Tianjin Shopping

Tianjin Shopping Guide provides you the detailed information about Tianjin local specialties, featured shopping areas, What and Where to Buy in Tianjin, Tianjin Local Products, Souvenirs, Shopping Districts, Streets and Malls. Tianjin has both modern shopping malls and distinctive traditional stores, both of which will fulfill your desire.

What to Shop in Tianjin

Snacks in Tianjin

Shawo Radish(沙窝萝卜‍)

“Shawo Radish with hot tea, keep the doctors away.”, “Radish for winter and ginger for summer, keep you healthy forever.” From these doggerels, we can see magical effects of Shawo Radish spread by Tianjin people living in the downstream area of Yellow River. “Shawo Radish with hot tea, keep the doctors away.”, “Radish for winter and ginger for summer, keep you healthy forever.” From these doggerels, we can see magical effects of Shawo Radish spread by Tianjin people living in the downstream area of Yellow River.

Xiaobao Chestnut(小宝栗子‍)

Xiaobao Chestnut is a famous chestnuts brand in Tianjin, China. They use sugar to fry the chestnuts. It’s a traditional snack and really delicious.

Guishunzhai Cakes and Pastries(桂顺斋糕点‍)

Guishunzhai Cakes and Pastries are the old-fashioned pastry in Tianjin. The pastries are traditional white-skinned snacks. The skin is thick and stuffy, and the taste is varied. It is crispy, delicious, sweet and not greasy. It is suitable for the taste of the elderly.

Bengdou Zhang(崩豆张‍)

Bengdou Zhang excels in making multi-flavor-coated legume snacks, one of Tianjin's unique foods. The chain of stores dates back 200 years. The snack's inventor, Zhang Decai, used to be a cook who made imperial dishes during the Qing Dynasty. In the stores, you can find nuts, peas, beans and seeds of lotus, melon, pumpkin and sunflowers coated in innumerable ways and flavors.

Nutlet Zhang(果仁张)

Netlet Zhang, an over 160 years old time-honored brand, is one of the local specialties of Tianjin. Wide varieties include amber (sugar coated) peanut, amber walnut meat, marble peanut, plain peanut, milky sunflower seed and spiced pinenut, etc. Netlet Zhang was named after Zhang Huishan, the father of late Zhang Yifeng, former chairman of Tianjin Nutlet Zhang LLC. Zhang Huishan from Beijing used to live on selling fried food like gluten and finally became famous for his fried nutlets. According to traditional theory, products of Nutlet Zhang should cover 24 different styles and colors like amber or beige in 24 solar items. Over 170 years ago, originator Zhang Mingchun and the second generation Zhang Weishun served as cooks in the imperial kitchen of Qing Dynasty, specializing in various kinds of fried snacks; Emperor Tongzhi and Empress Dowager Cixi loved their snacks and honored them as imperial snack.

Sugar Zhang(皮糖张‍)

Sugar Zhang, made by skillfully blowing hot, melted malt sugar into shapes, date back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Figures include three-dimensional animals, plants and humans. Another type of sugar art makes what look to be large, delicate lollipops by pouring melted sugar on a flat surface before the sweet, sticky goodness cools. Sweet and intricate, sugar figurines have long been a favorite among Chinese children.

18th Street Fried Dough Twists(十八街麻花)

Mahua is a Chinese dough twist that is fried in peanut oil. It has a shiny and golden look and tastes delicious and crispy. The "18th street fried dough twist" from Tianjin is the most famous brand and was named a China time-honored brand in 1996.

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Arts and Crafts in Tianjin

Clay Figurine Zhang (泥人张‍)

Clay figurine painting reached its artistic peak in the hands of artist Zhang Mingshan. In Tainjin, Clay Figurine Zhang refers to Zhang, the collection of his works, and the style he founded. Zhang drew inspiration from all aspects of life and produced highly vivid, colored clay figurines that made him famous during the Qing Dynasty. Several generations of artists later, Zhang figurines are still widely beloved in Tianjin.

Yangliuqing New Year Paintings(杨柳青年画‍)

Yangliuqing New Year paintings, named after their place of origin in the suburbs of Tianjin, are made using a method of wooden print making. Alongside Taohuawu New Year paintings in Suzhou, they are the most famous type of New Year paintings. Using sharp lines and bright colors they convey the happy atmosphere of a Chinese New Year.

Kite Wei(风筝魏)

Kites made in Tianjin are known across China as Wei Kites because of famous Tianjin kite artist Wei Yuantai. Wei developed a keen interest in making kites when he was young. He studied various birds and insects — their flying patterns, movements, and anatomies — and applied it to his craft. Wei Kites are also foldable. Wei’s grandson inherited the craft and continues making kites today.

Brick Carving Liu(刻砖刘)

During the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty (1821–1850), Tianjin brick carving developed into an art in its own right, separate from architecture. Mountains, rivers,  animals and people are just some of the common motifs.

