Century Clock

Century Clock is located in Century Clock Square on Haihe East Road, next to Tianjin Railway Station. Directly in front of it is Jiefang Bridge, with the Haihe River, Tianjin's mother river, just below the bridge. Across the bridge is Jinwan Square. Century Clock is accessible by subway: take Line 2 or Line 3 to Tianjin Station, and it's a short walk from there. Tianjin Station is also close to numerous restaurants, offering fast food, ramen, and Tianjin specialties, making dining very convenient.

The Century Clock is very large. The diameter of the dial alone is 14 meters, and the entire clock is 40 meters high. When standing in front of the Century Clock, you can only look up.

The clock is designed in European style. The reason for this design is that there are many concessions in Tianjin. The Jiefang Bridge opposite was once called the Bridge of Nations. The Jinwan Square across the bridge is also a European-style building complex. The surrounding area is the original concession, so the style of the Century Clock is very consistent with the surrounding architectural style.

The clock's dial is surrounded by reliefs depicting the twelve zodiac signs, and its dial features a hollowed-out design. The body is covered with gears and chains of varying sizes. A long, S-shaped rod adorns the side of the clock, with the sun at the top and the moon below, symbolizing the alternation of yin and yang, their mutual beginnings and endings. The overall design exudes a simple elegance, a generous and unique quality that is truly pleasing to the eye. Even at night, the clock is clearly visible without external lighting, thanks to its internal illumination. While the light isn't visible from the outside, the dial appears as clear as during the day. At every hour, the Century Clock plays a clear and melodious melody. The Century Clock is even more beautiful at night, bathed in a golden glow, radiating an air of opulence.

The Century Clock Square, located on the north bank of the Haihe River near Tianjin Railway Station, is a landmark in Tianjin. Standing approximately 40 meters tall, the clock is constructed primarily of metal. The clock's internal skeleton can be seen next to the clock, with numerous components interlocking to support the precise timing of the dial. The precision of the craftsmanship is truly astonishing. The clock's dial is surrounded by relief carvings depicting the twelve zodiac signs, each based on original stories. Aries is placed at the top, at 12 o'clock, as the sheep represents good luck in China; Libra is placed at the bottom, at 6 o'clock, as the scale represents fairness. These elements embody the concept of integrating foreign cultural elements with local ones through their arrangement.

Century Clock: A landmark building in Tianjin, this large-scale urban sculpture, erected in 1999 to welcome the 21st century, is located on the north bank of the Haihe River, next to Tianjin Railway Station, at the head of Jiefang Bridge. Due to its location, it is almost impossible for visitors to Tianjin to miss it.

The Century Bell, one of Tianjin's landmark buildings, stands in front of Jiefang Bridge in the square in front of Tianjin Railway Station. It struck midnight on January 1, 2001. The bell is 40 meters tall, 14.6 meters in diameter, and rests on a 74.4 square meter base. It weighs over 170 tons and consists of a minute dial, a pendulum, and a base, all made entirely of metal. The 12 zodiac signs on the dial correspond to the time, with the sun at the top and the moon at the bottom.

The Century Clock is a large, iconic urban sculpture built by the city of Tianjin in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century. At midnight on January 1, 2001, a melodious chime rang out from the Jiefang Bridge in front of Tianjin Railway Station, ringing in the new century. From that moment on, the Century Clock has become one of Tianjin's most recognizable landmarks, accompanying the new century. The Tianjin Century Clock is located on the banks of the Haihe River in Hebei District, Tianjin. Specifically, it is located at Century Clock Square on Haihe East Road in Hebei District, west of Tianjin Railway Station, on a 5,000-square-meter green space around the Jiefang Bridge. It is a large, iconic urban sculpture built by the city of Tianjin in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century.

The Century Clock is a large, iconic urban sculpture built by the city of Tianjin in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century. At midnight on January 1, 2001, the melodious chime rang out from the Jiefang Bridge in front of Tianjin Railway Station, ringing in the new century. From that moment on, the Century Clock has become one of Tianjin's most recognizable landmarks, accompanying the new century.

The dial is surrounded by reliefs of the 12 zodiac signs. Aries is placed at the top at 12 o'clock, as sheep represent good luck in China, and Libra is placed at the bottom at 6 o'clock, as scales represent fairness.

I went at the wrong time as the Century Clock was being renovated and I didn't get to see its original appearance.

You can see it from Tianjin Station. The Century Clock is very beautiful at night, and you can also see the beautiful Jiefang Bridge.

