Beyond the Carrier: More Ships, Streets, and Shows

The Kiev is the centrepiece, but the park extends in several directions. A broad avenue from the entrance leads through the Russian Style Street, lined with shops selling Russian snacks, handicrafts, and military souvenirs. At its centre is an open square where the Extreme Stunt Show takes place, complete with special effects, fireworks, and actors in pirate costumes. Next door, a weapons-display square presents decommissioned armaments in the open air.↗↗

Two additional warships are moored within the park: the destroyer Chongqing, an authentic Chinese warship recognised for its service record, and submarine No. 353—the first generation of self-developed torpedo-attack submarines in China, which served for 23 years and participated in more than ten important naval operations. The submarine visit requires advance reservation at the entrance due to strict visitor limits.↗↗

The park also stages larger-scale themed performances, including Aircraft Carrier Storm and an aerial stunt spectacle. Beneath the carrier's hull are further facilities such as a dock square, a 4D cinema, and an aircraft carrier field-operation camp.↗↗↗

National Defense Education and Study Tours

Officially designated a national defense education demonstration base, the park runs a series of specialised cabins that explain naval engineering and weaponry: the Basalt anti-ship missile cabin, the carrier-based aircraft elevator platform, the China Ship Experience Hall, the anchor cable cabin, and depots for anti-submarine and anti-aircraft missiles. The History of World Warship Development gallery provides broader context for those who want more than a walk through corridors.↗↗

Organised study-tour programmes run for one or two days, including a youth camp designed around the carrier's theme. These cater primarily to school groups and military-enthusiast visitors but are an option for anyone who wants a deeper, guided experience of the ship and its systems.↗

Practical Tips for Visiting

Admission costs around 220 RMB, and the ticket itself is a charming touch: a small red notebook printed with the title "Tourist Passport of Tianjin TEDA Aircraft Carrier Theme Park." Peak season (March 1 to October 31) sees hours from 9:00 to 17:30; the off-season schedule (December 1 to February 28) closes at 17:00. Two to three hours are recommended for a standard visit, though the full park—including submarine, destroyer, shows, and street—easily fills a half day.↗↗

The park is wheelchair accessible with an accessible entrance and parking lot, and it is rated good for children with an on-site playground. Public restrooms are available throughout. If you want to board the submarine, arrive early and reserve one of the limited spots before the day's slots fill up.↗↗

The park sits at Bagua Beach in the Hangu district of Binhai New Area, roughly an hour's drive east of central Tianjin. The on-site hotel—housed within the carrier's upper decks with 148 rooms and a selection of presidential suites—offers a unique overnight experience for those who want to spend more time exploring after the day-trip crowds leave.↗↗