Open Tianjin DAY1 - Arrive in Tianjin on October 4th
After our happy-go-lucky trip to the grassland, our family embarked on the return journey. The free and easy atmosphere we felt in Zhangbei deeply infected the three of us. Since we are walking on the road, we don’t have to specify the next stop. coordinates, when you want to stop, you can enjoy the scenery around you everywhere… So, when the car is driving to
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As we get closer and closer, its unique artistic atmosphere has spread far away. Well, this stop is
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, let us gently open the door of Tianjin together.
After opening the gate of Tianjin and driving in it, even the setting sun was tainted with the tone of art, a gurgling tone, haha, that was our stomach calling, so we didn’t even look for a hotel to stay, and drove straight to Goubuli! It is a famous snack in China. The dogs ignore their owners when they see it. The taste is still very good. Because I am already very fond of steamed buns, it makes me even more satisfied. Just look at the way my little one eats and you can clearly see it. .
When the tone of Gulu Gulu is once again assimilated by the artistic atmosphere, we will start to look for a place to stay these days. Hotels are usually full during the tourist season, so we decided to find a hotel with convenient transportation and comfortable living——
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Sheraton Hotel, this is our home these days.
Art is in the streets and alleys DAY2 - Five Avenues + Zhang Xueliang’s Former Residence + Porcelain House
After sleeping until you wake up naturally, looking at the quiet green outside the window, you feel particularly comfortable. Let’s start our walk in Jinmen. Unfettered walking is the real travel experience.
The first thing to experience is the Five Avenues. Five avenues are in
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In the south of the city center, there are five streets named Chengdu, Chongqing, Dali, Munan and Racecourse running east and west.
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The most complete preserved western-style building complex,
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People call it the “Five Avenues”. The Wudao area has more than 2,000 garden-style houses built in the 1920s and 1930s with different national architectural styles, with a construction area of ​​more than 1 million square meters. Among the more than 300 most typical buildings, there are 89 British-style buildings, 41 Italian-style buildings, 6 French-style buildings, 4 German-style buildings, 3 Spanish buildings, as well as numerous Renaissance-style and classical buildings. It is known as the International Architecture Expo Garden because of its architecture, eclecticism, Baroque architecture, courtyard-style architecture, and a combination of Chinese and Western architecture.
When you are among them, you don’t have to deliberately explore the age and nationality of these buildings. Their art has already infected everyone around them across national borders. No matter what color you are or what beliefs you have, you are the most devout believer in front of art. , you will be attracted while walking and watching. You will not be anxious to rush to the next place, but will only slowly integrate yourself into it.
Rent an old-style bicycle and ride slowly on five roads of different widths. Buildings of different styles from various countries come into view one after another. Stop in front of the former residences of celebrities and feel the youth of that era. In fact, there are very few foreign residents here, and they are basically Chinese homeowners. Most of them do not understand the style of Western architecture, so they delete and add as they please, which in turn gives the architects more room for free play. Compared with the formal Western buildings on Jiefang North Road, the Western-style buildings on Five Avenues are much more casual and free-spirited.
When you are tired of riding, you can get on a sightseeing carriage, listen to the explanation, and tour the whole of the Five Avenues, which is also a good idea.
Jinmen’s famous delicacies include pancakes and fruits. Nowadays, you can often see a pancake and fruit stall at the entrance of every community. The tastes are slightly different according to the tastes of people from different places. so here we are
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, you must try the most authentic pancake fruit yourself. Next to the Wudaodao Minyuan Stadium, there is a century-old store - Deluzhai. The price is much more expensive than the stalls at the entrance of our community, but the taste is definitely authentic at the level of ancestors, and it is worth a try. After the meal, have a cheesesteak, delicious and comfortable.
Marshal, do you still remember Miss Zhao Si? After walking out of the Fifth Avenue, you strolled to Chifeng Road. There are two famous attractions right next to each other. The first one is the former residence of Marshal Zhang Xueliang. “Looking at a century of history
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It is known as the “Concession of Nine Countries, Construction Expo of All Nations”! come
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, a must-see is the small western-style building, the former residence of celebrities.
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Among the more than 3,000 style buildings and more than 800 former residences of celebrities, the most distinctive and most representative former residence of a legendary figure in China’s modern history is the Former Residence Museum of Zhang Xueliang. There are two brick and wood structure buildings in the front and rear, with more than 300 items in the collection. The panoramic view reproduces the Zhang family’s life at that time.
