Tianjin Travel: Is This Overlooked Chinese City the Best Place to Live?

We’re Moving to China — And Everyone Thinks We’re Crazy!

Destination:ChinaCity:TianjinPopulation:13.8 million
We’re Moving to China — And Everyone Thinks We’re Crazy!
On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD2025-10-2934 min

Everyone ignores this city in China — but after spending some time here, we’re starting to wonder if it might actually be the best place to live.

While most people only think of Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou, we decided to explore somewhere completely different: Tianjin, a massive modern city that few foreigners ever talk about.

We’re seriously considering making this our new home in China. Could this be the move that changes everything?

September 2025 | Vlog 550 | Tianjin, China

13/34 Province

When we finally started our adventure

--- On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD
October 29, 2025, Autumn in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:22Welcome to Tianjin
  2. 1:19Metro exploration
  3. 2:25Using Alipay for metro
  4. 4:06Affordability and location
  5. 4:46Importance of food
  6. 6:45Bing Jiang walking street
  7. 9:40Famous Tianjin food
  8. 14:09Colonial architecture
  9. 15:15Riverside 66 mall
  10. 17:22Irish pub experience
  11. 21:27European feel of the city
  12. 23:13Clock roundabout landmark
  13. 24:45Hotel check-in drama
  14. 26:03Morning coffee run
  15. 28:34Apartment hunting
  16. 31:34Hotel check-out and new plans
  17. 32:34Planning Beijing visit

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We’re Moving to China — And Everyone Thinks We’re Crazy!

Embark on a journey to Tianjin, a Chinese metropolis often overlooked in favor of Beijing or Shanghai. This video explores the surprising appeal of Tianjin as a potential new home, challenging conventional perceptions of China travel. Discover the allure of this modern city and consider its possibilities for a life-changing move. Join the Dridgers as they uncover hidden gems and unique experiences in this captivating destination.

Tianjin Travel: Is This Overlooked Chinese City the Best Place to Live?

Everyone ignores this city in China — but after spending some time here, we’re starting to wonder if it might actually be the best place to live. While most people only think of Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou, we decided to explore somewhere completely different: Tianjin, a massive modern city that...

Attractions in this video: Bing Jiang Walking Street, Riverside 66 Mall, Clock Roundabout