The Tianjin Century Clock, built in 2000 to celebrate the arrival of the 21st century, features a Western sun and moon pattern on its sides, and the 12 numerals on the dial represent the twelve zodiac signs. While it's a nice sculpture, rather than a tourist attraction, it's only suitable for photo opportunities and a quick check-in, and should be viewed within a minute.

The Century Clock is a large, iconic urban sculpture built by the city of Tianjin in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century. At midnight on January 1, 2001, the melodious chime rang out from the Jiefang Bridge in front of Tianjin Railway Station, ringing in the new century. From that moment on, the Century Clock has become one of Tianjin's most recognizable landmarks, accompanying the new century.



The Tianjin Century Clock is located on the banks of the Haihe River in Hebei District, Tianjin. Specifically, it is located at Century Clock Square on Haihe East Road in Hebei District, west of Tianjin Railway Station, on a 5,000-square-meter green space around the Jiefang Bridge. It is a large-scale landmark sculpture built in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century.

This is a large-scale iconic urban sculpture building built by Tianjin City in the square in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century.

The Century Clock, located right next to the train station, is considered one of Tianjin's landmarks. The clock is tall, and its numerous components are on full display, demonstrating its remarkable precision. The massive pendulum features the sun at one end and the moon at the other, while the dial depicts the twelve zodiac signs. To take a full photo of the Century Clock, you'll need to stand farther away.

The Century Clock, a mechanical clock sculpture, still records every moment punctually for everyone. Its bronze appearance and full of mechanical dials show a heavy sense of age.

The Century Bell is a large, iconic urban sculpture built by the city of Tianjin in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century. At midnight on January 1, 2001, a melodious bell rang out in front of the Jiefang Bridge in front of Tianjin Railway Station, ringing in the new century.

Tianjin's landmark building, right outside the railway station

When you see the Century Clock, you'll see the Jiefang Bridge at Jinwan Square, Tianjin Railway Station. I even came here just to see it.

The Century Clock is located next to Tianjin Railway Station. It is one of Tianjin's landmark buildings and has a very unique structure.

Century Clock is a landmark building in the bustling city center.

The memory recorder of 2000 has the twelve constellations on it. It is located next to Tianjin Railway Station.

The Century Clock is right next to Tianjin Station and is located in the heart of the city.

The design is very unique, with the sun on top and the moon below. Many people come here to take pictures, and it looks very photogenic!

It stands in the center of the Century Clock Square roundabout, next to Tianjin Railway Station and Jiefang Bridge, and opposite to Jinwan Square. It is very distinctive.

The transportation is quite convenient. If you are passing by by car, you can take a look, but if you are going to the restaurant specifically, it is not necessary.

It is next to Jiefang Bridge and Tianjin Railway Station, and the traffic around it is quite chaotic.

There is a big clock near the square in front of the train station. You can walk there from the Italian style street.

Next to Tianjin Railway Station, a must-visit spot in Tianjin.

I don't know why this Dazhong is considered a tourist attraction.

Located at a transportation hub, very close to Tianjin Railway Station

If you are interested, you can take a look. I really just took a photo and left. Under the scorching sun, I felt like I had become darker and even melted.

Tianjin's iconic building is quite beautiful, but it feels quite congested.

The famous Century Clock at the entrance of the train station...

After leaving the train station, there is a bell-shaped sculpture in the nearby square. It is quite unique and the surrounding scenery is pretty good.

Tianjin is truly short on tourism resources, so even a bridge or a street square can be considered an attraction. The Century Clock is actually a landmark in the center of the roundabout. It's very close to the train station, right next to Jiefang Bridge, and can be seen directly from the train station onto Haiwan Square. Both sides are similar, but one has the words "Century Clock" on it.

Actually, being built in the middle of a roundabout shouldn't be approachable, and it's quite dangerous for someone to go there. I quite like the design itself; it's very recognizable and has a strong mechanical feel. However, the overall structure is too Western-style, especially with the twelve zodiac signs on it.

The Century Clock is the largest 3D artistic clock in terms of diameter and weight available. Looking out, time and space, classicism and modernity, power and beauty, and humanity and nature blend seamlessly into one, inspiring endless reverie and imagination.

The Century Bell stands 40 meters tall, its metal components weighing 180 tons. Each face of the bell is 14 meters in diameter, covering an area of approximately 154 square meters. Twelve bronze reliefs, each 2.6 meters in diameter and weighing approximately one ton, represent the twelve constellations. The dial and hands are crafted from hollowed-out, flower-shaped patterns, lending a quaint and elegant appearance. The heavy, forged copper base is covered in gears, chains, and massive steel screws and rivets, creating a striking contrast with the ancient Jiefang Bridge, telling us that China's modern industry began here.

