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
Goubuli (Shandong Road flagship)
Erduoyan Zhaogao
Erduoyan Fried Rice Cake
Ancient Culture Street
Ancient Culture Street
Guifaxiang Shibajie Mahua
Guifaxiang Shibajie Mahua
Nans Food Street
Nanshi Food Street
Goubuli Shandong Road Total Score
Goubuli (Shandong Road flagship)
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
Erduoyan Fried Rice Cake
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
Ancient Culture Street
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
Guifaxiang Shibajie Mahua
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
Nanshi Food Street
An indoor food town housed in a castle-shaped building, featuring dozens of Tianjin specialty shops. Perfect for a rainy day itinerary.
