I’ve always wanted to tell you all about some great scenic spots along the Tianjin subway lines, so you can easily get around and have a great time. The places I’m going to introduce you to are all beautiful and relatively popular attractions. I hope it helps those of you who are about to go there and that you won’t feel like a stranger.
Subway Line 1: Qinjian Road Station
Taohuadi Park
It originated in the Yuan Dynasty and is a famous spot in Tianjin to enjoy peach blossoms. In March and April, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the banks of the Beiyun River are full of peach trees, which is quite impressive. The Peach Blossom Festival held every year attracts many tourists to come and enjoy the beautiful scenery. All kinds of peach blossoms compete with each other in beauty and bloom, the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers, and the atmosphere is full of spring. However, the flowering season is short, so be sure to go in time.
Pingjin Battle Memorial Hall
It was established to commemorate the Pingjin Campaign, one of the three major battles of the Chinese Liberation War. The museum has a rich collection and detailed explanations, making it a good place to review history and remember the revolutionary martyrs.
Pingjin Battle Memorial Hall
Admission fee: Free
Opening hours: All day
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-16:30
Food:
Bashimen Traditional Noodle Restaurant
This is a very popular noodle restaurant in Tianjin, where you have to wait in line during mealtimes. Wooden tables and chairs, lanterns… the restaurant’s environment is full of traditional characteristics. The signature Bashimen Crab-Flavored Fish is a must-order for every table and its taste is praised by many old Tianjiners.
Address: Intersection of Baijiu Factory Avenue and Dingzigu No. 2 Road
Business hours: 09:00-21:00 Monday to Sunday
Recommended dishes: Bashimen Crab-Flavored Fish, Lao Bao San, Three Fresh Braised Noodles, Tianjinwei Four Joy Meatballs, Zao Liu San Yang
Honghu Li Station: Xigu Park
An old park in Tianjin, with a variety of plants, including many plant viewing areas. You can enjoy crabapple blossoms in spring, lotus flowers in summer, and chrysanthemums in autumn… The old people who practice “swordsmanship” in the park are also a sight to behold. They use swords, spears, and spinning tops, all of which are dazzling.
Admission fee: Free
Jinmen Gourmet Snack Plaza
Tianjin’s famous night market is right here, bustling with people at night. The snacks are diverse, ranging from stinky tofu to grilled skewers, as well as all kinds of seafood and fried foods, which are truly mouthwatering. Come here for a late-night snack and experience Tianjin’s local nightlife.
Recommended dishes: Plum Juice, Grilled Tofu Skin, Northwest Corner Muji Fried Skewers, Hunan Stinky Tofu, Scallops
Northwest Corner Station: Guwenhuajie
Tianjin’s famous tourist street, full of ancient charm. All kinds of old Tianjin brands are lined up here. You can not only enjoy authentic Tianjin snacks, but also find unique handicrafts. Whether it’s tasting food, buying souvenirs, or experiencing Tianjin’s old-time flavor, it’s a great place to visit.
Guwenhuajie
Opening hours: All day
Anshan Road Station: Jingyuan
From 1929 to the end of 1931, Puyi, the last emperor, lived here with his empress Wanrong and concubine Wenxiu. The elegant and quiet environment will take visitors back to the life of the last emperor.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:30
Admission fee: 20 yuan
Address: No. 70, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin
Food
Jinwei Meat Dragon (Heping Store)
The restaurant’s signature dish is Tianjin’s traditional noodle food – meat dragon. The chewy outer skin wraps around a filling of meat, and the taste is rich when you take a bite. The taste is authentic.
Address: No. 15 Guiyang Road (opposite the Nan Yingmen Police Station)
Business hours: Morning, noon and evening 07:00-20:30 Monday to Sunday
Recommended dishes: Pork Meat Dragon, Brown Sugar Sesame Seed Flower Roll, Beef Meat Dragon, Vegetarian Assorted, Millet Congee
Siping Baozi Shop
A famous baozi shop in Tianjin, rumored to be more delicious than Goubuli. The outer skin is chewy, and the various fillings cater to different tastes. Many locals buy them by the pound to take home.
Address: No. 14 Kunming Road, Zeng 2 (Xining Road Intersection)
Recommended dishes: Three Fresh Baozi, Meat Baozi, Millet Porridge, Vegetarian Baozi, Vegetable Baozi
Yingkou Road Station: Xikai Church
Built in 1917, Xikai Church is the largest Catholic church in Tianjin’s urban area, also known as Lao Xikai Church or French Church. The building has a typical Romanesque style influenced by Byzantine architecture, which is very rare in China.
Xikai Church
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 5:00-16:30, Sunday 5:00-20:00.
Admission fee: Free
Binjiang Road Commercial Street
One of Tianjin’s bustling commercial streets, with not only old brands but also many new shopping malls, making it a great place to shop.
