Speaking of Tianjin, I think it is relatively low-key among Chinese cities. It has capital but is not ostentatious. It seems that Tianjin people are happy to live their own small lives in peace and leisure. They are not in a hurry when big things happen. Don't panic, just say "I'll take it seriously~" slowly and calmly for a long time. Tianjin is relatively unique, with many European-style buildings. Many celebrities lived here in the past, and it was very lively. Now that the prosperity has faded, these well-preserved buildings have become a place for people to visit to learn about that period of history.
1. Eye of Tianjin
Eye of Tianjin, the full name of Tianjin Yongle Bridge Ferris Wheel, connects Hebei District and Hongqiao District across the Haihe River. It is a cross-river construction and bridge combination. The unique Ferris wheel has both sightseeing and transportation functions and is one of the landmarks of Tianjin.
The height of the Ferris wheel is 120 meters. There are 48 transparent cabins on the outside of the wheel. Each cabin can accommodate 8 people. The cabin is comfortable and spacious, with air conditioning to adjust the temperature. It can accommodate 384 people for sightseeing at the same time. The operation is arranged according to the season. time. The Ferris wheel is powered by electricity and rotates at a constant speed, taking about 30 minutes to complete one rotation. When the cabin reaches the highest point, passengers can see dozens of kilometers in radius, including the Haihe River.
The Ferris wheel does not rotate very fast, and you can see the vehicles on both sides speeding by. It is quite fun, and it is very suitable for bringing children~
The Eye of Tianjin is not only fun during the day, It’s even more unique at night! The night is bright and the lights are charming. Hold hands with your loved one at the top of the Ferris wheel and make a wish. Maybe your wish will come true!
In order to pay tribute to the medical workers who are fighting on the front line of the epidemic, Tianjin Eye will provide free admission to medical workers across the country from the end of the epidemic until the resumption of business until December 31, 2020.
It is best to make a reservation in advance before going to avoid long queues!
Address: On the Yongle Bridge at the mouth of the Sancha River, Hongqiao District, Tianjin
2. Fifth Avenue
The Fifth Avenue is in the south of the central city of Tianjin, east and west. To the west are five streets named after Chengdu, Chongqing, Dali, Munan and Machang. It is the most complete group of Western-style buildings preserved in Tianjin so far. Tianjin 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 buildings, classical buildings, etc. 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. In addition to buildings from various countries, there are countless former residences of famous people on Five Avenues. In 2011, Five Avenues was designated as the Five Avenues Historical and Cultural District by the Tianjin Municipal Planning Bureau.
Every building here carries a haunting story, which is the ups and downs of a person's life.
3. Wudao Museum
The Wudao History Museum is a small private museum with nine exhibition halls and nearly a thousand cultural relics from Wudao, restoring the history of the last century. The life scenes of the people who first lived here.
Here you will find a carved teak table brought from the British mainland; a fireplace and antique wall clock from a warlord family with a secret passage; and European furniture from a century ago with strange styles and full of foreign flavor, etc. In addition, the museum reproduces the interior scenes of the mansion a hundred years ago. From the door switches, latch door handles, to faucets, floors and bricks, they are all old items that were used in the wealthy houses of Five Avenues.
Wander around the museum, listen to explanations, and learn about the history and changes of the Five Avenues.
Address: Second Floor, Chongqing Dao Minyuan Plaza, Heping District, Tianjin
4. Sun Dianying’s former residence
Sun Dianying’s former residence is a three-story brick-wood structure building (with Basement), red tile sloping roof, plain brick walls. The building is tall, stretched, magnificent, and well-proportioned. It is reflected in many facade decorations such as arched windows, rectangular windows, and twisted rope-shaped double columns, and has the characteristics of eclectic architecture.
Sun Dianying’s former residence is in British classical architectural style. The appearance of the entire building is unique and unique, which is quite elegant in private villas. It has four floors. The platform on the second floor has eight white pillars reaching up to the third floor, which looks simple and elegant. The four rooms in the middle of the third floor facing south have four doors leading to the platform. There is a platform at each end of the east and west.
