Tianjin 3-Day Budget Guide: Don't Miss the Haihe River Night View

Itinerary

Day 1: Haihe Scenery & Italian Style

Morning: Arrive in Tianjin and check into an economy hotel along the Haihe River (such as Home Inn, Hanting, etc.), about 200 RMB/night, 400 RMB for two nights.
Walk to Tianjin Station Pier and take a Haihe River cruise (daytime loop about 100 RMB/person) to enjoy the riverside scenery and experience the blend of Tianjin’s history and modernity.

Noon: After disembarking, walk to the Italian Style Area and taste authentic Italian cuisine (recommended restaurant: Seine River Italian Restaurant, about 80 RMB per person).

Afternoon: Stroll through the Italian Style Area, admire European architecture, and take photos.
Head to Ancient Culture Street to experience traditional Tianjin culture and try snacks like Erduoyan Fried Cake and Goubuli Steamed Buns (about 50 RMB).

Evening: Return to the hotel to rest, or go to Jinwan Square to enjoy the Haihe River night view (free).

Day 2: Cultural Exploration & Food Experience

Morning: Take the subway to the Five Great Avenues Cultural Tourism Area (subway about 5 RMB), visit celebrity residences and Western-style buildings (free).
Optionally visit Minyuan Square or Qingwangfu Mansion (ticket about 50 RMB).

Noon: Taste Tianjin specialty dishes near the Five Great Avenues (recommended restaurant: Guiyuan Restaurant, about 60 RMB per person).

Afternoon: Visit the Tianjin Eye Ferris Wheel (ticket about 70 RMB) for a panoramic view of the Haihe River.
Take the subway to Nanshi Food Street (subway about 5 RMB) to try various Tianjin snacks (about 50 RMB).

Evening: Free time; you can choose to take a walk at Haihe Bund Park (free) or watch the music fountain show (free).

Day 3: Historical Sites & Departure

Morning: Take the bus to Dagu Fort Site (bus about 5 RMB, ticket about 30 RMB) to learn about Tianjin’s modern history.

Noon: Return to the city and try Tianjin’s specialty Jianbing Guozi (about 10 RMB).

Afternoon: Depending on your departure time, you can visit the Tianjin Museum (free) or Drum Tower (free).
End the trip and depart.

Budget

Transportation: about 100 RMB (subway, bus, shared bike)
Accommodation: 400 RMB (two nights in an economy hotel)
Meals: about 400 RMB (three meals and snacks)
Tickets: about 250 RMB (Haihe River cruise, Tianjin Eye, Dagu Fort, etc.)
Others: about 100 RMB (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
Total: about 1250 RMB (remaining 750 RMB can be used as backup funds or for upgraded experiences)

Travel Tips

Tianjin’s subway system is well-developed; it is recommended to buy subway tickets or use mobile QR code for rides.
Attractions along the Haihe River are concentrated; walking or cycling are also good options.
Tianjin has a rich variety of snacks; try more local specialties.
Check the weather in advance and plan your itinerary accordingly.

Optional Upgrades

Upgrade from an economy hotel to a mid-range hotel, increasing the budget by about 300 RMB.
Dine at higher-end restaurants, increasing the budget by about 200 RMB.
Add tickets for other attractions, such as Tianjin Zoo, Polar Ocean World, etc.

Hope this guide helps you plan a pleasant trip to Tianjin and the Haihe River!