Address: Binjiang Road, Zhang Zizhong Road to Nanjing Road, Tianjin
Binjiang Road Commercial Street
Opening hours: All day
Admission fee: Free
Food
Liuzhou Road Shaomaiguan
Hidden in an inconspicuous alley, it has a resounding reputation in the area. Shaomaiguan (steamed dumplings) and water-boiled belly are must-orders at every table. In winter, you can also have a casserole with friends, having a lively meal together, which is refreshing and satisfying.
Address: No. 7, Liuzhou Road, downstairs (opposite the Experimental Primary School playground)
Business hours: Lunch 11:00-15:00, Dinner 17:00-21:30
Recommended dishes: Three Fresh Shaomaiguan, Water-Boiled Belly, Shaomaiguan, Fried River Shrimp, Cucumber La Pi
Xiaobailou Station: Wu Da Dao
It is the collective name for Chengdu Road, Chongqing Road, Changde Road, Dali Road, Munan Road and Machang Road. Once a British concession, it retains a large number of buildings in various foreign styles. You can ride a horse-drawn carriage, rickshaw, or bike to tour the area.
Wu Da Dao
Admission fee: Free
Opening hours: All day
Food
Three Fishermen Steamed Seafood (Xiaobailou Store)
A busy steamed seafood restaurant, with a wide variety of dishes that are healthy, fresh and delicious. The signature dish “a basket of clams” is sand-free, fresh and delicious, and is a must-order for every table.
Address: No. 58, Pukou Road, Dayingmen Street (Guangtianli Shops, next to Xiaobailou)
Business hours: 11:00-00:00 Monday to Sunday
Recommended dishes: A Basket of Clams, Porridge, Dumplings, Mantis Shrimp, Scallops
Xiawafang Station: Renmin Park
Originally the private villa of Li Chuncheng, a wealthy salt merchant in Tianjin. The buildings in the park have the beauty of Jiangnan gardens, with different sceneries in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Renmin Park
Address: No. 29, Huizhou Road, Hexi District, Tianjin
Admission fee: Free
Food
Jincai Diancang (Renmin Park Store)
The restaurant serves authentic Tianjin cuisine, with a high-end and elegant environment, making it perfect for family gatherings.
Address: No. 103, Qiongzhou Road, opposite the south gate of Renmin Park (underneath Jin Yi Cinema)
Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:30
Recommended dishes: Tianjin-Style Youtiao, Bosui Carp, Kung Pao Cod Fish, Lao Bao San, Shijie Water-Boiled Belly
Subway Line 2
Changhong Park Station
Tianjin’s first free park, with over 100 varieties of flowers planted in the park, including magnolia, peach blossoms, crabapple blossoms, wisteria, forsythia, and roses, making it a perfect place to enjoy flowers in spring. In addition, there are amusement facilities, boat tours and other entertainment options.
Admission fee: Free
Address: No. 145, Hongqi Road, Nankai District, Tianjin
Food
Xiaobaiyang Restaurant
A particularly affordable restaurant serving sheep bone soup and authentic Tianjin cuisine. The restaurant is clean, the dishes are large in quantity and delicious, the prices are affordable, and the service is warm and thoughtful.
Business hours: 09:00-21:00 Monday to Sunday
Address: 1st floor, West Tower of Hongpan Building, Huanghe Road
Recommended dishes: Xiaobaiyang Sauce Sheep Bone, Braised Two Items, Sheep Bone Soup, Water-Boiled Belly, Sauce Fried Napa Cabbage
Gulou Station: Gulou Commercial Street
Tianjin’s street full of folk culture, with plaques, couplets, lanterns… every design reflects the Tianjin flavor. You can come here to taste the characteristic delicacies, or go to a teahouse to listen to crosstalk, feeling the slow pace of life.
Gulou Commercial Street
Opening hours: All day
Nanshi Food Street
Tianjin’s famous gathering place for snacks, you can also go to old restaurants to taste the authentic Tianjin flavor. In addition, it’s a good choice to go to a teahouse to listen to crosstalk and operas.
Nanshi Food Street
Opening hours: All day
Food
Tianjin Xuan
The restaurant serves traditional Tianjin cuisine that has been improved and perfected. You can come here to enjoy the authentic Tianjin flavor. The restaurant has a high-end environment and thoughtful service.
Address: No. 8, Gulou Nanjie, Chengxiang Middle Road
Business hours: 11:30-14:00 Monday to Sunday; 17:00-21:30 Monday to Sunday
Recommended dishes: Lao Bao San, Du Mienjin, Five-Flavored Noodles, Gu Lao Rou, Bone-Fragrant Multi-Treasure Fish
Southeast Corner Station: Wenmiao Museum
It was built in the first year of Zhengtong in the Ming Dynasty and is the highest-ranking ancient architectural complex in Tianjin’s history. It is well-preserved and grand in scale. When you visit, you can feel the profoundness of Chinese traditional culture and the wonder of ancient architecture.
