Tianjin is a city one hour away from Beijing by Express Railway Train. It is the largest coastal city in northern China.In terms of population, it is the forth largest city in China. Tianjin has two main urban areas which have totally different styles. Binhai, a newly-developed area has become a hub of advanced industry and financial center with 285 Fortune 500 companies that set up base here. It is a major seaport and gateway to Beijing for foreign countries.
The other important area is the old city located along the Hai River with Chinese traditional style derived from long term history. In the photo montage below, you can see old constructions, temples and streets. They are lots of tourists come from all over the world to explore the old trace of this historical developed city.
As one of earliest treaty port ratified by the Emperor of China in 1860, Tianjin was opened to Britain, France, Italy, Germany, etc. Tianjin was carved up by all these occupying powers. They established their own governed districts and built prisons, hospitals, churches, and schools. Today, many architectural reminders including buildings, streets, statues, etc.(see pictures below) left by these nations provide an exotic flavor to Tianjin.
Tianjin made me feel peaceful and comfortable when I was there. The interesting fusion of western and eastern culture can be found everywhere in Tianjin. It is such an exotic historical city where you can experience the old Chinese style as well as foreign mixed atmosphere. Trust me, you will absolutely love it!
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