Mo Wenbo, a Chinese Singaporean who had previously worked in Tianjin, said, "The bridges over the Haihe River, like the Dagangming Bridge and Beian Bridge, beautifully blend Chinese and Western elements, making a lasting impression. The changes in Tianjin are astonishing - the city is more open, prosperous, and developed beyond imagination".

"This is my first time in China. Tianjin is stunning. The Five Great Avenues have preserved so many exquisite buildings so well, which reflects the respect Tianjin people have for history," said Martina Alvarado, a representative from Ecuador visiting China for the first time.