Address: No. 31, Nanmennei Street, East Road, Nankai District, Tianjin
Opening hours: 9:00-16:30
Admission fee: 30 yuan
Food
Shike
Authentic Tianjin delicacies at a great price, every dish reflects the care of the owner. The dining environment is comfortable, as if you’re back home, warm and inviting.
Address: 4th floor, Zhongyuan Mai Gou Times Square, Nanma Road
Business hours: 11:00-14:00; 17:00-21:00
Recommended dishes: Shike Smoked Spare Ribs, Sauce-Fried Peach Kernel Chicken, Lao Bao San, Sesame Sauce Kidney, Geda Tang
Jianguo Road Station: Italian Style Tourism Area
With a large area of Italian-style buildings, it is a popular tourist attraction in Tianjin. Strolling among the European-style buildings and celebrity old houses, you can feel Tianjin’s rich cultural atmosphere. The night is even more exotic.
Italian Style Tourism Area
Opening hours: All day
Admission fee: Free
Food
Chenggui Western Restaurant (Xin Yi Street Store)
Established in 1984, serving authentic Western food, the signature pot-braised beef has been praised by many diners.
Address: No. 31, Ziyoud Road (opposite the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall)
Business hours: Lunch 11:30-13:30, Dinner 17:30-20:30, Late-Night Snack 20:30-24:00
Recommended dishes: Pot-Braised Beef, Red Cabbage Soup, Cream Baked Mixed Vegetables, Foie Gras, Chef’s Salad
Yu Dongcheng Station: Qiaoyuan Park
The largest man-made ecological wetland park in Tianjin’s urban area, with over 130 species of plants. It is also the park with the most bridges in Tianjin.
Food
Zhengyangchun Duck Restaurant (Taiyangcheng Store)
A specialized restaurant for roast duck in Tianjin, also serving various home-style Tianjin dishes.
Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Helan Road and Longshan Road
Business hours: 9:00-21:00 Monday to Sunday
Recommended dishes: Exquisite Roast Duck, Roast Duck, Egg Yolk Baked Pumpkin, Steamed Butterfly Fish, Duck Fat Baozi
Subway Line 3
Zhou Enlai Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall
The hall was built in memory of Premier Zhou Enlai and his wife Deng Yingchao. Through rich exhibits and texts, the hall showcases the lives and revolutionary deeds of Premier Zhou and Mrs. Deng.
Zhou Enlai Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall
Address: No. 1, North Water Park Road, Nankai District, Tianjin
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-16:00
Admission information: Free. Admission fee for visiting Zhou Enlai’s special plane is 10 yuan.
Water Park
Tianjin’s largest park, with a large area of lakes in the park. In summer, you can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers. There are also various amusement facilities and a zoo, making it a great place to take children to play.
Water Park
Address: No. 33, North Water Park Road, Nankai District, Tianjin
Opening hours: 7:00-21:00
Admission information: Free. Amusement facilities and zoo are charged separately.
Tianta Station: Tianta
The fourth tallest tower in Asia, you can overlook Tianjin from the top of the tower. You can also have a meal in the revolving restaurant, enjoying delicious food while experiencing the beauty of changing scenery.
Tianta
Admission fee: 50 yuan
Opening hours: 8:30-21:30
Tianjin University
Founded in 1895, its predecessor was Beiyang University, the first modern university in China. The buildings on campus are unique, and walking among them, you can feel the rich cultural heritage. Every spring, the crabapple blossoms on campus are in full bloom, attracting many tourists to come and enjoy the scenery.
Tianjin University
Address: No. 92, Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin (near Kangfu Road)
Admission fee: Free
Opening hours: All day
Food
Goubuli (North Water Road Flagship Store)
Tianjin’s most famous brand, mainly serving various flavors of baozi (steamed buns). The baozi are made fresh and steamed, and eating them with local snacks is quite enjoyable.
Goubuli Baozi
Address: No. 16, Jinlong Apartment, North Water Road
Business hours: 7:00-21:00 Monday to Sunday
Recommended dishes: Three Fresh Baozi, Traditional Pork Baozi, Pork Baozi, Crab Roe Baozi, Goubuli Baozi
Jinwan Plaza Station: Jinwan Plaza
Jinwan Plaza faces the Tianjin Railway Station across the Haihe River, making it a great place to enjoy Tianjin’s night scenery.
Jinwan Plaza
Opening hours: All day
Admission fee: Free
Century Clock Plaza
The mechanical clock in the plaza is a landmark building in Tianjin, and taking pictures with it is a must-do for many tourists.
Century Clock Plaza
Opening hours: All day
Admission fee: Free
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