Mid-Range Travel Guide: Tianjin

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

Private rooms in 3-star hotels, business hotels, boutique guesthouses with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Local restaurants, hotel breakfast, mix of street food and sit-down dining

Transportation

$8-25 per day

Mix of public transport and taxis, occasional ride-sharing, airport transfers

Activities

$25-60 per day

Paid attractions, guided tours, cultural sites, entertainment venues

Eat at local markets and street stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use the subway and bus system instead of taxis for transportation (saves 70-85% on transport costs)

Book accommodation in business districts rather than tourist areas (generally 20-40% lower rates)

Visit temples and parks during regular hours to avoid special tour fees (can save $10-30 per site)

Shop at local supermarkets for snacks and drinks instead of hotel convenience stores (typically 50-70% savings)

Take advantage of free walking areas like the Haihe River waterfront instead of paid scenic areas

Use mobile payment apps for better exchange rates than currency exchange counters (saves 2-5% on all purchases)

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using excellent public transportation (can triple your transport costs)

Eating only at hotels and tourist-focused restaurants (typically 100-200% markup over local options)

Not checking if attractions offer combination tickets or city passes (individual entries usually 30-50% more expensive)

Booking accommodation at the last minute during business conference seasons (can increase rates by 80-150%)

Converting money at airports or hotels instead of banks or ATMs (typically 5-10% worse exchange rates)