Private Day Trip to Tianjin by Bullet Train
About this activity
Highlights
- Experience high-speed bullet train travel
- Explore Tianjin's ancient culture and modern architecture
- Visit the iconic Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel
- Stroll through the historic Ancient Culture Street
- Enjoy panoramic city views from the Tianjin Eye
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip bullet train tickets from Beijing to Tianjin
- Private guided tour of Tianjin's top attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: You can choose to depart at any time from 8am to 9:30am – your private guide will collect you from your hotel for the short journey to Beijing South Railway Station. Traveling by bullet train, it takes around half an hour to reach Tianjin – even though it's 85 miles (137 kilometers) from Beijing.
On arrival, you'll transfer to a suitable vehicle: a coach, minivan, or car with private driver, or, for groups of three or less, a taxi. Your first stop is Porcelain House, a 1920s French-style colonial villa covered in thousands of pieces of ancient porcelain. Besides the startling exterior, the 5,000-square-yard (4,200-square-meter) interior is home to a museum of porcelain and antiques, including spectacular marble carvings, crystal, and semi-precious gems from the collection of the owner, Zhang Lianzhi.
Next, discover more of Tianjin's international past with a visit to Five Great Avenues (Wudadao), an area that's home to over 2,000 garden-style villas built by occupying powers during the 1920s and 1930s. You might wish to take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the area (own expense) to capture the architectural splendor at its best. Your guide will introduce you to Tianjin's cuisine over lunch in a local restaurant: as befits China's fourth largest city, Tianjin food is famous across China.
After lunch, visit a landmark of modern-day Tianjin: the Tianjin Eye. This 394-foot (120-meter) ferris wheel is built over the Yongle Bridge: it's officially the first and only observation wheel to be built above a bridge. Each of the 64 passenger capsules can carry 8 passengers, giving a maximum capacity of 768 passengers per hour, and takes 30 minutes to complete a rotation. Enjoy spectacular views stretching as much as 25 miles (40 kilometers) into the distance from its highest point.
Your last stop will be Tianjin's Ancient Culture Street, the city's number one shopping destination for traditional Chinese goods. Besides the Tianhou Temple and shoe museum, there are almost 100 stores, selling wares from embroidery and calligraphy to tea sets, seals, and figurines, as well as Tianjin specialties. From here, you'll return to Tianjin Railway Station and board your bullet train back to Beijing. Your guide will transfer you back to your hotel, arriving between 4pm and 5:30pm.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible; please consider your mobility needs.
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring Tianjin's attractions.
- Bring a valid passport for train travel and identification purposes.
- Carry a power bank to keep your devices charged during the day.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, date of birth and country is required at time of booking for all participants to get your train ticket in advance
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Traveler reviews
Awesome day trip to Tianjin with Sally. Sally was punctual, friendly. She kept us informed and entertained all day.
Enjoyed day trip on bulleit train with Sally. She spoke good English, friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. Patience and forming connections was her plus points. It was day well worth. Definitely would recommend her to anyone thinking of visiting Tianjin.
Wonderful day trip to Tianjin
⸻ We are extremely pleased we did this day trip. The guide was able to showcase the city to us, and the thoughtful planning made the experience both enjoyable and memorable. The itinerary involved quite a bit of walking, which requires a good level of fitness. It was assumed we were up for it, and thankfully we were able to complete the journey and spend hours exploring. The guide’s extensive knowledge was impressive — that we were shared fascinating historical insights and architectural details that we greatly appreciated. We also enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant. The recommended dishes were absolutely delicious. By the time we left at 7pm, the light show on the buildings along the river also started. The fast speed train is also another enjoyable experience.
Relaxing and enjoyable side trip away from Beijing
Excellent guide and service. Maggie is professional, very calm and accommodating. Knows her subject and is knowledgeable. Plans ahead and is proactive Highly recommended
Great day trip
My tour guide Maggie and I had a great trip to Tianjin on the bullet train. Always wanted to try the train. We saw many areas of the city, the ceramic house, Tianjin Eye of Tianjin Ferris wheel, a great lunch and great conversation. Thanks Maggie for making my trip so memorable.
Excellent Tianjin & Beijing Tour!
I visited China in September 2024. We visited Beijing and Tianjin through a tour guide Maggie. The tour went excellent as Maggie was knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated to her job. She showed us all the tourist places nicely with all information. I highly recommend people to take her tour service. 💯 Satisfied.