Since the beginning of "Tianjin Little Western Houses", probably no owner of a small Western-style building has been as controversial as Sun Dianying, and no small Western-style building has been as controversial as Sun Dianying's former residence at No. 20 Munan Road. Such an unbearable history.
Address: No. 20, Munan Road, Heping District, Tianjin
5. Zhang Zuoxiang’s old residence
Built in 1929, in Western classical style, with a three-story brick and wood structure The building has a multi-slope tile roof, sloping steps, and a basement. The outer eaves have variable concavities and convexities, and are inlaid with cement patterns. The three-story square windows and arched windows form a contrast. The living room on the first floor is more than 60 square meters, with Roman columns, arches, fancy capitals, and a large Baroque glass mirror produced in Belgium on the wall.
Address: No. 4, Chongqing Road, Heping District, Tianjin
6. Prince Qing’s Mansion
Prince Qing’s Mansion is located at No. 55, Chongqing Road, Heping District, Tianjin. It was built in In 1922, it is a national key cultural relic protection unit and a historical building with special protection level in Tianjin. It is also a well-known attraction in Tianjin Wudao Cultural Tourism Area.
Prince Qing’s Mansion was built by Xiaode Zhang, an eunuch of the Qing Dynasty. It was later purchased by Prince Qing Zai Zhen, who lived in Tianjin, and was commonly known as “Prince Qing’s Mansion”. The building is a two-story building (with basement) of brick and wood structure, with open colonnades on the first and second floors. The building shape is simple and bright, the interior decoration is luxurious, and it is full of the charm of combining Chinese and Western styles.
This small exhibition hall introduces the history of Prince Qing's Mansion with pictures and texts in Chinese and English. It is divided into three sections: "Xiao De Zhang's House", "Prince Qing's Residence", and "Changes and Inheritance". There are also some items on display that are worth stopping to take a closer look at.
There is much more to Wudao Avenue than these former residences of famous celebrities. You may wish to stay for a few days, appreciate it slowly, and savor Tianjin’s historical heritage.
Taking a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Five Avenues feels like you have returned to the last century, which is very unique. In addition, you can also take a rickshaw or a battery car. Of course, there are explanations throughout the whole process ~ If you have nothing to do, It’s also fun to ride a bicycle among the western-style buildings; if you’re not in a hurry, I suggest you walk and take your time~
Address: No. 55, Chongqing Road, Heping District, Tianjin
7. Italian Style Street
Tianjin Italian Style Street is located in Hebei District, Tianjin. It was the former Italian Concession and was built by Wujing Road in Hebei District, Boai Road in Hebei District, Shengli Road in Hebei District, and Hebei District. The square area enclosed by the four national highways in Hebei District is collectively called the Italian Style Area, with nearly 200 well-preserved European buildings.
Tianjin Italian Style Street aims to reflect the strong Italian style and build the style area into a comprehensive multi-functional area integrating tourism, commerce, leisure, entertainment and cultural museums. The scenic spot is close to the Haihe River and has a large number of Italian-style buildings. In spring, summer and autumn, Xinyi Street in the old Italian Concession in Tianjin turns into a city that never sleeps.
There are groups of small Italian-style buildings here, which are completely different from the bank buildings on Jiefang Road. It makes you feel like you are in the ancient town of Marco Polo's hometown, warm and easy-going. In fact, the name of the circular square with the water jet in the center of the neighborhood is Marco Polo. 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. There are not many tourists during the day, so it is very suitable for visiting and taking photos.
There are many former residences of celebrities here, take your time to visit~
8. Liang Qichao’s former residence
Liang Qichao’s former residence and “Ice Drinking Room” study room are located in Tianjin No. 44 and 46 Minzu Road, Hebei District, covering an area of ??2,500 square meters. In October 2002, the "Tianjin Liang Qichao Memorial Hall" was built in Liang Qichao's original residence.
Liang Qichao (1873-1929), also known as Zhuoru, was the owner of Haoyuan Ice Room. He was a famous thinker, politician, social reformer and encyclopedic academic master in modern China. After returning from exile for 15 years in 1912, he settled in Tianjin in 1915.
