Tianjin
About 30 min by train from Beijing
A port city of European concession-era streets, river cruises and famous street snacks.
Why locals go
The 30-minute bullet train escape for food and architecture.
Visiting Beijing?
At 30 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Beijing for your flight home.
What to book
- Italian Style Town and Five Avenues
- Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel over the Hai River
- Ancient Culture Street
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Hai River night cruise
- Tianjin Eye at sunset
With friends
- Street food crawl for goubuli buns and jianbing
- Xiangsheng crosstalk comedy show
When to go
Year-round.