Tianjin: From 1863 Landmark Hotel to Smart Port of the Future 🚢✨

Ever wondered how a city blends a 160-year legacy with tomorrow’s tech? Welcome to Tianjin! 🏙️

Back in 1863, Tianjin was home to the Chinese mainland’s first foreign hotel. Fast forward to 1973, and its factory rolled out the iconic "Seagull" watch ⏱️ — the Chinese mainland’s first timepiece designed for the global market.

Opera fans, you’ll love this: Mei Lanfang revolutionized Peking opera here, turning traditional art into a modern spectacle 🎭. Today, Tianjin’s spirit of innovation lives on at its smart port, ranked among the world’s top 10. Here, fleets of robots 🤖 load and unload cargo, linking to over 20 European cities like a high-tech Silk Road 🚢.

As host of the SCO Summit 2025, Tianjin is stepping into the global spotlight, showing off its mix of heritage and cutting-edge infrastructure. From its role as the “Gateway to the Empire” to a bridge spanning Eurasia, this city proves that honoring history and pioneering the future go hand in hand 🌏.

Stay tuned for more on Tianjin’s story, where every corner has a tale that connects the past with tomorrow’s possibilities. Ready to explore?

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Tianjin: Where history meets tomorrow

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