Ancient building, Tianjin landmark building, Century Clock

Tianjin's landmark building is a large-scale urban sculpture built by the Tianjin Municipal People's Government in 1999 to welcome the 21st century. It is located at the bridgehead of Jiefang Bridge in Hebei District.

The Century Clock is next to the train station. Just walk over and you will reach the Century Clock. Next to it is the Jiefang Bridge and Jinwan Square.

Century Clock is a thief with a big cock. I just want to say that it is exactly the same as what is shown on TV. hhhhh

What a big and beautiful clock, perfect for taking photos

Just a big clock, near the train station...

The Century Clock is truly fascinating the more I look at it. The twelve hours represent the twelve zodiac signs: Aries at twelve o'clock and Libra at six o'clock. The sun face at the top always reminds me of Tianjin's history of invasion.

Tickets: None

Opening hours: All day

Address: Near Sanjing Road, Hebei District, Tianjin

Transportation: Walking

After crossing the Jiefang Bridge, you can see the Century Clock Square.

The entire Century Clock appears elegant and timeless in its solemnity. The clock, long rod, gears and base form a perfect space-time shape, marking that the old industrial city of Tianjin has taken a big step forward in the course of history.

After crossing the Jiefang Bridge, you will see the Century Clock, which is also a landmark building in Tianjin. It is not bad and many people take photos.

The Century Clock is a large landmark city sculpture built in the square in front of Tianjin Railway Station. You can view it from a distance.

Because I went there during the day, there weren't many people. It's near Jiefang Bridge and Jinwan Square. Remember to turn on the lights and come back to see it at night!

One of Tianjin's landmarks! It's near the train station and can be seen as soon as you exit the station.

In fact, there are really no attractions. Binjiang Road, Tianjin Tower, Haihe River, Jinwan Square, Italian Style Street, and Five Avenues are actually in front of Tianjin Station. Just treat them as one attraction. If you separate them, there will be no more.

Located on the right side of the Haihe Square at Tianjin Railway Station, the Century Clock stands about 40 meters tall, facing the Haihe River and Jiefang Bridge. Its overall black color and twelve time scales represent the twelve constellations. The softer lighting at night creates a unique experience.

The reason I gave this clock three stars is simply because it is a major landmark. When you arrive at the Century Clock, you'll find that several of Tianjin's famous attractions are so close together. Behind the Century Clock is the Jiefang Bridge, to the left is Tianjin Railway Station and Jinwan Square across the river, and to the right is the Italian Style District and the Ancient Culture Street across the river.

Time and space continue, time waits for no one



At midnight on January 1, 2001, the Century Clock stood in the square in front of Tianjin Railway Station. This new landmark building has accompanied people through countless years.



The Century Bell is 40 meters high, 14.6 meters in diameter, with a base area of 74.4 square meters and weighs more than 170 tons. It is divided into three parts: the clock face, the pendulum frame and the base.

The Century Clock is a large, iconic sculpture built by the city of Tianjin in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century. Standing 40 meters tall and 14.6 meters in diameter, the clock features a distinctive pendulum: the sun on one end and the moon on the other, reflecting each other's beauty. The square is bustling with activity, a constant flow of traffic, and a bustling atmosphere, creating a truly grand spectacle.

A must-see attraction at Tianjin Railway Station, established to commemorate the arrival of the year 2000. A landmark where you can take a photo and leave.

The Century Clock, located in Century Clock Square west of Tianjin Railway Station, is a large-scale city sculpture built to welcome the new century and one of Tianjin's iconic landmarks. The clock consists of three parts: the dial, the stand, and the base. All of it is clad in metal, radiating a dazzling brilliance. Not only is it stunning during the day, but it also glows at night. The best vantage point for photographing the clock is across the Haihe River from the opposite side.

A landmark building near Tianjin Railway Station, it has a mechanical structure, a unique and novel shape, and is full of contemporary artistic sense.

You can see it right after exiting Tianjin Station. It's quite an iconic building. Tianjin's roads are wide, but pedestrians don't really notice it 🚥... So, enjoy the freedom and walk around the Century Clock.

The time points on the clock face are the 12 zodiac signs. What does it mean when it goes counterclockwise?

