Hedong Travel Guide
Tianjin
Popular places to visit
Tianjin Eye
Get an elevated perspective of Tianjin from a ride to the top of this iconic city landmark atop a bridge.
Ancient Culture Street
Sample local dishes, admire recreated traditional architecture and see shoes from nearly every era of Chinese history as you explore this popular street.
Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street
During your trip to Tianjin, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Drum Tower
See the views from the top of this grand building, known for its elegant replications of architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Wanghailou Church
Venture inside one of Tianjin’s first Christian buildings, which has become a symbol of resilience after having been destroyed on three separate occasions.
Haihe Cultural Square
Explore the great outdoors at Haihe Cultural Square, a lovely green space in Tianjin. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
One day tour to downtown Tianjin from Beijing by high speed train
Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port
Tianjin Shore Excursion: Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English Speaking Driver
Private Tianjin Shore Excursion to Badaling Great Wall with Beijing Dorp-off Option
Tianjin Port to Beijing Private 2-Day Tour Include Mutianyu Great Wall
Top hotels in Hedong
Shangri-La Tianjin
Clean and exactly what you’d expect from a Shangri-La hotel. Room was very nice and very well designed. Gym was fantastic with barbell and every weight/ machine you could ever need. Breakfast buffet was amazing with excellent service. Blown away by the hotel. 10/10. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Tianjin East
Very friendly staff and a convenient location (just 13 minutes from the airport). The room was very spacious with a great view. I would love to stay here again!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel(Tianjin Ancient Culture Street & The Five Avenues）
This hotel is very close to Subway line 3 station (exit C), less than 5 minutes. Also very close to the shopping street (Bin Jiang Dao) and the river cruise dock. Hotel is new and clean and modern looking. Staff friendly and they also provide drinks and snacks for free. Will stay here again. Highly ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Tianjin Jiefang Bridge
I had an excellent stay at this hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, always willing to help with a smile. The room was clean.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Ibis Hotel Tianjin Railway Station North Square
Radisson Tianjin
Room was vey nice and updated. Buffet was outstanding!Would come again and recommend to other visitors..
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2019
Other neighbourhoods around Hedong
Tianjin City Center
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Tianjin City Center. Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Jinwan'guangchang Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Wu Da Dao
Well liked for its bars and monuments, Wu Da Dao is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street and Former Residence of Gu Weijun, and jump on the metro at Xiaobailou Station to get around the city.
Heping
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Heping. Binjiang Shopping Mall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yingkoudao Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Italian Concession
Museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Italian Concession. A stop by Former Residence of Liang Qichao is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Hexi Qu
Hexi Qu is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Tianjin area, you might plan a trip to Beining Park or Ancient Culture Street.
Hexi
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Hexi. Tianjin Radio and Television Tower and Tianjin Youth Activity Center are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leyuandao Station or Southwest Tower Subway Station to get around the larger area.
