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[Tianjin Free Travel] How to enjoy Tianjin travel in 4 days and 3 nights, a comprehensive itinerary planning guide!

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Aug 27, 2025

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Trip Planner
Tianjin Itinerary Planning Overview
Tianjin Day 1
- Jingyuan
- Zhang Yuan
- Porcelain House
- Former Residence of Zhang Xueliang
Tianjin Day 2
- National Maritime Museum
- TEDA Aircraft Carrier Theme Park
Tianjin Day 3
- Five Avenues
- Jinwan Plaza
- Italian Style Area
Tianjin Day 4
- Yangliuqing Ancient Town
- No.5 Courtyard Crosstalk Teahouse (Tongqingli, Ancient Culture Street)
- Double-decker open-top sightseeing bus
- Tianjin Eye Ferris Wheel
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This guide carefully plans a perfect 4-day and 3-night trip in Tianjin for you. Covering local attractions, authentic food and popular shopping areas, you can easily travel around Tianjin and enjoy a worry-free holiday. Whether it is an in-depth exploration of history and culture or a fashionable check-in in a modern metropolis, this guide can meet your needs. Come and start your wonderful trip to Tianjin!

Visit Puyi’s former residence in Jingyuan, smash the porcelain exterior wall of the Porcelain House, ride a bike to tour the Western-style buildings on Fifth Avenue, eat melon seeds and listen to jokes in the crosstalk teahouse, and it is a condensed version of Tianjin’s past and present.
Watch fighter jets take off and land on the deck of an aircraft carrier, touch shark specimens in the Maritime Museum, and take a spin on the Ferris wheel to see the entire city. All the fun activities on land, sea and air are available at one place.

Date	Journey
Day 1	Jingyuan->Zhangyuan->Porcelain House->Former Residence of Zhang Xueliang
Day 2	National Maritime Museum->TEDA Aircraft Carrier Theme Park
Day 3	Fifth Avenue -> Jinwan Square -> Italian Style Area
Day 4	Yangliuqing Ancient Town->No.5 Courtyard Crosstalk Teahouse (Tongqingli Branch, Ancient Culture Street)->Double-decker Open-top Sightseeing Bus->Tianjin Eye Ferris Wheel

Jingyuan is located on Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin. It is an elegant Western-style residence and the former residence of the last emperor, Puyi. Here you can learn about Puyi's life and visit his office and residence at that time. Jingyuan is divided into two small courtyards: the main courtyard and the west courtyard. The courtyards are home to the main building, the Aixinjueluo Puyi Exhibition Hall, the Jingyuan Restoration Exhibition Hall, and the Visitor Center.

Address: No. 70 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin

Opening hours: 09:00-17:30 (no admission after 17:00)

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It's OK, but it's still in the style of the Republic of China. My mother wants to see it. After all, it's the last king. Only two floors are open. There is no air conditioning in the surrounding exhibition halls. It's stuffy and hot. I suggest you go there to cool down. The place is in an alley. It's more convenient to take a taxi.

Construction of Zhang Garden began in 1915 and was completed in 1916. It was a private residence built by Zhang Biao, the governor of Hunan and Hubei during the Qing Dynasty. It became famous because two influential figures in modern Chinese history had stayed there successively: one was the revolutionary pioneer Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and the other was the last emperor, Puyi. Only 54 days apart, two key figures of the Xinhai Revolution passed each other by. Zhang Garden witnessed the overthrow of the monarchy and the founding of the republic; witnessed the Japanese invasion of China and the anti-Japanese resistance of the military and civilians; witnessed the liberation of Tianjin; and witnessed the changes in China's modern history.

Address: No. 59, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 17:30 tomorrow (ticket sales stop at 16:30; admission stops at 16:30)

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It’s immersive, and the cultural and creative content is also good. The arrangements of several sections of Tianjin's past are quite representative and well-connected, and there is also popular science in Tianjin dialect, the story of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and fun entertainment. There will also be flash mobs on May Day.

