Century-old villas in Tianjin's Italian Style Town are being restored and repurposed as hotels, restaurants, and public spaces, bringing new life to the city's architectural heritage while preserving its historic character.
At Dule Temple (Temple of Solitary Joy) in Jizhou, Tianjin, the Guanyin Pavilion was initially built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), while the existing structure dates to 984 during the Liao Dynasty (916-1125).
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.