3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide for Hedong District, Tianjin, Budget (4000 RMB)

Suitable for: Culture enthusiasts, food explorers, city wanderers Budget allocation: Accommodation about 1200 RMB + Dining about 800 RMB + Transportation & Tickets about 1000 RMB + Other flexible expenses 1000 RMB Day 1: Cultural Exploration and Haihe River Scenery Morning Tianjin Station & Jiefang Bridge (Free) Arrive at Tianjin Station, admire the century-old station building, walk to Jiefang Bridge for photos, and feel the modern historical atmosphere. Jinwan Square (Free) Stroll along the Haihe River, check out the European-style buildings, perfect for artistic photos. Lunch (Budget 80 RMB/person) Recommended: Jin Cuisine Collection (Hedong Branch) Try classic Tianjin dishes like Eight Treasures Tofu and Old Exploded Three, average 80-100 RMB per person. Afternoon Tianjin Music Street (Free) A niche artistic street with musical instrument shops and music-themed cafes, great for a leisurely walk. Ergong Park (Free) A local leisure spot where you can experience Tianjin citizen culture; square dancing often takes place in the evening. Dinner (Budget 60 RMB/person) Recommended: Da Fulai (Hedong Branch) Must-try Guoba Cai and Jianbing Guozi, average 15-20 RMB per person; leftover budget can be used for Erduoyan Fried Cake. Night Haihe River Cruise (Budget 100 RMB/person) Take a boat to enjoy the night views of Jinwan Square and Tianjin Eye, advance booking required. Day 2: Historical Sites and Creative Parks Morning Jianfu Guanyin Temple (Ticket 10 RMB) One of the few Buddhist temples in Hedong District, beautifully constructed with lively incense offerings. Mian 3 Creative District (Free) An industrial-style renovated art area, great for photos, exhibitions, or having a coffee (Budget 30 RMB). Lunch (Budget 70 RMB/person) Recommended: Yudelai Restaurant A local-recommended Tianjin cuisine restaurant, dry-fried squid tentacles are a must-order, average 60-80 RMB per person. Afternoon Tianjin Museum (Free, reservation required) Take a taxi (about 20 RMB) to learn about Tianjin’s history from ancient times to present, focus on the “A Century of China Seen Through Tianjin” exhibition. Water Park (Free) Near the museum, you can rent a boat (Budget 50 RMB/boat) or take a walk. Dinner (Budget 150 RMB/person) Recommended: Jiuhe Xiangshe (Republic of China-themed restaurant) Retro environment, try Zengbeng Carp and Silverfish Purple Crab Pot, average 120-150 RMB per person. Day 3: Local Life and Shopping Leisure Morning Zhongshanmen Workers’ New Village (Free) Experience old Tianjin community life, try street breakfast snacks like sugar oil cake and tofu pudding (Budget 10 RMB). Hedong Wanda Plaza Shopping or watch a movie (Budget 100 RMB), lunch can be at the mall’s restaurants (average 50 RMB per person). Afternoon Aegean Shopping Park Visit the popular bookstore Yan Ji You or experience the “Old Menkou’er” night market (opens in the evening, snack budget 50 RMB). Dinner Before Departure (Budget 100 RMB/person) Recommended: Jinmen Yang Daye Hot Pot Copper pot mutton hot pot with sesame sauce, average 80-100 RMB per person, a perfect end to your Tianjin trip. Budget Details Accommodation: 2 nights at mid-range hotels (such as All Seasons/Atour) about 600 RMB/night, total 1200 RMB. Dining: About 800 RMB (including snacks and coffee). Transportation: City taxis + subway about 200 RMB, Haihe River cruise 200 RMB. Tickets: Only Jianfu Guanyin Temple 10 RMB, other attractions free. Flexible: 1000 RMB reserved for shopping or other experiences. Tips Hedong District attractions are quite spread out; it’s recommended to combine taxis with subway lines 5 and 9. Book the museum and cruise in advance to avoid queues. Snacks are concentrated at Da Fulai and night markets; budget can be adjusted flexibly. Hope this guide helps you deeply experience the diverse charm of Tianjin! If you need any adjustments, feel free to let me know~