[4K] Tianjin 2024 | A China megacity on the Haihe River, a museum of international architecture

Tianjin, a city that rose due to water transportation, has many historical buildings and romantic streets. Baroque, classical, and Gothic architecture, each exudes a unique charm. As one of China's four municipalities, Tianjin has a rare sense of relaxation. The four words "plain life" are my intuitive feeling about this city. Although it is summer, the evening wind blows across the Haihe River and brushes on my face, still with a hint of coolness. It is a good season to get to know this city. 💡 China's four municipalities: Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing 💡 Overview of Tianjin: As of October 2023, the total area is 11,966.45 square kilometers; as of the end of 2023, the permanent population is 13.64 million ✨ Introduction to major locations ✨ 🌹 Haihe River Scenic Line Haihe River runs across the urban area of ​​Tianjin, and its two banks are the most prosperous areas in the city. After dinner, stroll along the Haihe River, walk through the Jiefang Bridge, Haihe Cultural Square, and Jinwan Square, and experience the leisure time of Tianjin citizens. 🌃 Haihe Cultural Square: Adjacent to the Ancient Cultural Street, between the Lion Grove Bridge and the Jintang Bridge on the Haihe River, it is the main venue for the 600th anniversary celebration of Tianjin. 🌃 Jinwan Square: Facing Tianjin Station, it is located in the old French Concession and is a landmark area of ​​Tianjin Financial City. 🌹 Former Residences of Celebrities in the Republic of China During the Republic of China period, Tianjin's economic status cannot be underestimated, and many celebrities settled here. 🏡 Zhang Xueliang's Former Residence (Opening hours: 09:00-17:30; Tickets: RMB78.00/person): Located in the former French Concession, it is a Western-style building. Zhang Xueliang often lived here when he came to Tianjin in the 1920s and 1930s. 🏡 Zhang Ailing's Former Residence (has been converted into a cafe, and drinks are required for visiting): The entire courtyard of the old residence is not large, but the layout is very warm, retaining the appearance of the Republic of China period. Order a cup of coffee, sit on the small balcony on the second floor, and watch the cars coming and going on the street, and you can feel sad. 🌹 Italian Style Area The Italian Style Area is a square area covering an area of ​​28.45 hectares, with more than 100 well-preserved European buildings with a history of 100 years. 🌹 Dule Temple Dule Temple, also known as Dafo Temple, is one of the only three remaining Liao Dynasty temples in China. The other two are Fengguo Temple (Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province) and Huayan Temple (Datong City, Shanxi Province). The history of Dule Temple can be traced back to 636, and the existing mountain gate and Guanyin Pavilion were rebuilt in 984. 🌹 Minyuan Square Minyuan Square was formerly Minyuan Stadium, which was built in 1920 and has a strong European style. In 2014, the renovated Minyuan Square was opened to the public and became a good place for citizens to relax and tourists to check in. 🌹 China House museum (Opening hours: 09:00-19:00; Ticket price: RMB50.00/person) The China House is a French-style building built with ancient porcelain, known as the priceless "Chinese Ancient Porcelain Museum". 🌹 Churches in Tianjin Tianjin is one of the earliest open cities in modern China. It was leased by 9 countries and many churches were left behind. ⛪️ Xikai Church: Built by French missionaries in 1916, it is the largest Romanesque building in Tianjin and the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Tianjin (without a bishop). ⛪️ Anglican Church: Founded by the Anglican Church, it took 10 years to build the church and was officially completed in 1903. All the pastors of the church were British, and it was known as the "British Church in Tianjin". 🌹 Quanyechang Quanyechang was once the largest shopping mall in Tianjin and a symbol of Tianjin's business. 【Time List】 00:00:00 Wonderful moments 00:01:32 Haihe River Scenic Spots 00:41:15 Recalling the Past Celebrities of the Republic of China 01:02:59 Italian Style Area and Waltz under Bei‘an Bridge 01:17:17 Millennium Ancient Temple - Dule Temple 01:28:32 Centennial Citizen Square 01:38:58 China House Museum 01:52:34 Churches in Tianjin 02:01:48 Quanyechang Commercial Street 02:13:40 Tour Tianjin by car 02:24:52 Collection of International Architecture