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The 12 Best Day Trips from Tianjin

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Tianjin, China, led by Beijing, Tangshan, Langfang. The closest is Yangliuqing, about 25 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Tianjin at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Beijing108 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Tangshan103 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Langfang58 km NW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Tanggu43 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Cangzhou97 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Hangu54 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
Mentougou128 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Shunyi118 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Renqiu105 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Tangjiazhuang128 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Yangliuqing15 km W25 minHalf-day trip
Xianshuigu25 km SE40 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Tianjin

  1. 1

    Beijing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Tianjin3 hr 20 min round trip

    What travelers see in Beijing

    • Tiananmen Square - Explore the world’s largest public square, rich in history and culture, bordered by the majestic Tiananmen Gate and the National Museum of China.
    • Forbidden City - Step back in time at this sprawling imperial palace complex, showcasing stunning architecture and centuries-old artifacts from China's imperial past.
    • Jingshan Park - Enjoy panoramic views of the Forbidden City and Beijing from this beautiful park, famous for its serene surroundings and cherry blossoms in spring.

    Also nearby: Tongzhou, Fangshan, Liangxiang.

    5 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Beijing
  2. 2

    Tangshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Tianjin3 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Langfang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-west of Tianjin2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 只有红楼梦·戏剧幻城.

  4. 4

    Tanggu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km east of Tianjin1 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Cangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south of Tianjin3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Hangu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km east of Tianjin2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Mentougou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Tianjin4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Shunyi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Tianjin3 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Renqiu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-west of Tianjin3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Tangjiazhuang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-east of Tianjin4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Yangliuqing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km west of Tianjin50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Xianshuigu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-east of Tianjin1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tianjin to Beijing

A realistic pace for Beijing, 108 km from Tianjin. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Tianjin
  2. 09:10Arrive in Beijing (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Tiananmen Square
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Forbidden City
  6. 14:25Jingshan Park
  7. 15:55Head back to Tianjin
  8. 17:35Home in Tianjin

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tianjin?
The best day trips from Tianjin are Beijing, Tangshan, Langfang, Tanggu, Cangzhou. The closest is Yangliuqing, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tianjin?
Yangliuqing is the closest, 15 km west of Tianjin, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tianjin?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Tianjin: Yangliuqing (25 min), Xianshuigu (40 min), Tanggu (50 min), Hangu (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Tianjin for a day out?
Beijing is the largest city in day-trip range, 108 km north-west of Tianjin and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tianjin?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tangjiazhuang at 128 km, around 2 hr by car.

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