Joanna James
Tianjin is a stunningly beautiful coastal city in Northern China, which is fringed by the west coast of the Bohai Gulf. Its proximity to striking coastal views and remarkable facets of culture make Tianjin an extremely desirable place to visit in China
One of the most bustling areas in Tianjin is its Nanshi Cuisine Street; with vendors offering various food types that you've never knew existed and beautiful souvenir shops featuring products that'll make ideal gifts back home, it is not surprising that this has become a popular place of tourists from near and far. Nanshi Cuisine Street's history runs back to the year 1984 and the vendors here pride themselves in authentic delicacies and products that they have sourced from various regions in China. Although the stalls stand next to each other, the aisles are spacious enough for one to walk without having to side-step other visitors to this place.
If you're an ardent reader, then you'll just love a visit to Tianjin Binhai Library. It is indeed a remarkable space that brings a bookworm's dreams to reality. Located within driving distance from properties such as Pan Pacific Tianjin, it is a must-visit place whether you're a book lover or not, just to check out its sophisticated and contemporary designs. The library spans across five storeys with adequate space to store around 1.2 million books. Behind this remarkable library, space is the combined efforts of MVDRV, an architectural firm with Dutch origins plus the Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute. Its chic, white-washed interior showcases many angles and curves that stimulate the mind even before diving into one of its books.
Tianjin Antique Market is the largest antique distributing market in China. It is truly an alluring place to visit from your Tianjin hotel perfect for an evening stroll browsing through the many collections of enchanting antique items. If you want to add one or two vintage items in your living room back home, this place would offer just the things you want. From exquisite ceramic pots adorned with golden koi fish paintings to porcelain elephant statuettes, you'll come across a diversified array of antique treasures at this market.
Ideal for someone who adores Italy with all its architectural glory, the Italian Style Street in Tianjin is where you can go to get a taste of the famous European buildings and sculptures. It is found in Hebei District in Tianjin and has perfectly captured the authentic essence of Italy. It's a quick escape from the Tianjin culture (not that you need one) to discover the beauty of one of the most romantic destinations in the world.
Located in Hangu Bagua Beach in Binhai is Tianjin's Aircraft Carrier Theme Park, offering fascinating attractions such as Soviet aircraft carrier called Kiev, which has served the Soviet and Russian navies for almost 18 years.
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