Tianjin has a long coastline, and its food is a beautiful blend of two worlds: half the flavor comes from the Bohai Sea, and the other half hides in the smoky, bustling breakfast stalls tucked away in the city's alleys. This is the relaxed, passionate soul of the people of Tianjin.
Located on the west bank of the Haihe River, Tianjin Ancient Culture Street flourished alongside the city's historical waterborne trade and is affectionately known as the "Cradle of Tianjin", where the city's early urban settlements first took shape.
A collection of photographs capturing Tianjin's layered history, cultural diversity, and inclusive, forward-looking vitality has been brought together to form a short video series titled Beautiful Tianjin.
Yangliuqing Ancient Town, with its origins dating back to the Northern Song (960-1127) and Liao dynasties (916-1125), is nestled along the Grand Canal, in Tianjin's Xiqing district.