Joanna James
China rests at the brink of its rich history, vibrant culture, and futuristic economic strategies, and megalopolises like Tianjin are a testament to the intriguing remnants of its past and the contemporary forces of change. Here's a glimpse into Tianjin's unique offerings to all traveller types.
A dreamy megacity situated in the economic engine of China's Bohai Bay Area and glamoured with cutting-edge feats in engineering and enriched by a wealth of history. Whether you're a history buff itching to explore this hyper-colonial site with its old-time promenades or are on a bi-leisure excursion looking to taste the latest trends in business, architecture, and governance, this intriguing city is a museum of the world's most iconic experiences topped by modern ideas for visionaries. Here are 6 delightful factors that should induce you to fly straight to the avant-garde Tianjin airport before sampling the rest of China.
From the Tianjin-Binhai New Area (TBNA) sporting multiple hubs dedicated to tech-driven innovation in areas like aerospace, petrochemicals, and electronic business automation solutions to the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) with its enticing "one zone, ten parks" concept, this is a city tailored to visionary investments. Whether you're a college graduate looking for multi-faceted training programmes in a tech-savvy landscape or an entrepreneur seeking a cutting-edge start-up environment, Tianjin should be your top destination. If you're searching for avant-garde Tianjin serviced apartments to mark the start of an exciting and ambitious life chapter, look no further than the Ascott TEDA MSD Tianjin.
Picture a romantic carriage ride through quaintly artistic streets past elegant French Romanesque buildings, charming Spanish villas, and imposing courtyard mansions interspersed with Eastern elements of intricate woodwork, carvings, and delicate sliding paper screens. This daydream is a delicious reality at Tianjin's Five Great Avenues, where you can get lost in the picturesque streets of different eras, stopping to sample exotic cuisines.
If you want to stretch your legs and feast your eyes, Tianjin has got you covered with diversely exhilarating recreation, from hiking the Huangyaguan Great Wall to witnessing jaw-dropping antics of marine animals at the Polar Ocean Park!
Whether it's the iconic swan-shaped Tianjin Museum hosting ancient dynastic and cultural relics or the mesmerizing ivory orb of the Tianjin Binhai Library with its sweeping waves of shelves, there are very few mundane buildings in the whole of the city! But if you want to bear witness to the true splendour of uncurbed human ingenuity, visit the gorgeously eccentric Porcelain House constructed entirely, from windows to water pipes, with chinaware from all over the world arranged in kaleidoscopic patterns.
Your tastebuds will thank you in Tianjin, boating of mouthwatering street food like crunchy Jianbing Guozi crepes and pineapple cake sticks, and local delicacies such as the famous Goubuli stuffed buns and decadent 'fried doughnut twists'. For authentic European dishes, head straight to Marco Polo Square with its storybook feel interlaced with modern hideouts. Tianjin also caters to a variety of culinary preferences from halal and kosher to vegetarian and budget-friendly deliciousness.
From shopping upmarket brands at sleek malls like Hisense Plaza to collecting unusual souvenirs like jade ornaments, porcelain heirlooms, and curious paintings from spots like the Shenyang Dao Antique Market, you can go all out in Tianjin's fascinating nooks and crannies.
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