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Sun Kissed Bucket List travel from Beijing to Tianjin by train and find a city with a mix of modern buildings and older architecture. They explore Hepinglu, ride a tram, see an Orthodox-style church, and try duck and taro. The Hai River is frozen during their visit, and they watch locals skating and fishing on the ice. Later, they explore an Italian-style town built around 1924, where snow karting becomes an unexpected activity. A 17-yuan bike rental, Alipay, and local fried dough are among the practical details they mention. Their visit shows Tianjin as a useful addition to a Beijing trip. Their route also includes an Apple Store, tram ride, church, local snack, and views from a tall city building, before they finish in the Italian-style town.
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Arriving in Tianjin and exploring the center
Sun Kissed Bucket List take a train from Beijing to Tianjin, a journey of about half an hour. They start in the Hepinglu area, where commercial streets combine modern development with older buildings. The travelers notice a large Starbucks decorated for Chinese New Year, ride a funicular for a view over the city, and see a large Apple Store. They also interact with local people and use Alipay to pay for bubble tea.
The couple explore High Street by tram, visiting an Orthodox-style church and sampling duck and taro. The food has a crispy outside and soft interior, and becomes one of their local tastes from the day. The city presents a different feel from Beijing, and the visitors observe friendly interactions and distinctive architecture as they move around.
Frozen river and Italian-style town
A visit to the Tianjin World Financial Center precedes the frozen Hai River, an unexpected highlight. The travelers watch locals ice skating and fishing on the frozen water, a scene they say they had only seen in movies. The river becomes a memorable winter stop during the trip.
They continue to the Italian-style town, built around 1924, with architecture reminiscent of Roman pavilions. Snow karting is a surprising activity there. The couple find a blend of European-inspired design and local attractions, then try fried dough before ending their day. Their route also includes exploring Hepinglu, the tram, church, and riverside. For a short visit, Tianjin can pair well with Beijing: the train ride is around half an hour, and activities range from shopping streets to winter river views. The video gives a personal snapshot of the city and its food, architecture, and recreational stops.
Their first impressions of Tianjin include a commercial district, large storefronts, and a tram ride that helps them reach the city's central activity. They visit Xianti Church and try a duck-and-taro snack, discussing its crisp shell and softer center. The Tianjin World Financial Center is another stop before they reach the Hai River. Seeing people skate and fish on the frozen river surprises the couple because it is a scene they associate with movies rather than their own travel.
They end in the Italian-style town, whose buildings date to around 1924 and recall Roman pavilions. Snow karting gives the place an activity the couple did not expect to find. They also taste fried dough and discuss how easy mobile payments make purchases. The short train connection from Beijing means Tianjin can fit into an itinerary without a long journey. Their account spans Hepinglu, shops, transit, food, the frozen river, and the Italian-style streets.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How long is the train ride from Beijing to Tianjin?
- A: The source says it takes about half an hour. The travelers present Tianjin as a convenient day trip or addition to a Beijing itinerary.
- Q: What did they see on the frozen Hai River?
- A: They watched local people ice skating and fishing on the frozen river. The scene surprised them and became a highlight of the winter visit.
- Q: What can visitors do in Tianjin's Italian-style town?
- A: The travelers explore its European-influenced buildings and try snow karting. The town was built around 1924 and its architecture is compared with Roman pavilions.