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Life in the French Concession.
The most touching and surprising thing is that the furniture here, whether it is the desk used by General Zhang, the cabinet for the radio, the old-fashioned tables and chairs, the fireplace, the organ, or even the baccarat from the Republic of China period, you will find it all. Being able to reach out and touch it, or even sit on an old-fashioned rickshaw, to experience the real life during the Republic of China will definitely make tourists’ trip worthwhile and unforgettable.
The name of CHINA is located next to Mr. Zhang’s former residence, the famous and unique porcelain house. It is the CHINA dream of another Mr. Zhang, the patriotic Mr. Zhang Lianzhi! The Porcelain House uses more than 4,000 pieces of ancient porcelain, more than 400 pieces of white marble stone carvings, more than 700 million pieces of ancient porcelain, more than 13,000 ancient porcelain plates and bowls, more than 300 porcelain cat pillows, and more than 300 white marble pieces from the Tang and Song Dynasties. Stone lions, more than 300 stone sculptures from past dynasties, and more than 20 tons of crystal stones and agate. Decorate a French-style mansion into a priceless porcelain house. The more than 700 million pieces of porcelain inlaid on the porcelain house cover various historical periods, including Jin Dynasty celadon, Tang Sancai, Song Dynasty Jun porcelain, Longquan porcelain, Yuan and Ming blue and white, Qing Dynasty colorful, etc., almost all categories of official and private kilns Both can be found on the walls, and are cast internally with cement and fixed with marble glue to become part of the building.
This ingenious, ingenious, and almost crazy creative project is a perfect combination of Chinese classical art elements and European Renaissance art styles, and is closely related to the famous Louvre Museum in Paris and the Pompidou Museum. The world’s top art temples such as the Art Center were selected as one of the “Top 15 Unique Design Museums in the World” by the US “Huffington Post”.
Tianjin DAY3 from the first perspective - Tianjin Eye + Century Clock + Italian Style Street
Continue walking without plan and without restraint. Yesterday, I experienced the artistic characteristics of Jinmen up close and personal. Today, let’s change my perspective and look down at the entrance to the imperial capital.
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The Eye is the only Ferris wheel built on a bridge in the world.
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One of the landmarks. The Ferris wheel is equipped with 48 transparent cabins, each cabin can accommodate 8 people. The cabin is equipped with air conditioners and fans to adjust the temperature and can accommodate 384 people for sightseeing at the same time. The diameter is 110 meters, and the height of the highest point from the ground can reach about 120 meters, which is equivalent to the height of a 35-story building. It can see the scenery within a radius of 40 kilometers.
From this perspective,
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Wei’s appearance changed again.
For me, who is slightly afraid of heights, this experience was really exciting and surprising. What’s more embarrassing is that I spent almost the whole time sitting on the floor. I’m really afraid of heights!
Passing the Drum Tower, I saw a long queue in the distance. It turned out to be Jinmen’s special snack - Er’er Eye Fried Cake. its for
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One of the three unique foods, it was founded in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (1900). In the old days, it got its name because the store was close to Er’an Hutong. Er’an Fried Cake is made with glutinous rice as the dough, fried red beans and red and white sugar as the filling, and fried with sesame oil. The finished product is in the shape of a flat ball, light golden yellow, and the filling is black and red and delicate.
Er’eryan fried cake production has a history of more than a hundred years. The founder, “Fried Cake Liu” Liu Wanchun, makes a living selling fried cakes. Due to the meticulous workmanship, it has gradually developed a unique style. In addition, the store is located at the exit of the narrow Er’eryan Hutong outside the north gate. , nicknamed Er-Eye Fried Cake by diners, is a hot seller. Because Liu Wanchun makes fried cakes with carefully selected ingredients, fine workmanship, good taste and wonderful texture, they are of high quality and low price. Among the many fried cakes, he stood out and became unique, and his business was booming day by day, earning him the reputation of “Zhao Cake Liu”. Moreover, because the fried cake shop is close to dye shops, pawn shops, banks, cloth shops, etc. on Guiyi Street and Zhenshi Street, Shoe and hat store. Wealthy households and common people celebrate birthdays and celebrate birthdays. Taking advantage of the word “cake” which is the same as the word “gao”, and taking advantage of the auspiciousness of getting rich, he made an appointment in advance to buy fried cakes, which made the business boom, and Liu Ji’s fried cake shop became famous. Because the fried cake shop is adjacent to Er’eryan Hutong, a long and narrow alley that is only more than 1 meter wide, people humorously call Liu Ji Fried Cake Shop after Er’an. Although it was renamed “Zengshengcheng” during the Japanese puppet period, the name of the Eroryan Fried Cake Shop became louder and louder. Fried cake is also called “ear-eye fried cake”.