This is a peculiar house, a French-style building decorated with numerous ancient porcelains, white marble carvings, crystals, agates, and antiques. The walls of the Porcelain House are made up of hundreds of ancient porcelain vases from the Republic of China and the late Qing Dynasty. On the roof, a giant dragon made of ancient porcelain tiles hovers in the shape of the word "China". Behind the dragon is the Bird's Nest, the main stadium of the 2008 Olympic Games, made up of broken porcelain tiles. The whole building has five floors, and floors one to four are open to tourists. There are many precious ancient wooden furniture pieces on each floor, and the red walls are covered with porcelain tiles depicting calligraphy and paintings by famous people from ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad.

Address: No. 72 Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin (near Heping Road Commercial Street)

Opening hours: 09:00-19:00 (ticket sales stop at 18:30)

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Check in at the Porcelain House on Chifeng Road in Tianjin! This is a French-style building built with ancient porcelain. The four floors above and below are made up of more than 700 million pieces of ancient porcelain. There are more than 4,000 pieces of ancient porcelain, more than 400 white marble sculptures, more than 13,000 ancient porcelain plates and bowls, more than 300 porcelain cat pillows and white marble stone lions from the Tang and Song dynasties, more than 300 stone sculptures, and more than 20 tons of crystal agate. It is known as the priceless Chinese Ancient Porcelain Museum, which vividly interprets what real "china" means.

The Zhang Xueliang Former Residence Scenic Area includes the former residence museum of Zhang Xueliang, the young marshal who lived in Tianjin for seven years in the south area, and the Tianjin city style in the 1920s and 1930s in the north area, which restores the young marshal's life and the miniature real-life block of Tianjin. "See Tianjin through a century of history" includes a 10,000-square-meter real-life Tianjin century-old block, which cost tens of millions to build and contains more than a thousand authentic century-old historical objects. Creating a place for telling Tianjin stories and a cultural and tourism check-in spot in Tianjin is a cultural and tourism destination for learning about historical celebrities and the former residences of Tianjin.

The "Tianjin Zhang Xueliang Former Residence" Museum is the living and office residence of the patriotic general Zhang Xueliang in Tianjin and a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit. In 2009, it took two years to renovate the temple and recreate the scene of General Zhang Xueliang here.

The former residence of Zhang Xueliang was built in 1921 in French Baroque style. It is luxurious, beautiful and generous. There are roof platforms on the second and third floors on the front. The spacious and elegant interior still retains the Philippine wooden stairs, floors, doors and windows from 100 years ago. The museum includes rooms such as the young marshal's reception for government affairs, banquet hall, office study, military and political meeting hall, living bedroom with Miss Zhao Si, and Miss Si's reception room, which fully restores the original life of General Zhang Xueliang and Ms. Zhao Yidi. The museum has more than 300 original cultural relics, which are restored in their original style. Here you will also learn about the stories and secrets of the young marshal's interactions with celebrities such as Mr. Sun Yat-sen, Mr. Zhang Boling, Mr. Zhang Daqian, and Mr. Mei Lanfang. It is a holy place for cultural and historical tourism in Tianjin.

Immerse yourself in the century-old city of Tianjin and take in the prosperity of Jingu. “Old Stories of Tianjin” restores the century-old appearance of Tianjin in miniature and creates an immersive real-life block with elements of the city’s modern history. The scenic spot houses more than a thousand century-old objects, presenting a panoramic view of Tianjin's historical and cultural changes in the early 20th century. Many groundbreaking administrative, business and historical relics in Tianjin's history are displayed here. Visitors can see the pioneer of China's modern police system, a model theatre that implemented a numbered seating system, the place where commercial dance halls emerged, and a barber shop that provides haircut services for women. It is a scenic spot for understanding China's modern urban cultural changes and a must-see place for Tianjin tours.

Tianjin is known as the hometown of quyi. In the early 20th century, Tianjin was a gathering place for famous quyi artists from all over the country. Its prosperous literature and art, and grand performances were second to none in the country. In the scenic area, you can enjoy a variety of Tianjin-style folk art and Republican-style performances: Tianjin-style crosstalk, ancient magic tricks, folk art clappers, Republican-style songs and dances... Let you experience the prosperous scene of Tianjin city in those days, visit the miniature century-old Tianjin city, and enjoy Tianjin-style performances. "Tianjin·Zhang Xueliang's Former Residence" gives you a full range of Tianjin's century-old experience, a dream of a century in time and space!

