Tianjin has been a bustling commercial city in modern times; now, it has taken on a new outlook, with more elegant taste than before. The centuryold Heping Road Golden Street and Nanshi Food Street both emit typical Tianjin flavor; Tianjin Municipal Cultural Center, Tai’an Road British Style Tourist Area, Water Park and other modern urban leisure places all create a relaxed atmosphere in the modern city; Tianjin Museum and other museums record the history of Tianjin, and display the profound cultural heritage of Tianjin.
Tai’an Road British Style Tourist Area is located at the center of Tianjin city proper. It is at the focal point of modern finance, business, tourist, and modern service sector, as well as a historic and cultural block clarified in the overall development plan of Tianjin. With strong British atmosphere and perfect business functions, it has attracted many well-known brands in the world.
Heping Road Golden Street The 2,100m Golden Street is one of the ten most famous commercial streets in China. With Heping Road and Binjiang Road forming a golden cross, this area has become the most prosperous commercial zone in Tianjin. Along the golden street are western-style buildings, such as Quanye Bazaar, Huizhong Restaurant, Jiaotong Restaurant, and Guomin Restaurant, which have nearly 100 years’ history. On both sides of the street stand both old stores with time-honored Chinese brands and exclusive shops of international fashion. It is an ideal choice for tourism, leisure, entertainment, and shopping.
Ancient Culture Street Tourism & Business District is a state 5A tourist area. With Tianhou Temple as its center, it consists of the southern street and the northern street, with a total length of 680 meters. Its history can be traced back to 1404. The buildings imitate the styles of Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the shops on the street mostly sell in traditional Chinese stationery, jade, porcelain, etc. Each year, traditional temple fairs and Mazu Culture Tourism Festival are held here.
Local Food In Tianjin, there are numerous snacks with distinctive local flavor. Tianjin Cuisine is a unique cuisine in China, which has developed over hundreds of years. Restaurants with Tianjin characteristics can be found almost everywhere, the most famous ones being Goubuli Baozi, Zhengyangchun Roast Duck, and Hongqishun. In these restaurants, people not only can enjoy the delicious food, but also feel the distinctive culture of Tianjin.
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