Paper Carving(剪纸)

Paper carving differs from Chinese paper cutting by utilizing carving knives instead of scissors. Every year as the Spring Festival approaches, handmade paper carvings become all the rage at the market. People hang them on walls or windows as decorations.

Tianjin Carpet(天津地毯)

Tianjin carpet industry originated in the late Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 100 years. It has long been one of Tianjin's important export commodities and has won awards at home and abroad, making it a certain reputation in the international market.

Drinks in Tianjin

Tianjin Baijiu(津酒)

On the table of the Chinese New Year, it is indispensable that it is baijiu. The alcohol culture plays an important role in the history and culture of Tianjin. And Tianjin Baijiu is the first among Tianjin wine brands!

Wujiapi Wine(五加皮酒)

Wujiapi wine, also known as “Yuzhong and Wujipi wine” and “Yandongguan Wujiapi wine”, is one of the famous Tianjin famous wines with a long history. As early as the end of the 19th century, at the Singapore International Commodities Fair, it won the gold medal, and it is famous in the world. 

Dynasty Wine(王朝葡萄酒)

French wine was the first foreign wine imported into China. In 1980, at the beginning of Chinese economic reform, Rémy Martin ventured into China to set up the first joint-venture enterprise in Tianjin: the Dynasty (Wang Chao, 王朝) Wine Ltd., which was also the second joint-venture enterprise in China. Over the years, the company developed over 90 brands of alcoholic beverages, and its products won numerous awards both domestically and abroad.

Zhengxingde Tea(正兴德)

With almost 300 years of history under its belt, Zhengxingde Tea House is as famous for its heritage as its tea. The shop was originally opened in 1739 by a member of the Hui community who wanted to ensure the same quality assurance and halal standards for tea typically applied to food. Today – like in all high-end teashops – you may find yourself out of your depth unless you know a thing or two about tea. Sourced from Fujian province, Zhengxingde’s tea is prepared on-site in a special environment that ensures purity and adherence to halal principles.

Clothes in Tianjin

Laomeihua(老美华)

Dong Jianshe, 57, remembers how his grandmother's face would light up when he was a young child and his father bought home a new pair of shoes for her. Laomeihua became well-known for making and selling shoes designed for Chinese women of Dong's grandmother's generation, who were forced to have their feet bound as children so they became what was known as three-inch golden lotuses, which was considered beautiful in feudal times.

Shengxifu(盛锡福)

Opening its first store in 1911, Shengxifu Hat Shop is a highly popular landmark in Tianjin. Informally known as the King of Hat Industry, the store is known for the wide variety of hats it sells. The ancient hat store proudly boasts fine materials, impeccable craftsmanship and high quality products. They have any and every kind of hat you are looking for, whether made from fur, felt or knit material. They also make custom hats.

Where to Shop in Tianjin

Most Popular Shopping Centers in Tianjin

Tianjin's popular shopping centers are mainly concentrated in Heping District and Hexi District. In addition to Binjiang Avenue, there are also many large shopping malls that can meet your shopping needs. There are also many preferential activities during the holidays.

  • Quanyechang Shopping Mall(Heping Road)(劝业场商场(和平路店))
    Add: No. 290 Heping Road, Heping District, Tianjin City(天津市和平区和平路290号)
    Tel: 022-27303771
  • Tianjin Joy City(天津大悦城)
    Add: No. 2-6 Nanmenwai Street, Nankai District, Tianjin City(天津市南开区南门外大街2-6号)
    Tel: 022-58618888
  • Hisense Plaza(海信广场)
    Add: No. 188 Jiefang North Road, Heping District, Tianjin City(天津市和平区解放北路188号)
    Tel: 022-23198688
  • Galaxy Mall(银河国际购物中心)
    Add: Interjection of Hexi Leyuan Avenue and Yuexiu Road, Hexi District, Tianjin City(天津市河西区河西乐园道与越秀路路口)
    Tel: 022-83889562

Most Economical Shopping Places

In addition to the popular business district of Binjiang Road in Heping District, there are also quite a few affordable shopping spots, such as Gulou Commercial Street, Guyi Street, and even the foreign goods market in Tanggu, etc.

  • Gulou Mall(鼓楼商业街)
    Add: Nankai District, Tianjin City(天津市南开区)
    Tel: 022-81836138
  • Tanggu Foreign Goods Market(塘沽洋货市场)
    Add: Fushun Avenue, Tanggu District, Tianjin City(天津市塘沽区抚顺道)
    Tel: 022-25880564
  • Tianjin Great Alley Commercial District(天津大胡同商业区)
    Add: Hebei Street, Hongqiao District, Tianjin City(Near Ancient Culture Street)(天津市红桥区河北大街(近古文化街))
    Tel:/
  • Balitai New Culture Square(八里台新文化广场)
    Add: No. 109 Weijin South Road, Nankai District, Tianjin(天津南开区卫津南路109号)
    Tel: 022-23513366

Recommend time-honored Local Products Shops

There are many snacks and gadgets in Tianjin Weili, which is the most proud business card in Tianjin. Before bidding farewell to the city, you can visit the following stores, buy a few cute clay figurines to send friends, choose a Yangliuqing New Year Painting to dress up your own home, or bring a box of authentic 18th Street fried dough twists to relatives and friends.