As a cultural scenic spot, professional explanations are indispensable. Therefore, we provide several free explanation services for everyone, so that you can learn more about the life anecdotes of the young marshal Zhang Xueliang and the urban life at that time during the tour, so that the former residence is no longer just an ancient building, but also carries more culture and history.

Address: No. 78 Chifeng Road, Quanyechang Street, Heping District, Tianjin

Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (ticket sales stop at 17:30)

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Visiting Experience of Zhang Xueliang's Former Residence. This time I came to Tianjin, I visited Zhang Xueliang's Former Residence. The overall experience was both surprising and regretful. I would like to share my feelings with you. Judging from the geographical location and architectural appearance of the attraction, Zhang Xueliang's former residence is located in a prosperous area of Tianjin, with very convenient transportation and complete surrounding supporting facilities. It is very convenient whether you travel by public transportation or by car. The building itself is very distinctive, combining the architectural style of the Republic of China with Western elements, with red walls, green tiles, carved beams and painted buildings. Just standing at the door, you can feel a heavy historical atmosphere, making you instantly travel back to that turbulent era. It is also very photogenic. It is one of Tianjin's most iconic tourist attractions. For tourists visiting Tianjin for the first time, it is worth a visit to experience the city's unique historical charm. Walking into the former residence, the exhibition hall displays General Zhang Xueliang’s life stories and life fragments through some old photos, old objects and scene restoration, allowing visitors to have a general understanding of his life trajectory. In particular, the restoration of some living scenes, such as the study and bedroom, is decorated more delicately, as if you can see the atmosphere of life here in the past. It still has a certain appeal to friends who are interested in the history of the Republic of China. However, it must be said that the display content inside the former residence is relatively limited, and the visiting area is not large. After the overall visit, it feels that the amount of information is not particularly rich, and it is difficult to gain an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of General Zhang Xueliang's life and that magnificent history. Compared with some similar celebrity residences, the display format here is a bit simple, not very interactive, and lacks some novel display methods, making it difficult for tourists to have an immersive experience. In terms of display content and experience value, it did not meet my expectations. Speaking of ticket prices, I think they are indeed a bit high. With such a scale of exhibition and quality of content, the cost performance is not high compared with the ticket price. For the same price, you can visit museums or attractions in Tianjin with richer content and a better experience. If the ticket price can be appropriately lowered, or the display content can be enriched and the display quality improved, I believe it will be more popular with tourists. In general, as a landmark attraction in Tianjin, Zhang Xueliang's former residence is worth visiting and taking photos due to its unique architecture and historical background. However, if you want to learn more about General Zhang Xueliang's life story and historical value, you may be disappointed. I hope that the scenic spot can be further optimised and improved in the future to bring a better travel experience to tourists.

The National Museum of Marine Life is located in the Binhai Tourism Area of Sino-Singapore Eco-City, Binhai New Area, Tianjin. It was jointly built by the State Oceanic Administration and the Tianjin Municipal People's Government. The National Museum of Marine Life has an exhibition area of 23,000 square meters. Through 6 exhibition areas, 16 exhibition halls and more than 36,000 precious collections, it comprehensively displays the close relationship of mutual dependence and harmonious coexistence between human beings and the ocean from multiple perspectives, such as natural ecology, historical humanities, science and technology. As a comprehensive marine museum integrating collection, display, research and education, the National Museum of Marine Life will serve my country's strategy of building a strong maritime nation, and contribute to protecting marine ecological civilisation, inheriting marine history and culture, and telling contemporary marine stories.

Address: No. 377 Haixuan Road, Sino-Singapore Eco-city, Binhai New Area, Tianjin

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 17:00 tomorrow (no admission at 16:30)

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An interactive exhibition, but the things inside are not real; they are imitations. More people were going there on the morning of May Day. It is suggested that the content can be richer, or more explanations can be added to attract more children.

Tianjin TEDA Aircraft Carrier Theme Park is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. It is a large-scale military theme park with the retired Soviet Union's "Kiev" aircraft carrier, domestic retired submarines, destroyers, frigates and other aircraft carrier formation resources as its core, integrating eight major military sections: film team sightseeing, theme performances, national defense education, special research, red training, conferences and exhibitions, entertainment and leisure, and film and television shooting.

