Tianjin Historical and Cultural Tour
10/30/2024

πŸ–οΈ Destination: Tianjin Exotic - style Route
πŸ• Suggested travel time: One day (from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for example)
πŸ’° Budget range: Mainly for transportation and food, about 300 - 500 yuan (more budget will be needed if there are entrance fees for attractions or shopping expenses).

🌟 Highlights of the route: Appreciate the unique exotic architectural style in Tianjin, experience the historical and cultural heritage, and enjoy the charm of the combination of ancient and modern in Tianjin. Admire various styles of architectures such as European and Japanese styles, and visit famous landmarks.

πŸ“‹ Itinerary
-Morning: Start to visit the Wudadao Scenic Area at 9 a.m. There are many garden - style houses with different architectural styles such as European and Japanese styles built in the 1920s and 1930s. You can choose to take a carriage or ride a bicycle to go through them and admire these different - styled architectures as if you were in a foreign country. Spend about 2 hours here.
-Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near Wudadao around 11 a.m. and taste Tianjin's special snacks such as Jianbing guozi.
-Afternoon: Go to the Astor Hotel at 12:30 p.m. Visit this hotel with a glorious history which has received many leaders from all over the world such as Sun Yat - sen and Zhou Enlai, and feel its unique historical atmosphere. Stay here for about 1 hour. Then go to the Five Courtyards on Tai'an Road and admire the architectures with British architectural style as a whole and which still have the function of residence. Walk around here for about 1 hour.
-Then go to the Jiefang North Road Financial Street, visit the dozens of existing century - old architectures that mostly retain their original appearance, and experience the charm of the "Oriental Wall Street". Spend 1 hour here.
-Around 4 p.m., arrive at the Jinwan Square. It is a commercial gathering area that combines modern and European styles and integrates theater, cinema, entertainment, leisure, fashion shopping and other business forms. You can take a rest here, admire the appearance of the architecture, or enter the shopping mall to have a look and feel the modern atmosphere of Tianjin.
-Have dinner near Jinwan Square at 6 p.m.
-At 7 p.m., go to the Haihe Italian Style Area. Appreciate the Italian architectures that have been well - preserved for more than a hundred years. These architectures are elegant in style, with pavilions at different heights and squares and gardens dotted among them. You can take a walk in the area, enjoy the night view, or choose a special store to taste Italian food or buy souvenirs. Stay here until 9 p.m. and end the one - day tour.