Tianjin

The Eye of Tianjin is a Ferris wheel that stretches across the Haihe River. It looks like an eye on a bridge and is one of Tianjin's famous landmarks. Every evening when the lights come on, the ferris wheel glows like a diamond in the sky. Numerous tourists will stop by to take a photo and couples will drop by to enjoy a different kind of romance. There are two ways to tour the Tianjin Eye. You can either go in for a ride or take a photo from distance. The Ferris wheel takes about 30 minutes for one ride and ticket cost is 70 rmb per pax. If you want to take a photo of it, a good location will be the Diamond Bridge south of the Ferris wheel.

The Five Great Avenues is a must-see for the many visitors that come to Tianjin. Located in the Heping District of Tianjin, the Five Great Avenues is named after the five main roads in the area. There are actually more than 20 streets in the area. It used to be a British Settlement zone. During the Warlord Era era, many officials and celebrities in the Qing Dynasty and the Beiyang government had lived here. The rows of beautiful, elegant Western-style houses seem to tell the glorious past stories of Tianjin.

The Italian Style Town of Tianjin is located in Hebei District of Tianjin. It has more than 200 Mediterranean-style buildings in its vicinity and was formerly known as the only concession outside of Italy. Strolling around that neighbourhood feels like you are actually walking in a romantic European town. The town now offers a plethora of westernized restaurants, boutique shops, bars, and outdoor bazaars. Marco Polo Square is one of the famous landmarks in that area. There are also former residences of a few chinese celebrities, such as the former residence of Liang Qichao, the former residence of Cao Yu, the president of the Warlord Era, and the former residence of Feng Guofan. They are all famous figures in China at the beginning of the last century. At night, the buildings light up and the shops become lively adding even more charm to the area.

Ancient Culture Street is located in the Nankai District of Tianjin. Tianhou Palace is at the center, Shuige Street in the south and Tongbei Road in the north. This is a central location of many old brand shops and handicrafts of Tianjin and a great place for shopping and food tasting. When you visit Ancient Culture Street, you can find many local handicrafts such as Yangliuqing paintings, clay figurines and Weiji kites. You can also taste local classic dishes such as Goubuli buns, savory Chinese crepes and Tianjin damahua. The Tianhou Palace at the center of Ancient Culture Street is the core monument of Ancient Culture Street. It has a history of more than 600 years.