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The Chinese city of Tianjin has a population of 11.5 million people. The literal and poetic meaning of its name is "where the emperor crossed the river", which most likely refers to the great Hai He River, that stretches along the city. In a country like China, which is filled with ancient structures and historical monuments, Tianjin still manages to rank as one of the most flourishing tourist destinations. It is less touristic than other cities, and visiting it requires more preparation, but travelers from all over the world still come to explore its beauty and visit its many attractions.

Places to See in Tianjin

The Buddhist Temple of Great Compassion (Dabei Buddhist Temple) was build during the seventeen century and it is a powerful place with many collections of ancient treasures and varied Buddha statues. The Monastery has two sections - the old area that was constructed by the legendary Qing dynasty and the new one that was added during the Ming dynasty.

Huangyaguan is a well-preserved part of the Great Wall with outstanding towers and breathtaking scenery of waterfalls and mountains. The literal meaning of Huangya is "yellow cliff", taken from the color of the rocky hills in the area. With an average height of 738 meters, the Huangyaguan is truly overwhelming and visitors will find themselves owed by its indescribable magnitude.

Museum-lovers should make the time to visit the Tianjin Arts Museum that embeds classical historical pieces and fascinating examples of human creativity. Works from many prominent Chinese dynasties can be found in the long halls - paintings examples of classical calligraphy, statues and the works of well-knows traditional Chinese artists. The third floor also offers some unique international exhibitions.

Gulou Jie, the Ancient Culture Street, is a highly popular tourist attraction. The Tian Hou and the Yuan Huang Temple are both well-known for their magnificent architecture, and many of the old impressive buildings in the street are built in Qing Dynasty style. The Gulou Jie is packed with authentic shops, varied antiques and traditional artifacts. The area is also famous for its local delicacies such as crispy rice and tea soup.

"Tianta Floating Clouds" is the name of the amazing tower surrounded by the Tianta Lake. Arounf 250 meters high into the sky, this tower is one of Tiajin landmarks and offers incredible view of the city. It operates as a radio and a TV station and has a revolving restaurant for those who want to enjoy an extraordinary outlook while enjoying tasty Chinese dishes.

The city of Tianjin has many other sites worth a visit - the catholic so called "French Church" (Xikai Cathedral), Yangliu Qing Forest Garden, Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall and many others. To receive further information about the city and its beauties, try the chinatravel.com or the official website tj.gov.cn/English.