{"id":9610,"date":"2019-06-29T01:00:13","date_gmt":"2019-06-29T01:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/tianjin-travel-diary\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T20:48:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T20:48:45","slug":"tianjin-travel-diary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/experience\/tianjin-travel-diary\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Diary: Taking on Tianjin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When my friends suggested going to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Tianjin.d3545.Destination-Travel-Guides\">Tianjin<\/a> for our graduation trip, I was bemused. \u201cIf we\u2019re going to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/China.d37.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China<\/a>, why not head for the bigger metropolitan cities like Shanghai or Beijing instead? Are there really things to do in Tianjin?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A quick Google search later, however, I was enlightened.<\/p>\n<p>At first, Tianjin seems like a lesser destination. However, as the fourth largest city in China and boasting the Tianjin Port, the largest in Northern China, this city has such an incredibly rich history. &#8216;Til today, it remains a sight to behold.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the concession of territories to Western powers during the Qing Dynasty, many districts in Tianjin look like a jump back to 19th century Europe. These buildings have been well-preserved as heritage sites and others have been converted into government offices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 1 in Tianjin &#8211; Portal to Europe<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/map-divider-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Florentia Village<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/florentia-village-tianjin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Florentia village in Tianjin\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While old buildings have been preserved, new ones have also been built in a similar style! On our first day, we took a 15-minute high-speed rail to Wuqi District which borders a nearby city. Here lies the famous Florentia Village, a luxury shopping district that boasts an impressive 200 international brands outlets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/florentia-village-outlets-tianjin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Outlets in Florentia Village, Tianjin\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was impossible to visit every single shop as the village was massive, and the fact that we were constantly taking photos certainly did not! In our defence, the Renaissance architecture of stone bridges, fountains, plazas, and canals was far too exquisite not to snap a few more for admiration. Gotta do it for the gram, amirite?<\/p>\n<h3>Italian Style Street<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/italian-style-street-tianjin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Style Street in Tianjin\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we made our way back to the city centre, we found ourselves at Italian Style Street \u2013 a former Italian concession turned tourist hub. Since 1902, this small town has been preserved and filled with Italian bars and restaurants, in addition to many other European cuisines.<\/p>\n<p>After inhaling authentic pizzas and plates of pasta, we hopped through handicraft shops and a museum. We roamed around before finally retiring to late night musical performances, whilst drinking imported craft beers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/italian-style-street-tianjin-craft-beers-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Craft beers on Italian Style Street\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Local Hawker Food in Tianjin<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hawker-tianjin-skewers-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Street food stall in Tianjin\" width=\"2448\" height=\"3264\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After we left the Italian hub, we were pleasantly surprised by fragrant aromas and sizzling woks! It turns out that after sunset, many hawkers set up stalls near the tourist attractions. Needless to say, we knew it was time for supper \u2013 just look at the number of skewers! We even came back the next day for more scrumptious, no-frills chow. Yum!<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hawker-stall-tianjin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hawker stall in Tianjin\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 2 &#8211; A Dive into Local History<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Ancient Cultural Street (Gu Wen Hua Jie)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ancient-cultural-street-tianjin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ancient Cultural Street in Tianjin\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>European structures are prominent Tianjin attractions, but the city also has its local areas. On our second day, we strolled through the famous Ancient Cultural Street that exhibits decorous historic buildings \u2013 some of which even date back to 1326!<\/p>\n<p>While admiring these ancient structures, we could not help but indulge ourselves in the street food, as the fragrance of grilled meat and tofu skewers were simply irresistible.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ancient-cultural-street-tianjin-food.jpg\" alt=\"Street food at Ancient Cultural Street\" width=\"1173\" height=\"880\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apart from local delicacies, there were also many shops selling traditional toys as souvenirs and pottery. Some of us bargained for a piece of ancient history to bring home, some were entertained by some tenants who were enjoying a friendly competition of <em>jianzi<\/em>, or better known as <em>chapteh <\/em>in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ancient-cultural-street-tianjin-jianzi-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A friendly game of jianzi on Ancient Cultural Street\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Shui Shang Park<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shui-shang-park-tianjin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"View of Shui Shang Park in Tianjin\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While the sun was still up, we took a 30-minute taxi ride to another leading tourist attraction, Shui Shang Park. It is the largest urban park and recreation area in the city. With five islets and three lakes, the park also showcases elaborate towers, pavilions and bridges to complement the scenery.<\/p>\n<p>Strolling here would make for a wonderful evening, but we opted for the paddle boats, all for a more unique experience!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49470 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shui-shang-park-tianjin2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lake at Shui Shang Park\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 3 &#8211; Embracing our Inner Child<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/binhai-aircraft-theme-park-tianjin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park in Tianjin\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you think that exploring the fusion of cultures and nature parks are the only things to do in Tianjin, think again! In a small harbour of Binhai New District sits a ginormous 41-thousand ton Soviet aircraft carrier from the Cold War Era that has been decommissioned and developed into a theme park.