[Tianjin Free Travel] How to enjoy Tianjin travel in 4 days and 3 nights, a comprehensive itinerary planning guide!

Address: Intersection of Central Avenue and Park Road, Binhai New Area, Tianjin

Opening hours: 09:00-17:30 (no admission after 17:30)

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There is such an attraction in Tianjin Binhai Development Zone. Parking is very convenient, the price is 10 yuan per time, and you can stay overnight. The park has aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines and destroyers, especially the nuclear submarines, which are worth seeing and make you admire the hard work of the soldiers. The Hua family troupe’s driving skills performance was also very exciting, winning rounds of applause from the students on the spring outing.

Wudadao is a popular destination for tourists in Tianjin. Wudadao is located in the Heping District, Tianjin. It is named after the five main roads in the area and has more than twenty streets. During the Republic of China period, many Qing dynasty loyalists, officials of the Beiyang government, and celebrities once lived here. The beautiful and elegant Western-style houses seem to be telling the story of Tianjin's past.

Address: No. 83, Chongqing Road, Heping District, Tianjin

Transportation: Take the subway to Yingkoudao Station or Xiaobailou Station.

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Tianjin’s Wudadao seems like travelling back a hundred years. The streets are lined with Gothic, Baroque and other style buildings, carved fences and stained glass, showing an exotic atmosphere. Walking in the meantime, the sunlight shines through the branches and leaves, making the scenery look mottled. When you are tired of shopping, you can go to the corner cafe, listen to melodious music, and sip fragrant coffee. It is so comfortable and leisurely that you will never want to leave.

Jinwan Plaza is located in the Financial Street area of Jiefang Road, Heping District, facing the Haihe River in front and overlooking Tianjin Railway Station in the north. Jiefang Bridge and Chifeng Bridge guard their two ends. It consists of European-style above-ground commercial buildings, underground commercial streets, parking lots and high-end business areas, and has an open square and a waterfront platform along the coastal river bay, bringing together theaters, cinemas, high-end restaurants, entertainment and other projects. The buildings on Jinwan Square also have their own characteristics in detailed decoration.

Address: No. 1 Binjiang Road, Heping District, Tianjin

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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It is recommended to come to Jinwan Square at night. Metro Line 3 can go there directly. Come here to see the night view, take a cruise on the Haihe River, and see the Century Clock, the 100-year-old Jiefang Bridge, and Tianjin Railway Station. There are also many live singers at night, which is very lively.

There are more than 200 Mediterranean-style buildings in the Italian-style district in the center of Tianjin. Walking in the Italian-style district is like walking in a romantic European town. Marco Polo Square is one of the landmark buildings in the scenic area. There are also many former residences of celebrities here, including the former residence of Liang Qichao, the former residence of Cao Kun, the President of the Republic of China, and the former residence of Feng Guozhang, all of whom were famous figures in China in the early 20th century. At night, the lights in the Italian-style buildings light up, the Western restaurants, coffee shops and bars become lively, and the Italian-style area becomes even more charming.

Address: No. 25, Ziyou Road, Hebei District, Tianjin

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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When you come to Tianjin, you must visit the Italian-style street. It’s great for taking photos here, hehe. The beautiful scenery and ancient architectural style make you feel like you have travelled abroad. Haha, this place is very close to the Haihe River, Tianjin Eye and Golden Street, and the price-performance ratio is very high. There are many snacks and stylish restaurants here, which are quite good.

Yangliuqing Ancient Town in Tianjin is an ancient town with a very strong folk cultural atmosphere. There are opera houses, memorial archways, and the Wenchang Pavilion in the town, and these ancient buildings are worth seeing. The Shi Family Courtyard in the ancient town is a typical traditional dwelling in northern China. There are many exquisite stone carvings to admire in the courtyard. During the Spring Festival every year, a large lantern fair is held in Yangliuqing Ancient Town. The local New Year pictures are very famous. You can buy a few when you come here and give them as gifts to your friends when you return home.

Address: Yangliuqing Town, Xiqing District, Tianjin

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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I have heard of this attraction since I was a child. This time, my boyfriend and I drove here specifically when we went to Tianjin. It is quite interesting to walk around this scenic spot, eat and drink, and chat with parents. It is worth coming here to learn about Tianjin's traditional culture.

