Tianjin
Day Trips
Make the most of your day with our curated plans, packed with Tianjin's hidden gems and unique experiences!
Arrive in Tianjin and settle into your hotel before strolling into the historic Italian Concession for a leisurely coffee at a sidewalk café.
Wander the leafy boulevards lined with pastel villas and stop by art galleries or boutique shops reflecting European flair.
Dine at a riverside restaurant overlooking the lit-up Haihe River while enjoying local fusion cuisine under the stars.
Begin at Ancient Culture Street (Guwenhua Jie), admiring traditional wooden architecture and browsing stalls of handicrafts and antiques.
Cross the river to board the Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel for panoramic views of the cityscape and winding waterways.
Stroll along the illuminated riverside promenade, sample street snacks and soak up the lively night-market atmosphere.
Explore the former residence of Puyi, the last Qing emperor, and learn about his childhood and family life.
Head over to the leafy Nankai University campus to admire its historic buildings, tranquil courtyards and vibrant student energy.
Discover a nearby snack street popular with students and enjoy authentic jianbing (savory crepes) and sugar-coated haws on a stick.
Visit the Porcelain House museum, an artistic marvel decorated with millions of painted porcelain shards both inside and out.
Walk through the Five Great Avenues district, marvel at the well-preserved Art Deco and neo-classical mansions and stop for afternoon tea in a heritage mansion.
Relax in a charming tea house where traditional music drifts through paper-paneled windows as you sip jasmine tea.
Dig into a hearty local breakfast of Douzhi’er (fermented mung bean milk) and fried dough sticks at Nanshi Food Street.
Join a cooking demonstration to learn how to make classic Tianjin dishes such as jianbing and mahua twisted fried dough.
Feast on a banquet of Goubuli steamed buns, fried rice cakes and other regional specialties while mingling with friendly vendors.
Travel to Dagu Fort to explore historic coastal defenses, cannon batteries and exhibits on Sino-foreign conflicts.
Cool off at Tianjin Water Park, renting a paddleboat on Weishan Lake or relaxing in shaded pavilions by lotus ponds.
Enjoy an outdoor light show around the lake as fountains dance to music and lanterns cast colorful reflections on the water.
Tour the modern architecture and tech hubs of TEDA Innovation Harbor, learning about Tianjin’s role in industry and startups.
Drive to nearby Yangliuqing town to watch artisans craft vibrant New Year paintings and explore the local museum.
Shop for original prints and hand-painted paper-cuts in quaint workshops before savoring a home-style dinner in a village courtyard.
Wander through Liuyuan Garden’s classical Chinese landscaping, featuring rockeries, winding corridors and koi-filled pools.
Head to Erbao Theme Park for roller-coaster thrills, bumper cars and family-friendly water rides.
Catch a live acrobatic or dance performance at the park’s amphitheater before enjoying cotton candy under the neon lights.
Shop along Jinwan Plaza’s pedestrian malls and international brand stores, picking up gifts and souvenirs.
Visit the Tianjin Museum to explore exhibits on local history, art and archaeology spanning centuries.
Attend a traditional music or puppet-show performance at the nearby cultural center and sample street-food snacks afterward.
Return one last time to Ancient Culture Street to hunt for special tea leaves, clay figurines and silk fans as souvenirs.
Enjoy a final feast of sea-fresh seafood and stir-fried river shrimp at a nearby family-run restaurant before packing up.
Head to the airport or train station after sipping a farewell bowl of hot, tangy suan cai hotpot and reflecting on your Tianjin adventure.