Tianjin Shore Excursion: Five Great Avenue & Porcelain House

Four centuries of architecture and craft in a single afternoon

A private shore excursion in Tianjin with a professional English or Chinese-speaking guide covers the Porcelain House, Five Great Avenues, Ancient Culture Street and the Former Residence of Puyi. Port pickup at 8:30am, private vehicle transport, lunch and all entrance fees are included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and returns you to the port in time for ship departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tianjin's top attractions

• Meet tour guide at Tianjin Port
• Drive to Five Great Avenues
• Visit Five Great Avenues buildings
• Explore Ancient Cultural Street
• Enjoy Tianjin style lunch
• Tour Porcelain House museum
• Visit Former Residence of Puyi
• Return to Tianjin Port

The experience

You have a port day in Tianjin and want to see the city without arranging transport or worrying about timing. Your guide meets you at baggage claim around 8:30am, then drives you downtown in a private air-conditioned vehicle. About an hour from the port. The route takes you through the Five Great Avenues first, a district of over 230 buildings built a century ago in British, French, Italian, German and Spanish styles, a legacy of the late Qing Dynasty that locals call the World Building Exhibition.

From there you walk through Ancient Culture Street, a AAAAA-rated scenic area where you can browse folk crafts and sample local Tianjin snacks before lunch. The meal itself is Tianjin-style cuisine, included in the price. Afterward you visit the Porcelain House, also known as China House: a contemporary museum where the entire exterior is decorated with colorful chinaware cemented onto the walls, windows, doors, pillars and eaves. Your last stop is Jingyuan, the Former Residence of Puyi, the last emperor of China, who lived there from 1929 to 1931 with his empress and consorts. The guide walks you through the history and rooms before returning you to the port.

Bottled water is provided throughout the day. If you have dietary requirements (vegetarian, allergies, or other preferences), let the operator know at booking so they can arrange your lunch accordingly.

What’s included

• Professional tour guide in English or Chinese.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• entrance fees to all four attractions.
• Tianjin-style lunch.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• port pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Beijing Tour Guide

Is this one for you?Choose this if your ship docks in Tianjin and you need to return by a set time: the private vehicle and guide handle the route, so you move together without splitting up or waiting for stragglers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Porcelain House and why is it worth seeing?

The Porcelain House, also called China House, is a contemporary museum of pottery and antiques where the entire building exterior is decorated with colorful chinaware. The windows, doors, pillars, eaves and roofs are all exquisitely decorated with different pieces of pottery, making it visually distinctive and a showcase of traditional craft.

How long is the drive from Tianjin Port to downtown where the tour starts?

The drive from Tianjin Port to downtown Tianjin takes about one hour in the private vehicle. Your guide meets you at the port around 8:30am after you clear baggage claim.

What can I do at Ancient Culture Street?

Ancient Culture Street is a AAAAA-rated scenic area where you can browse and purchase various folk crafts and taste delicious local Tianjin snacks. It is classified as a top-tier scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration.

Is lunch included, and can I request vegetarian food?

Yes, lunch is included and it is Tianjin-style cuisine. Vegetarian options are available. Just advise the operator of your dietary requirements when you book so they can arrange your meal accordingly.

What is Jingyuan and who lived there?

Jingyuan is the Former Residence of Puyi, the last emperor of China. It originally served as the residence of a diplomat from the Beiyang Government, and from 1929 to 1931 it was home to Puyi, his empress Wanrong and his consorts. Visiting gives you insight into the history and daily life of China's final imperial ruler.

What happens after the tour ends?

After visiting Jingyuan, your guide transfers you back to Tianjin Port so you can return to your ship. The entire excursion runs 7 to 8 hours from your 8:30am pickup.