Recommendation
8.6
Destinations
Tianjin
An easy add-on from Beijing, known for concession-era architecture, riverside walks, folk arts, crosstalk culture, and hearty street snacks.
Suggested stay
1 day
Region
North China
City overview
Tianjin, China
An easy add-on from Beijing, known for concession-era architecture, riverside walks, folk arts, crosstalk culture, and hearty street snacks.
Planning note
High-speed trains from Beijing take about half an hour. A same-day return is easy.
Main attractions
Food to try
- Goubuli baozi
- Jianbing guozi
- Mahua
- Erduoyan fried cake
Best for
Beijing side tripArchitectureFolk artsStreet snacks
City photos
Tianjin
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