Tianjin: A Treasure City for Short Trips

🏨 Hotel Recommendations:
- Location: It is recommended to stay in Heping District or Hexi District, close to Metro Line 1 or Line 3 for easy travel.
- Recommended hotels:
1. The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin (Luxury, near the Five Avenues)
2. Orange Crystal Hotel Tianjin Italian Style Street (High cost performance, near the Italian Style Town)
3. Home Inn (Tianjin Railway Station Branch, economical and convenient transportation)

🚄 Transportation:
- From Beijing: The high-speed train takes 30 minutes to reach Tianjin Station/Tianjin West Station, and the ticket price is about CNY 50–60.
- In Tianjin: Combine the subway + shared bicycles + taxi, the distance between attractions is relatively close.

🗺️ Attraction Route & Schedule:

[Day 1]
🌅 Morning:
- 8:00–9:00: Arrive at Tianjin Station by high-speed train and walk to the Italian Style Town (free).
- 9:00–10:30: Stroll around the Italian Style Town, take photos, and visit the Former Residence of Liang Qichao (ticket price: CNY 10).
- 10:30–11:30: Walk to the Ancient Culture Street (free) to experience Tianjin folk customs. Clay Figure Zhang and Yangliuqing New Year Pictures are must-sees.

🍜 Lunch:
- 11:30–13:00: Taste the Three Uniques of Tianjin (fried cake, steamed buns, and fried dough twists) at Erduoyan Restaurant near the Ancient Culture Street.

🌇 Afternoon:
- 13:00–14:30: Take a taxi to the Five Avenues (free), rent a bicycle to visit the Republic of China-style buildings, and focus on Minyuan Square.
- 14:30–16:00: Walk to Xikai Church (free). The stained glass inside is super beautiful.
- 16:00–17:30: Take a taxi to the Tianjin Eye (ferris wheel ticket price: CNY 70). It is recommended to take it at dusk to overlook the night view of the Haihe River.

🍽️ Dinner:
- 18:00–19:30: Recommended Tianjin Cuisine Collection (Hebei Branch) to try Eight Treasures Tofu and Guota Liji.

[Day 2]
🌅 Morning:
- 8:00–9:30: Take Metro Line 3 to the Zhou Deng Memorial Hall (free, closed on Mondays) to learn about the stories of Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao.
- 9:30–11:00: Take a taxi to the Porcelain House (ticket price: CNY 50). The unique porcelain building is suitable for taking pictures.

🍜 Lunch:
- 11:30–13:00: Binjiang Road Pedestrian Street Goubuli Steamed Buns (expensive but worth experiencing), or Dafulai to eat Guoba Cai.

🌇 Afternoon:
- 13:30–15:00: Take Metro Line 1 to Jinwan Square, walk along the Haihe River, and take pictures of Jiefang Bridge.
- 15:00–16:00: Take the high-speed train back from Tianjin Station.

🍢 Snack Recommendations:
- Jianbing Guozi (recommended Nanlou Jianbing, the first choice for supper)
- Shuli Gao (street stalls in Ancient Culture Street)
- Tea Soup (old brand near Drum Tower)

💡 Tips:
- Tianjin's attractions are concentrated, and 2 days is enough. The pace can be slowed down.
- The starting price for a taxi is CNY 11, but the subway between attractions is more time-saving.
- Avoid Mondays, some venues are closed.

Enjoy your trip! (◕‿◕✿)