  • Ni Ren Zhang(Ancient Culture Street)(泥人张(古文化街店))
    Add: No. 11 Gongbei, Gulou Ancient Culture Street, Nankai District, Tianjin City(天津市南开区鼓楼古文化街宫北11号)
    Tel: 022-27359995
  • Guifaxiang 18th Street Fried Dough Twists(Ancient Culture Street)(桂发祥十八街麻花(古文化街店))
    Add: No. 117 Gongnan West Street of Ancient Culture Street, Nankai District, Tianjin City(天津市南开区古文化街宫南西街117号)
    Tel: 022-27275198
  • Bengdou Zhang(Nanshi)(崩豆张(南市店))
    Add: No. 12 of Floor 1, Area II of Nanshi Food Street, Rongye Street, Heping District, Tianjin City(天津市和平区荣业大街南市食品街二区一层12号)
    Tel: 022-27275179; 022-27334232
  • Yangliuqing New Year's Painting Workshop(杨柳青画店)
    Add: No. 19 Gongqian Square, Tianjin Ancient Culture Street, Heping District, Tianjin City(天津市和平区天津古文化街宫前广场19号)
    Tel: 022-27275191; 022-27352118
  • Nutlets Zhang(Ancient Culture Street)(果仁张(古文化街店))
    Add: No. 12 Ancient Culture Street, Nankai District, Tianjin City(天津市南开区古文化街12号)
    Tel: 022-27270198

Famous Food Streets in Tianjin

Nanshi Food Street(南市食品街）

Add: Southwest corner of the Junction of Shenyi Street and Rongye Street, Heping District, Tianjin City(天津市和平区慎益大街与荣业大街交汇处西南角)
Nanshi Food Street is located in Nanshi, the busiest section of the city's downtown area of Tianjin, China. It is a national, classic and palatial architectural complex. Nanshi Food Street looks like an ancient walled city enclosed by a circle of neat three-story buildings. There is a crossroad in the "city," and at the center of the crossroad is a musical fountain. The entire structure is covered with a glass roof. Even not tasting anything, one could be attracted by the buildings itself, which carry a kind of classical ethnic beauty. The green glazed roof tile, colored vivid pattern compel the admiration.

Zhongshan Food Street(中山美食街)

Zhongshan Food Street is located in Zhongshan Road, Hebei District, with convenient transportation. The shape of Zhongshan Food Street is relatively simple. At Zhongshan Food Street, you can feel relaxed, soothing and comfortable unlike the outside world. The taste of food at Zhongshan Food Street is also excellent, sweet but not greasy. Zhongshan Food Street has many regular customers. It is a good place for people to relax and relax.

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street(天津古文化街)

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street is located in the northeast corner of Nankai District. It is a national 5A level scenic spot. Tianjin Ancient Culture Street is committed to creating “Chinese flavor, Tianjin flavor, cultural flavor and ancient flavor”. The shops of Tianjin Ancient Culture Street also follow the Tianjin brand, create the concept of Tianjin flavor. There are nearly 100 old shops in the ancient culture street, which is the concentrated place of the old-fashioned shops in Tianjin. Tianjin's Goubuli Baozi, Tianjin Mahua, etc. are sold in Tianjin Ancient Culture Street.

Northwest Corner Hui People Snack Street(西北角回民风味小吃街)

The northwest corner Hui people snack street is located in the northwest corner of Hongqiao District. It is the largest Hui community in Tianjin. There are various shops and snacks on both sides of the street. The environment is clean and beautiful, the snacks are numerous. In front of the snack shops, there are long team who wait for buying the snack.

Five Great Avenues Food Street(五大道美食街)

Five Great Avenues is a truly unique cityscape in Tianjin City, together with over 230 buildings of all kinds from the architecture of Britain, France, Italy, Germany and Spain, etc. there are a lot of styled restaurants around this area. From western food, Tai food, to Guangdong cuisine and Tibetan cuisine, here offer a variety of special cuisine for you to choose from.

Most Popular Shopping Streets

  • Binjiang Avenue Shopping Street(滨江道商业街)
    Add: Zhang Zizhong Road-Nanjing Road, Binjiang Avenue, Tianjin City(天津市滨江道张自忠路至南京路)
    Tel:/
  • Heping Road Commercial Pedestrian Street(和平路商业步行街)
    Add: Heping Road Commercial Street, Heping District, Tianjin City(天津市和平区和平路商业街)
    Tel: /

  • Xiaobailou 1902 European Style Street(小白楼1902欧式风情街)
    Add: Xiaobailou Commercial District, Kaifeng Avenue, Heping District, Tianjin City(天津市和平区开封道小白楼商业区)
    Tel:/

  • Xinyijie Pedestrian Street(新意街步行街)
    Add: No. 47 Ziyou Avenue, Hebei District, Tianjin City(天津市河北区自由道47号)
    Tel:/
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