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/binhai-aircraft-theme-park-tianjin-warship-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Warship at Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After boarding this almost 50-year-old warship, we got an up-close look and feel of the command centre, intelligence room, and artillery bunkers full of missiles. At the top deck, we witnessed a quarter-mile runway with decommissioned fighter planes, helicopters, and even more missiles. What a surreal sight!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/binhai-aircraft-theme-park-tianjin-command-centre-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Command Centre at Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/binhai-aircraft-theme-park-tianjin-helicopter-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Helicopter at Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Tianjin-Binhai-Aircraft-Carrier-Theme-Park-Hotels.0-l553248621532765692-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels near Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park [\/button]<\/p>\n<h3>Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49472 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tianjin-haichang-polar-ocean-world-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dolphins at Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After spending almost half the day at the warship, we took a 40-minute taxi ride to Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World just in time to catch the dolphins and seals perform spectacular acrobatic tricks. We then explored the rest of Polar Ocean World to visit polar bears, Arctic foxes, and plenty other marine life \u2013 if you\u2019re lucky like us, you can catch the feeding sessions!<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tianjin-haichang-polar-ocean-world-dolphins-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Feeding session at Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Day 4 &#8211; City Exploration<\/h2>\n<h3>BinJiang Dao BuXingJie<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/buxingjie-tianjin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"BinJiang Dao BuXingJie in Tianjin\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Almost every major city in China has its own renowned shopping belts, known as BuXingJie, or simply Pedestrian Street. It is where tourists and locals alike spoil themselves with thousands of shops. Imagine Orchard Road inflated three times its size, and its roads wide open for walking or cycling only. We definitely shopped till we (almost) dropped!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/buxingjie-tianjin-shops-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Shops at BinJiang Dao BuXingJie\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the sun set, we were awestruck by the pretty lights and signs that lit up the district, especially at its street food lane, where many stalls boasted its specialities \u2013 from grilled lamb skewers to fragrant fried rice, and all sorts of noodles. We were spoiled for choice!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49458 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/buxingjie-tianjin-food-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Street food at BinJiang Dao BuXingJie\" width=\"2135\" height=\"3264\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Tianjin Haihe River Cruise<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/haihe-river-cruise-tianjin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tianjin Haihe River Cruise\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We could not get enough of how stunning the city looked at night, so when a cruise boat docked at the pier, we knew we had to sign up for the river cruise!<\/p>\n<p>The 30-minute cruise brought us through the Haihe River. We admired the lofty buildings and bridges outlined with pretty lights, illuminating the night as we enjoyed the cool breeze and calm waters. The highlight of the cruise was the iconic Tianjin Eye, a 120-metre giant Ferris wheel that marks the city\u2019s skyline.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49463 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/haihe-river-cruise-tianjin-building-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Buildings along the Tianjin Haihe River cruise\" width=\"2448\" height=\"3264\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We have seen it a few times while travelling through the city, but it was way more spectacular at night with its dazzling lights.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/haihe-river-cruise-tianjin-eye-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tianjin Eye\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Tianjin-Eye-Hotels.0-l6152675-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels near the Tianjin Eye [\/button]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tianjin Practical Travel Tips<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10267 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tourist-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"51\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Stay in Tianjin<\/h3>\n<p>Aside from top international brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Tianjin-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Tianjin.h16119611.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four Seasons<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Tianjin-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hotel.h8278373.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shangri-La<\/a>, there are many boutique hotels in the city that offer rates below $100 per night! We stayed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Tianjin-Hotels-Tianjin-Jinma-Hotel.h19703486.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tianjin Jinma Hotel<\/a>, a clean, comfortable, great value hotel which was right smack in the city centre \u2013\u00a0restaurants and supermarkets were just within minutes of walking.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49474 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tianjin-jinma-hotel.png\" alt=\"Interior of room at Tianjin Jinma Hotel\" width=\"1030\" height=\"774\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Tianjin-Hotels.d3545.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Tianjin [\/button]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Practical&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Currency<\/h3>\n<p>Before flying off to China, convert your Singapore money to Renminbi, as China does not have individual money changing shops. The Renminbi is a controlled currency and hence you have to look for banks to change foreign currencies. You do not want to waste precious travelling time queueing in banks, right? Plus, conversion rates would definitely not be in your favour!<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Getting Around&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-vehicle&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Transport<\/h3>\n<p>Public transportation such as bus and the metro is relatively cheap in Tianjin. It ranges from anywhere between 20 cents to a dollar, depending on the distance. Tianjin\u2019s metro system is very well-developed, with 127 stations connecting the city. Taxi fares are very affordable as well, with base fares starting from $1.60. A 30km ride would only add up to about $12.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s Go!&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Cheap-Flights-To-Tianjin.d3545.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Flights to Tianjin [\/button]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When my friends suggested going to Tianjin for our graduation trip, I was bemused. \u201cIf we\u2019re going to China, why not head for the bigger metropolitan cities like Shanghai or Beijing instead? Are there really things to do in Tianjin?\u201d A quick Google search later, however, I was enlightened. 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