Amazing China in 60 Seconds: Tianjin
Neighboring the Chinese capital city of Beijing, Tianjin rests between the northern Yanshan Mountains and the coastal plain. Adjacent to the sea and rivers, it carries distinct ecological beauty.
Tianjin is where Eastern and Western cultures meet. It has many precious historical sites, former residences of celebrities and foreign-style architecture. Famous tourist destinations include the Tianjin Eye, the Huangyaguan Great Wall, and the Five Big Avenues area, which hosts about 2,000 villas in various Western styles built in the 1920s and 1930s.
Tianjin is also known for its unique folk cultures, such as Yangliuqing New Year paintings, Clay Figure Zhang and crosstalks.
Amazing China in 60 Seconds is a short-video series covering cultural and scenic hotspots across the country.
Footage provided by the culture and tourism bureau of Tianjin
