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Tianjin (tiān jīn 天津), referred to as "Jin (jīn 津)" for short, is one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government of China. It is 130 kilometers southeast of Beijing (běi jīng 北京), serving as Beijing's gateway to the Bohai Sea (bó hǎi 渤海). It covers an area of 11,300 square kilometers and there are 13 districts and five counties under its jurisdiction. The total population is 9.52 million. People from urban Tianjin speak Tianjin dialect, which comes under the mandarin subdivision of spoken Chinese. Not only is Tianjin an international harbor and economic center in the north of China, but it is also well-known for its profound historical and cultural heritage. Show map
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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 April 2010 22:09 |
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Though in November 2009 Binhai (bīn hǎi 滨海) New Area in Tianjin (tiān jīn 天津) was consolidated into an administrative district, and the former subordinate districts of Tanggu (táng gū 塘沽), Hangu (hàn gū 汉沽) and Dagang (dà gǎng 大港) were abolished, many local people still habitually use the old terms of "Tanggu District", "Hangu District" and "Dagang District". "Tanggu" and "TEDA (Tianjin Economic-Technological Development)" are the most popular two words when people think of the new district.
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Last Updated on Friday, 21 May 2010 09:11 |
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With its cool sea breeze and fresh sea air you will definitely feel refreshed. Tianjin (tiān jīn 天津) is honored as 'Building Museum' as it was occupied by nine imperial powers before the founding of the new China, leaving behind many buildings with extraordinary and exotic architectural styles. Historical relics, natural scenery, temples, churches, assembly halls and commemorative sites of the Chinese revolution will illuminate Tianjin's past, present and future.
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Last Updated on Friday, 21 May 2010 09:05 |
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The top ten scenic spots are the most famous and remarkable in Tianjin (tiān jīn 天津). But as a city with rich tourism resource, Tianjin will not disappoint any tourist. Here are introductions to some other wonderful attractions, which are selected.
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Last Updated on Friday, 21 May 2010 09:11 |
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Among the great variety of snacks of Tianjin (tiān jīn 天津), the most renowned are the so-called "Three Unique Delicacies of Tianjin," which include "Goubuli Steamed Stuffed Buns (gǒu bú lǐ bāo zǐ 狗不理包子)", "18th Street Fried Dough Twists (shí bā jiē má huā 十八街麻花)" and "Er Duo Yan Zha Gaoer (ěr duǒ yǎn zhà gāo 耳朵眼炸糕)". In Tianjin, you can see an endless array of snack stands and restaurants offering such delicacies that will captivate your senses.
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Last Updated on Friday, 21 May 2010 09:11 |
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