Blend of culture

#mytraveldiary Tianjin is a major city in northern China with a lot to offer — historically, culturally, architecturally, and gastronomically. Why Tianjin Is Popular 1. Rich History & Unique Blend of Cultures Tianjin was one of the treaty‑ports opened to foreign trade in the 19th century, so it has many foreign concession areas. That means you’ll see a mix of Western architecture (Italian, French, British etc.) side by side with traditional Chinese styles. It has preserved many historical or heritage buildings, giving visitors a sense of old cosmopolitan China. 2. Intangible Cultural Heritage & Folk Arts Very important in performing arts like xiangsheng (crosstalk), folk opera, etc. Tianjin is well known in China for this. Crafts like Yangliuqing New Year pictures, Clay Figurine Zhang, kite‑making, traditional paper‑cutting, etc.