Stroll the Five Avenues
Heping District 2.5 hrs
Admire colonial-era mansions and unique architectural styles.
Where to stay
Hotels in Tianjin
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At a glance
Climate
Continental
Languages
Mandarin and Tianjin dialect
Local currency
CNY
(CNY)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Italian Style Street
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
GoubuLi Baozi
Mahua
Jianbing Guozi
Erduoyan Zhagao
When to visit Tianjin
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: May, September
Busiest: Apr-May, Sep-Oct
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Jan20
Cold, dry, often snowy
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Feb25
Cold, dry, Lunar New Year
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Mar40
Chilly, warming up
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Apr75
Pleasant, mild, spring blooms
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May80
Warm, sunny, ideal
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Jun65
Hot, humid, some rain
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Jul55
Very hot, humid, rainy
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Aug50
Hot, humid, thunderstorms
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Sept80
Mild, pleasant, clear skies
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Oct75
Cool, crisp, autumn colors
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Nov45
Chilly, dry, winter approaches
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Dec30
Cold, dry, festive lights
Things to do in Tianjin
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Visit the Porcelain House
Heping District 1.5 hrs
Marvel at a unique house intricately decorated with millions of antique porcelain shards.
Best in the afternoon
3 places
Explore Italian Style Street
Hebei District 3 hrs
Wander through charming European-style architecture, shops, and cafes.
Shop at Ancient Culture Street
Nankai District 2 hrs
Discover traditional Chinese crafts, snacks, and cultural artifacts.
Explore Tianjin Museum
Hexi District 2.5 hrs
Delve into Tianjin's rich history and cultural heritage through extensive exhibits.
Best in the evening
2 places
Ride the Tianjin Eye Ferris Wheel
Hebei District 1 hr
Enjoy panoramic views of the city from this iconic Ferris wheel over the Haihe River.
Take a Haihe River Cruise
Various 1 hr
See Tianjin's illuminated skyline and landmarks from the water.
Any time of day
1 place
Taste GoubuLi Baozi
Heping District 0.5 hrs
Savor the famous Tianjin steamed buns, a culinary icon.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Tianjin
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
All-inclusive Tianjin Day Tour to Qing Emperor's Tomb & Huangyaguan Great Wall
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Unstructured tour
Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels
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Unstructured tour
Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Airport
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Standard tour
4- Hour Tianjin Local Food & Tea Tour
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Unstructured tour
Private Custom Beijing City Day Tour from Tianjin City
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Unstructured tour
[Airport Transfer] Tianjin Airport ⇔ Tianjin City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service
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Unstructured tour
Tianjin Railway Station Private Transfer to Cruise Port
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Unstructured tour
Tianjin Private Round Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Pass and Eastern Qing Tombs
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Tianjin
Straight-line distance from the centre of Tianjin.
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