Ever wondered how a city can feel like a mini United Nations? 🌍 Welcome to Tianjin, a bustling port city in the Chinese mainland where Chinese roots meet Western vibes. This year, Tianjin is in the spotlight as the host city of the SCO Summit, but its charm goes way beyond big meetings.
Today, CGTN reporter Li Yiqing teams up with Sarfraz Muhammad from Tianjin University for a one-day world walk. They’re hitting up the iconic Five Great Avenues—an area once ruled by foreign concessions and now a top inland hotspot for overseas visitors. Imagine strolling down tree-lined streets flanked by colonial-era villas, snapping pics that blend old-school lenses with modern filter trends. 📸✨
Along the way, they’re flipping through vintage photos and matching them with today’s scenes—kind of like a real-life before-and-after TikTok. From Italian-style mansions to French neoclassical facades, you’ll spot cultural echoes from around the globe. It’s urban history made Insta-ready! 🏛️➡️🏙️
Whether you’re dreaming of your next travel vlog or just love city beats with a global twist, this whirlwind tour shows how Tianjin’s past and present dance together in perfect sync. Ready for your own 24-hour cultural escape? Let’s go! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
