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.
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
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
1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port
Top hotels in Hexi
Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel
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Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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
Crowne Plaza Tianjin Meijiangnan by IHG
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Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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)
Other neighbourhoods around Hexi
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 Xiao Bai Lou Commercial Area, and jump on the metro at Xiaobailou Station to get around the city.
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.
Hedong
The parks and riverfront are just a few things visitors like about Hedong. Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street and Binjiang Shopping Mall are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Chenglindao Station or Shiyijing Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
Xiyingmen
When in Xiyingmen, you can plan a visit to Tianjin Water Park and Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
