2600 RMB for 4 days and 3 nights in Tianjin, all-inclusive for food, accommodation, and transportation, plus a stay at a five-star hotel

Who says going to Tianjin has to cost thousands? 4 days and 3 nights, all sorted for 2600 RMB! Eat at Gou Bu Li, stroll the Five Great Avenues, listen to crosstalk, ride the Ferris wheel, and I even scored you a five-star hotel! Don’t believe it? Follow me—this local insider’s guide will help you travel on a budget with a touch of luxury! Day 1: Arrival + Night Tour of Ancient Culture Street | Budget: 300 RMB Take the high-speed train to Tianjin Station (17 minutes from Beijing, ticket price 54.5 RMB; buy tickets early from other cities to save costs) Take a taxi from the station to the hotel—don’t rush to check in! First, head to Ancient Culture Street! Bustling during the day, quieter at night! Jianbing guozi 8 RMB, Erduoyan fried cake 6 RMB, Sutang tea from Chatangli 12 RMB—eat while you walk, full of local flavor! Niren Zhang clay figurines, Yangliuqing New Year paintings, perfect for photos! Back to the hotel by 9 PM to check in at my hidden gem—the Ritz-Carlton Tianjin for only 599 RMB a night! What? Five-star? Yes! Limited-time promotion on a certain platform, two nights average just over 600 RMB per person! (Don’t ask why it’s so cheap, act fast!) Day 2: Five Great Avenues + Italian Style Area + Haihe River Night View | Budget: 350 RMB Sleep in naturally, enjoy the hotel’s all-you-can-eat breakfast! Take a taxi to the Five Great Avenues, rent a shared bike for 15 RMB to tour around—Xiaobailou, Minyuan Square, celebrity residences, full of artistic vibes! At noon, head to the Italian Style Area, take photos at Marco Polo Square, have Italian ice cream for 25 RMB, then enjoy authentic Tianjin cuisine— Recommended “Jin Cuisine Collection”: Guotalaiji pork + Bazhen tofu, under 150 RMB for two! In the afternoon, visit the Tianjin Eye! Ferris wheel tickets 70 RMB per person, perfect timing at sunset for city and sunset views, your social media will explode with likes! Walk back to the Haihe Riverbank at night, when the lights come on, the whole river looks like the Milky Way has landed! Street performers sing by the bridge, spend 30 RMB on a small light decoration, full of romance! Day 3: Porcelain House + Binjiang Road + Crosstalk Night | Budget: 400 RMB Morning straight to Porcelain House! Tickets 50 RMB, the exterior is made entirely of broken porcelain pieces, both crazy and stunning! Next door is Zhang Xueliang’s former residence, stop by to experience the Republic of China era vibe. At noon, head to Binjiang Road pedestrian street, Tianjin’s version of “Nanjing Road”! Eat Gou Bu Li buns? Don’t waste money! Locals prefer “Ergu buns” or “Zhang’s Bun Shop,” 12 RMB per basket, thin skin and big filling! Then have a bowl of noodles with three fresh toppings and gravy, 15 RMB to fill you up! The highlight at night—listen to crosstalk at Deyun Club or Mingliu Teahouse! Tickets start at 80 RMB, laugh until your stomach hurts, ten times better than the cinema! (Book tickets in advance! The late show is the liveliest) Day 4: Binhai Library + Return Trip | Budget: 200 RMB Take it easy on the last day, take Metro Line 9 transfer to B1, head to Binhai New Area! Check out the internet-famous Binhai Library, “China’s most beautiful library,” the mountain of books design is breathtaking! Free admission! Nearby malls, have a milk tea for 20 RMB, buy some Erduoyan fried cakes as souvenirs (vacuum packed, 60 RMB for three boxes). Return trip in the afternoon, keep the high-speed train ticket under 200 RMB. --- Total Budget Breakdown: Transportation: 500 RMB (including city taxis + metro) Accommodation: 1200 RMB (two nights at a five-star hotel) Food: 500 RMB (125 RMB per day, eating very well) Tickets + Entertainment: 400 RMB (Ferris wheel + Porcelain House + crosstalk) Shopping + Miscellaneous: 200 RMB Total: 2580 RMB! Still 20 RMB left for taxi fare! Still not tempted after reading this? 2600 RMB covers food, accommodation, photos, laughs, and even a five-star hotel stay! Tianjin is truly underrated! Save this now, next weekend, bring your kids or besties, and go! Miss this deal, and you might end up spending 1000+ RMB more!