Bay Golden Coast is also not far away. Self-driving is more convenient.
