Post by Grace on Aug 28, 2013 4:57:53 GMT -5
Tianjin is 85 miles southeast of Beijing (most-visited and popular for last minute China travel deals). Tianjin is one of the four municipal cities under the direct jurisdiction of the Chinese central government and is the largest industrial city and port in northern China. Historical changes in past 600 years have made Tianjin a unique place, mingling both ancient and the modern Chinese and Western styles.
Tianjin is well situated for travel by land, sea or air and has become an international tourist destination and a base in northern China for chartered tourist planes. For travelers interested in commerce, study or tours centered on such things as preventative medicine or folk customs, Tianjin has many advantages. In addition, it now only takes an hour to travel by car from Tianjin (an optional destination for popular China tours) to Beijing on the new Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway.
Ancient Cultural Street
Ancient Cultural Street is located in the northeast corner of the old city area and is the birthplace of Tianjin. So the street is the must-visited for your best tours of China. It caters to people interested in antiques and local culture. The street is a recreation of an ancient Chinese city¡¯s street.
Guangdong Guild Hall
This quadrilateral guildhall is in the center of the old city area. It was built in 1907 and its wooden stage is a unique piece of architecture.
Dule Monastery
Built in the county town of Jixian during the Tang Dynasty, Dule Monastery is the oldest standing wooden structure in China. It houses the 52-foot tall clay statue of Guanyin, the largest Buddhist sculpture in the country.
Other Attractions
Dagu Fort, Tianjin Broadcasting and Television Tower, Memorial Hall of Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao
Learn more others of Tianjin via China tour guide.
Tianjin is well situated for travel by land, sea or air and has become an international tourist destination and a base in northern China for chartered tourist planes. For travelers interested in commerce, study or tours centered on such things as preventative medicine or folk customs, Tianjin has many advantages. In addition, it now only takes an hour to travel by car from Tianjin (an optional destination for popular China tours) to Beijing on the new Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway.
Ancient Cultural Street
Ancient Cultural Street is located in the northeast corner of the old city area and is the birthplace of Tianjin. So the street is the must-visited for your best tours of China. It caters to people interested in antiques and local culture. The street is a recreation of an ancient Chinese city¡¯s street.
Guangdong Guild Hall
This quadrilateral guildhall is in the center of the old city area. It was built in 1907 and its wooden stage is a unique piece of architecture.
Dule Monastery
Built in the county town of Jixian during the Tang Dynasty, Dule Monastery is the oldest standing wooden structure in China. It houses the 52-foot tall clay statue of Guanyin, the largest Buddhist sculpture in the country.
Other Attractions
Dagu Fort, Tianjin Broadcasting and Television Tower, Memorial Hall of Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao
Learn more others of Tianjin via China tour guide.