The former British Concession was established in 1860. Located on the west bank of Hai He River, it was the largest concession in Tianjin, occupied by the Japanese army after 1942, and handed over to the Chinese government in 1945.

The former French Concession was established in 1861. After more than 100 years, almost every prominent building in the original concession is still extant.

The former American Concession was established in 1861. Many famous Americans lived in Tianjin.

The former German Concession was established in 1895. The Tianjin municipal government has preserved many German style buildings.

The former Italian Concession was established in 1902. It was the only Italian Concession in the world. Many of the old Italian style buildings still exist today.

The former Austro-Hungarian Concession was established in 1902. This concession (1902 to 1917) was short-lived due to the First World War.

The former Belgian Concession was established in 1902.

The former Russian Concession was established in 1900. The former Russian Concession in Tianjin (1900-1920), originally an area of more than 398 hectares, was never completed.

The former Japanese Concession was established in 1888. The Japanese army occupied the entire city of Tianjin from 1937 until their defeat in 1945.