#Samaranch Memorial Tour Guide (latest verified version in 2026) 📍 ** Address **: Tianjin Jinghai District Tuanbo New Town West Health Industrial Park (Tuanbo Health Industry International Cooperation Demonstration Zone) 📞 ** Tel: 022-59597297/59597298/59597280 ⭐ ** Scenic Spot Level **: National AAAA-level tourist attraction, is the only Samaranch Memorial venue in the world authorized by the Samaranch family and approved by the International Olympic Committee **, founded by Mr. Wu Jingguo, an executive member of the International Olympic Committee, and officially opened in 2013. --- ##1. A must-see before traveling: Basic information ###1. Opening hours - Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00-16:30 (** Last admission at 16:00 **) Closed every Monday (except statutory holidays) - Special events will be launched at major nodes (such as during the Olympic Games, Samaranch's birthday, National Fitness Day, etc.), and the opening hours may be adjusted. It is recommended to confirm through the official account before traveling. ###2. Ticket policy (official latest in 2026) | Ticket | Price | Applicable people | |------|------|----------| | Full price ticket | 60 yuan/person | Adult | | Group ticket | 50 yuan/person | Group of more than 20 people | | Free ticket | 0 yuan | Children under 1.2 meters, the elderly over 70 years old, active duty soldiers, and the disabled with valid documents | | Half-price ticket | 30 yuan/person | Full-time students, seniors aged 60-70 with valid documents | - Booking channels: official WeChat official account "Samaranch Memorial Hall", Alipay life number, Meituan/Dianping, ** Unauthorized other third-party platforms to make reservations and pay for explanations **, avoid stepping on the pit. - Tickets include a visit to the main exhibition hall "The Legend of Samaranch", and temporary special exhibitions need to be paid separately. ###3. Transportation Guide - ** Public transportation **: ① Metro Line 3 to "University Town Station", then transfer to Bus No. 162 to "Samaranch Memorial Station". ② You can also take No. 891 or Jinghai No. 872 to the Memorial Station, which is a 5-minute walk away. - ** Self-driving/taxi **: Navigation directly search for "Samaranch Memorial Hall", start from downtown Tianjin and take the exit of Rongwu Expressway Tuanbo New Town, drive 3 kilometers according to the road signs, there are sufficient parking spaces in the park, and the parking fee for small cars is about 5 yuan/hour; the urban taxi ride is 40-50 minutes, and the cost is about 80-100 yuan. --- How to play? Classic route recommendation (3-4 hours for the whole journey) The memorial hall covers an area of 216 acres as a whole, and the main architectural design hides ingenuity: the two intersecting circles are both like "8" to commemorate the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the initials of Samaranch's surname are "S", with 3 sunken courtyards, and the 5 circles just correspond to the five Olympic rings, symbolizing the unity of the five continents, which is worth the clock in itself. ✅ First stop: Olympic Sculpture Park (outdoor, 30-40 minutes) - Entering the park first visit the sculpture park at the entrance, 50,000 square meter park is full of Olympic-themed sculptures, restoring the classic moment of athletes' struggle, the tree-lined trail is matched with artistic sculpture, the photo atmosphere is full, and the light is good in the morning. - Pit avoidance tip: It is recommended to walk the outdoor area before 10 o'clock on hot days, and you can skip the indoor first on rainy days. ###✅ Second stop: 1st floor of the main exhibition hall - Samaranch legend life (indoor, 1 hour) In the core exhibition area, through a large number of precious photos, personal letters, and video materials, Samaranch's life journey from growth to becoming the lifetime honorary president of the International Olympic Committee can be completely sorted out, and his key contributions to the Olympic Movement and China's Olympic cause can be seen (such as promoting China's return to the Olympic Games and supporting Beijing's bid for the Olympic Games). It is recommended to rent an audio guide (20 yuan/unit), or hire an official docent to learn the stories behind many exhibits, which is more rewarding than seeing it for yourself. ###✅ Third Stop: Main Exhibition Hall 2-3 + Ring Ramp - Collection and Theme Exhibition (Indoor, 1-1.5 hours) Here are more than 16,000 precious items from Mr. Samaranch's life collection: including limited edition Olympic badges, commemorative stamps from various countries, Olympic-related artworks, paintings, sculptures, and personal items he used during his lifetime. Sports fans and collectors will definitely not want to leave. - There will be special exhibitions on the negative floor of the circular ramp, such as the ten-year special exhibition of "Drinking Water and Thinking of the Source", the theme exhibition of "Tell the World a Good Story of Chinese Sports", etc. You can visit by the way. - The interactive experience area (in the Olympic Promenade) has sports interactive projects such as Cuju, dryland curling, shuffleboard, table tennis, etc. There are often clock in gift activities on holidays. Note that 11:00-14:00 is the peak of the queue. You can just enter the museum or stagger the peak experience. In August 2026, the latest sports clearance printing activity ** was launched. Completing the point task can collect exclusive commemorative medals, which is of great commemorative significance. ###✅ 4th stop: sunken courtyard (outdoor/semi-indoor, 20 minutes) From the second floor, you can access three sunken courtyards, providing a strong sense of architectural design, a quiet and artistic atmosphere, and echoing the surrounding landscape. It is suitable for taking a break after walking, taking photos of the architectural atmosphere, and quietly experiencing the atmosphere of Olympic culture. ###✅ 5th stop: end of supporting area (30 minutes) - International souvenir flagship store: You can buy Olympic-themed merchandise, limited periphery of the memorial hall, and take the "Olympic memory" home; - Barcelona Restaurant: The Spanish-style restaurant in the museum, you can eat directly here if you want to save trouble, or you can go out to the surrounding area to eat Tianjin special snacks; - The Winter Garden lounge area will roll the Olympic classic event videos. If you are tired, you can sit down and watch for a while. 👉 ** lite route (suitable for the elderly/children, 1.5-2 hours) **: Go directly to the core exhibition area on the 1st and 2nd floors of the main exhibition hall, and you can read it. You don't need to go outdoors and sink the courtyard to save physical strength. --- ##3. Play Tips & Pit Avoidance Guide 1. ** Timing **: It is recommended to arrive at the opening at 9:00 to avoid the peak of tour groups after 9:30; stop admission at 16:00 and start clearance around 16:30, don't go too late. 2. ** Equipment Suggestions **: Wear comfortable sports shoes, the park and exhibition hall are not small, and there are many steps down; prepare a power bank, and there are shared power banks at the security inspection office of the main hall and the service station of the sculpture area that can be rented. 3. ** Visiting etiquette **: Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited in the museum, do not touch the exhibits, do not use flash to take pictures, keep quiet and do not make loud noises. 4. ** Special events **: Holidays (Spring Festival, May Day, National Fitness Day August 8, etc.) The Memorial Hall will launch live guided tours, intangible cultural heritage interaction, sports clearance, merchandise lottery and other activities. If you catch up, the experience will be doubled. You can follow the official Douyin account "Samaranch Memorial Hall" in advance to see the event trailer. 5. ** Surrounding matching **: If you have enough time, you can play with the scenic spots around Tuanbo Lake. It is very convenient to travel to and from Tianjin on the same day; it is more recommended to choose Tianjin for accommodation, and it is more cost-effective to choose more. Here, whether it is sports fans who want to relive the memories of the Olympic Games, history lovers looking at precious historical materials, or taking children to do sports science popularization and take atmospheric photos, it is very suitable. It is a niche and meaningful cultural attraction in Tianjin~