A relatively distinctive large clock is located at the end of Jiefang Bridge.

Tianjin Century Clock is a large-scale urban sculpture built by the Tianjin Municipal People's Government in 1999 to welcome the 21st century. It is located at the Jiefang Bridge in Hebei District.

This century clock is actually very unique, especially when it is lit at night.

It was inaugurated at midnight on January 1, 2001. Made entirely of metal, the pendulum features a "sun" (pure gold foil) on top and a "moon" (pure silver foil) below. The pendulum frame resembles a Tai Chi (or Tai Chi) shape, and the dial is surrounded by the twelve zodiac signs. The wrought copper base is covered in gears and chains, signifying the origins of modern Chinese industry in Tianjin. Its design is unique nationwide and exceptionally beautiful.

The Century Clock is a large-scale iconic city sculpture built by Tianjin City in the square in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century.

There's a clock next to the train station. Can it be called a tourist attraction? Well, I can't complain...

The landmark building attracted me from a distance, and when I came to its feet, I was impressed by the exquisite and magnificent carvings.

You can see the Century Clock as soon as you exit Tianjin Railway Station. Every gear and every component of the Clock symbolizes the highly developed industrial city of Tianjin.

As time changes, the sun and moon on the Century Clock will also change accordingly. There are also twelve constellations around them. It's super fun~

It's a landmark, you must come and see it. It's located near the train station, right next to the Liberation Bridge. It's especially magnificent at night. When I passed by during the day, I saw many tourists coming up to it to take pictures. This clock is in the middle of the road, so be careful when crossing the road.

It's a landmark building, take a look and keep it as a memory. The subway is very convenient and it only takes ten minutes to get to the other side of the bridge.

A turntable sculpture with the sun and the moon, with a unique shape

I didn't expect the Century Clock to be right next to Tianjin Railway Station... I saw in the guide that there's also a Century Clock Square... It's actually where Jinwan Square and Railway Station Square intersect. The Century Clock is just a roundabout, and there's no square nearby...

As a landmark building, the Century Clock is easy to understand now. The century is 100 years old and it has witnessed the vicissitudes of Tianjin's modern history. It is located on the banks of the Haihe River. The vicissitudes of the century are passed down along with the river. It is a kind of inheritance and a way of saying goodbye to the past. Looking back on the two-day journey, I still prefer to wander in the Five Avenues or the old streets and alleys. I don't care much about modern things.

It's worth a visit, after all it is one of the masterpieces of this century.

The Century Clock is a large, iconic urban sculpture built by the city of Tianjin in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century. At midnight on January 1, 2001, the melodious chime rang out from the Jiefang Bridge in front of Tianjin Railway Station, ringing in the new century. From that moment on, the Century Clock has become one of Tianjin's most recognizable landmarks, accompanying the new century.

The Century Clock is constructed entirely of metal. Standing 40 meters tall and 14.6 meters in diameter, its base covers 74.4 square meters and weighs over 170 tons. The minute dial, pendulum frame, and base are all made of metal, shimmering with a dazzling brilliance. As the pendulum rises and falls, the sun and moon shine in the sky. The circular clock face, surrounded by a myriad of stars, embodies the fusion of Chinese and Western elements, the harmony of nature and man. The seamless integration of classic and modern elements symbolizes the continuity of time and space, and the urgency of time.

The dial is surrounded by reliefs of the twelve zodiac signs, each inspired by its own story. Aries is placed at the top, at 12 o'clock, because the goat represents good fortune in China; Libra is placed at the bottom, at 6 o'clock, because scales represent fairness. These elements embody the concept of integrating foreign cultural elements with local culture through their arrangement.

The Century Clock changes color at night, which is very beautiful.

Tianjin Century Clock is located on the bank of Haihe River in Hebei District, Tianjin. The specific address is Century Clock Square, Haihe East Road, Hebei District, west of Tianjin Railway Station, on a 5,000 square meter green space around Jiefang Bridge. It is a large-scale landmark sculpture built by Tianjin in front of Tianjin Railway Station to welcome the new century.

It's next to the train station, opposite Jinwan Square.

It's near the train station and is quite nice, but it's really just for the eyes. It has a strong British style. I checked the time and it's accurate. The carvings on the outside are said to represent the 12 zodiac signs. So, do the 12 signs make up the century?

I found that some large buildings in Tianjin are a bit like Big Ben.

There are so many people, so many cars, so many heads, and so much smog!

It's near the train station, so I walked over and took a look as I had enough time. What a beautiful clock!