However, friends who don’t like sweets will probably be embarrassed. It’s too, too, too sweet. I only took a small bite and it spread all over my body. I bought some more and took them home to give my family a taste.
The century clock struck a new melody and before we knew it, we were traveling again
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There is a landmark building - the Century Clock. it is
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In order to welcome the new century, the city
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A large iconic sculpture building built in the square in front of the station. At 0:00 on January 1, 2001, the sweet bells sounded
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The bell rang in front of the Jiefang Bridge in the station square to welcome the new century.
This century clock is made of all metal materials. The Century Clock is 40 meters high, has a diameter of *** meters, a base area of ​​*** square meters, and weighs more than 170 tons. It has three parts: the minute dial, the pendulum and the base. It is made of metal and has a brilliant shine. The pendulum goes up and down, the sun and the moon shine. The circumference of the clock plate is surrounded by stars, Chinese and Western elements blend together, and heaven and earth are one. Classical and modern are integrated into one, implying the continuation of time and space, and time waits for no one.
The clock dial is surrounded by reliefs of the 12 constellations, and the images are based on the original stories. Aries is placed at the top at 12 o’clock, because sheep represent auspiciousness in China; Libra is placed at the bottom at 6 o’clock, because scales represent fairness. These all reflect the concept of integrating foreign culture with local culture in arrangement.
Luminous light at night is another feature of the Century Clock. The design uses internal lighting to make the dial part clearly visible at night, and external lighting to make the whole thing bright. The main controller provides automatic switching signals to automatically turn on and off the lights according to the length of night in different seasons. The lighting system also provides power switch signals to the two rotating wheels on the pendulum at the same time, causing the outer circumference of the “sun” on the pendulum to glow at night, and the “moon” at the lower end of the pendulum to illuminate in the same way.
Italian Street with Various Styles Next to the Century Clock is the Italian Style Street. With the purpose of reflecting the strong Italian style, the style area is built into a comprehensive multi-functional area integrating tourism, commerce, leisure, entertainment and cultural museums. There are groups of small Italian-style buildings here, which are completely different from the bank buildings on Jiefang Road, making you feel as if you are in Marco. The ancient town in Polo’s hometown is warm and easy-going. In the old Italian concession, there are also Liang Qichao’s ice drinking room, Cao Yu’s former residence, Li Shutong’s former residence, Yuan Shikai and Feng Guozhang’s mansions, etc.
Tonight we moved to the St. Regis Hotel by the Haihe River. The super night view is also unbeatable. Have a good sleep tomorrow.
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The last leg of the trip.
Quietly feel the last emperor DAY4 - Jingyuan
On the last day, I left a very special place - Jingyuan. The last emperor of China, Anxin Jueluo-Puyi was here
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The villa of Mr. Puyi, the most subjugated king of the Qing Dynasty, had a bumpy and legendary life. I chose this as the last stop of my walk in Jinmen because I wanted to quietly feel the different atmosphere of that era.
Jingyuan, which means “quiet to nourish my awe-inspiring spirit”, has an eclectic brick and wood structure building built in the garden, integrating Spanish and Japanese styles. It has lush vegetation, tranquility and pleasant atmosphere.
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A typical representative of the courtyard-style private residence during the concession period.

In Mr. Puyi’s “My First Half of Life”, there was such a record: “You don’t have to be too particular about clothes, but politeness is very important. If you drink coffee like boiling water, eat snacks as rice, or your forks and spoons clink. That’s bad. In the UK, eating snacks and drinking coffee are refreshments, not meals…” Mr. Puyi maintained the habit of eating Western food and drinking coffee every day in Jingyuan more than 80 years ago. Nowadays, time is intertwined. When you stop here and feel the great changes that history has given to the building, why not also have a cup of coffee, relax in the quiet garden, and think about life.

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