Hexi Travel Guide
Tianjin
Popular places to visit
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.
Tianjin Eye
Get an elevated perspective of Tianjin from a ride to the top of this iconic city landmark atop a bridge.
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.
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.
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.
Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center
Learn about the events happening in Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center during your trip to Tianjin. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.
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 Hexi
Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel
Crowne Plaza Tianjin Meijiangnan by IHG
"Room is big compared to other hotels in Tianjin. Perfect location with Starbucks, KFC, Burger King all within walking distance."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tianjin Five Great Avenues
"I came down to Tianjin for two days unexpectedly from Beijing. The rooms were very reasonably priced, quiet, and clean. The staff were great, but make sure you have a translator as I Tianjin gets many English speaking visitors. The gym was surprisingly fantastic."
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Lakeview, Tianjin Marriott Executive Apartments
CM Serviced Apartment Tianjin
"The position is good for us. We're a big family, the washing machine is very important, also the cooking facilities. Staff are very friendly and helpful. There's a coffee shop in the lobby, petty good coffee."
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2024
Mingyangxuan Fashion Hotel (Tianjin Tucheng Subway Station)
Where to stay in Hexi
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.
Dongli
Dongli is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Binhaiguojijichang Station or Minhangdaxue Station to explore sights like Happy Valley Tianjin.
Heping
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Heping. Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yingkoudao Station or Hepinglu Station to see more of the city.
Binhai
Binhai is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Haihe Bund Park and TEDA Football Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Taihulu Station or Shiminguangchang Station to get around.
Nankai
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nankai. Tianjin Water Park and Drum Tower are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Tiantuo Station or Yizhongxinyiyuan Station to get around the larger area.
