The Ancient Cultural Street
Has a lot of souvenirs and trinkets, but you must know or learn how to bargain. A small silk handbag is worth ¥12-20; a set of 4-6 chopstick sets is worth about ¥50-60 in Beijing and about ¥35-45 in Tianjin; large dolls are worth about ¥80-120 depending on how excited you seem to the seller.
Ceramic Figurines
Tianjin is famous for its high quality ceramics. These are a great souvenir to take home.
Tea
Buy from the best at the many authentic Chinese tea houses in Tianjin.
Shenyang Dao Antique Market
Biggest antiques market in China, this is a place that is a must see on any travelers list. Shenyang Dao Antique Market is filled with all kinds of shops selling porcelain items, paintings, gold, silver, copper, jade, etc.