Tianjin Section 3 Culinary Journey — The City of Goubuli Baozi and Mahua
Goubuli Baozi, Erduyan Jia Gao, and Shibajia Mahua are known as the "Three Wonders of Tianjin." Since it takes only 30 minutes from Beijing by high-speed train, it is a popular destination for a day trip to enjoy the local cuisine. The Old Chinese Garden and Nanshi Food Street are connected by walking paths, so you can visit them all in the afternoon. Mahua has a long shelf life, making it a great choice to fill your suitcase with gifts.
Goubuli Shandong Road Total Score
거우부리 (狗不理 산둥루 총점)
Erduoyan Zhaogao
얼둬옌 자가오 (耳朵眼炸糕)
Ancient Culture Street
구문화가 (古文化街)
Guifaxiang Shibajie Mahua
구이파샹 십팔가 마화 (桂发祥十八街麻花)
Nans Food Street
난스식품가 (南市食品街)
Goubuli Shandong Road Total Score
거우부리 (狗不理 산둥루 총점)
The legend of baozi founded in 1858. Exquisite dumplings with 18 folds; although it is a tourist price, the main branch is worth a visit.
Erduoyan Zhaogao
얼둬옌 자가오 (耳朵眼炸糕)
A long-standing shop with over 100 years of history selling glutinous rice and red bean fried rice cakes. Freshly fried, they are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside; one is filling, making them perfect as a snack.
Ancient Culture Street
구문화가 (古文化街)
A tourist street recreating a Qing Dynasty street. Enjoy stinky tofu and tanghulu snacks, as well as view the Nirenjiang clay figures, all in one go.
Guifaxiang Shibajie Mahua
구이파샹 십팔가 마화 (桂发祥十八街麻花)
The original brand of the pretzel snack, Mahua. The Shibajia style, filled with nuts and red and blue silk, is the original.
Nans Food Street
난스식품가 (南市食品街)
An indoor food town housed in a castle-shaped building, featuring dozens of Tianjin specialty shops. Perfect for a rainy day itinerary.