The No. 5 Courtyard Crosstalk Teahouse (Tongqingli Branch), located on the Ancient Culture Street in Tianjin, is a unique place that combines traditional crosstalk art with tea culture. This place not only provides tourists with the opportunity to enjoy crosstalk performances, but also allows people to feel the charm of traditional culture while tasting tea. It is an ideal place for family tourists and cultural lovers.

Highlights: The perfect combination of crosstalk and tea culture

Wonderful crosstalk performance

The teahouse regularly holds crosstalk performances, inviting local and nationally renowned crosstalk performers from Tianjin to perform on stage. Whether it is traditional jokes or modern creations, the actors bring laughter to the audience with their humorous language and superb acting skills.

Strong tea culture atmosphere

While enjoying the crosstalk, the teahouse provides each audience with carefully brewed traditional Chinese tea. The aroma of tea, combined with the humour of crosstalk, creates a unique cultural experience.

Combination of tradition and modernity

The teahouse's decorative style combines traditional and modern elements, retaining the antique charm while maintaining modern comfort and convenience. Here, the audience can feel the charm of traditional culture and the breath of the times.

Address: No. 5 Tongqingli Ancient Culture Street, Nankai District, Tianjin

Opening hours: 10:00-18:00

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💺Environment The teahouse is on the 2nd floor and the venue is not accessible. We sat right in the middle of the front row and could even see the actors raising their eyebrows and shaking their legs! The small table can also hold tea cups and melon seeds. 228 yuan includes tickets for two people and melon seeds and tea. It's worth it~🎭The crosstalk show started at 19:30, and you couldn't enter before that time. The crosstalk started 15 minutes later and didn't end until 21:30. The traditional joke "Reading the Menu" has a very steady rhythm, and the running gags are like the rattling of a machine gun🔫; the impromptu jokes are all Tianjin jokes, such as the joke about "add more eggs to the pancake", which made the people in the front row laugh like geese😆. The bamboo clappers in the middle of the storytelling "Wu Song Fights the Tiger" are so exciting...🍵Service: If you buy tickets online, you can contact customer service to lock your seat in advance. The first row is too close and you have to look up a bit, so the second row might be the best.

The double-decker open-top sightseeing bus is a boutique sightseeing line operated by the Tianjin Transportation Group Bus Company. The departure point is the intersection of Ligongci Street and Wumalu Road, "under the Ferris Wheel Bridge of the Tianjin Eye". The entire journey is 11 kilometers, and the circular tour takes about 40 minutes. It passes by more than 100 landscapes, attractions and landmark buildings, connecting Tianjin's Haihe River culture, Western-style building culture and commercial culture. Professional explanations are provided throughout the journey, making it your choice to understand and feel Tianjin.

Address: Under Yongle Bridge at the intersection of Ligongci Street and Wuma Road, Hebei District, Tianjin

Opening hours: 09:00-22:00

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It is very convenient to buy tickets in advance and verify the QR code at the door when getting on the bus. There are a lot of people queuing, but there are also a lot of cars. It takes about half an hour to queue. The speed is very fast and you can see a lot in a hurry. There are tour guides to introduce each attraction. It is recommended to sit in the back, as many young ladies take selfies in the back row.

The Tianjin Eye is a Ferris wheel that spans the Haihe River, like an eye on a bridge. It is also one of Tianjin's famous landmarks. Every night when the lights come on, the colorful lights of the Tianjin Eye are soft and beautiful. Countless tourists come here to take panoramic photos or take sightseeing rides to enjoy a different kind of romance. There are generally two ways to visit the Tianjin Eye: riding on it or viewing it from a distance and taking photos. The Ferris wheel takes about 30 minutes to complete one circle; if you want to take pictures of the Ferris wheel, the best location is on the King Kong Bridge on the south side of the Ferris wheel.

Address: Yongle Bridge, Sanchahekou, Hongqiao District, Tianjin

Business hours: Open today from 18:00 to 22:00

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An attraction you cannot miss when travelling to Tianjin! The Ferris wheel ride takes about 30 minutes. You can overlook the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Haihe River and fully enjoy the prosperity of the city and the tranquillity of nature. It is worth recommending to friends around you.

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