Liang Qichao Memorial Hall consists of two parts. The exhibition is located in the "Former Residence" building. With the theme of "Liang Qichao and Modern China", it is divided into 12 exhibition rooms. There are bus petitions, the Reform Movement of 1898, the War to Protect the Country, the Paris Peace Conference, etc. The last exhibition room shows the story of Liang Qichao’s family and the growth of his nine children. Pictures, texts and objects are combined, and the content is rich. The "ice-drinking room" of the study room is restored. The "ice-drinking room" is a two-and-a-half-story Renaissance Italian-style building. The first floor is Liang Qichao's work area, with the study as the theme. The second floor is Liang Qichao's living area. The interior furnishings are both Chinese and Western, integrating the Chinese scholarly atmosphere with Western style. This is the place where Liang Qichao mainly lived and worked in the last two years. It is also the birthplace of famous articles such as "Chinese Cultural History", "Confucian Philosophy", and "Xin Jiaxuan Chronicle" (unfinished).
Address: No. 44 Minzu Road, Hebei District, Tianjin
9. Li Shutong’s former residence
Li Shutong’s former residence was originally located at No. 60 Liangdian Street, Hebei District. It is a Qing Dynasty A large house composed of four quadrangles was built in 1989. It is in the shape of a field in plan, has more than 60 rooms, and covers an area of ??1,400 square meters. There are verandas and small gardens in the courtyard, with exquisite interior furnishings and an elegant environment. There is a Western-style study room in the courtyard, named "Yiyuan". It was built by Li Shutong when he returned to his hometown after studying in Japan in 1910, to show his willingness to display his grand plans. The courtyard is surrounded by gardens and verandas, with carved beams and painted columns, exquisite interior furnishings, and an elegant and pleasant environment.
Later, No. 60 Liangdian Back Street gradually lost its original appearance due to the complexity of the residents and its disrepair. On December 31, 2007, the Tianjin Municipal Government started the reconstruction of Li Shutong's former residence on the original site of the back street of Laoliangdian. Later, they decorated and arranged the interior of the former residence and established the "Master Hongyi-Li Shutong's Former Residence Memorial Hall", December 2011 It will be officially opened to the public on the 30th.
The reconstructed Li Shutong Former Residence Memorial Hall is located at the intersection of Haihe East Road and Binhai Road in Hebei District, Tianjin. It covers a total area of ??4,000 square meters and is divided into two parts: the garden landscape and the former residence.
Li Shutong is Master Hongyi, a native of Pinghu. He is a pioneer of the New Culture Movement in modern China and a well-known Buddhist monk. He was born in a scholarly family and had extensive knowledge of the past and present. He once traveled east to Fusang, where he specialized in music and painting. He founded China's first drama society "Chunliu Society" and starred in famous films such as "La Traviata" and "The Record of the Black Slave". drama. Later, he was ordained as a monk at Hupao Temple in Hangzhou, and went south to Quanzhou, Fujian Province. He devoted his whole life to studying Buddhist scriptures and precepts, and eventually became a great master. Li Shutong spent his teenage years at No. 60 Liangdian Street, Hebei District, Tianjin, and did not leave until he was 20 years old. It was there that he accumulated and consolidated his literary and artistic foundation.
Address: No. 60, Liangdian Back Street, Hebei District, Tianjin
10. Cao Yu’s former residence
Cao Yu’s former residence is located on the east side of Minzhu Road, Hebei District, Tianjin. Facing east and facing west, it is a two-story brick and wood structure building, which was built in the late Qing Dynasty. It reaches the courtyard wall of No. 21 Minzhu Road in the east, the courtyard wall of No. 27 Minzhu Road in the west, and the courtyard wall of No. 23 Minzhu Road in the north and south. The existing courtyard is narrow, with a two-story building and five bungalows. Courtyard No. 23 (front yard) faces south and faces north. It has a two-story corridor and two independent small buildings at the front and back.
Yard No. 23 covers an area of ??510.89 square meters and has a construction area of ??483.29 square meters. Courtyard No. 25 covers an area of ??401.55 square meters and has a construction area of ??343.82 square meters.
Address: No. 7-9, Minzhu Road, Hebei District, Tianjin