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The motherland has a vast land and abundant resources, with a total of 34 provincial-level administrative regions. I also have a small dream, which is to check in these 34 places as soon as possible and realize a trip around China. I counted the 25 seats I have been to before this trip, so it is time to check in the 26th seat. So, I chose Tianjin, the only municipality directly under the Central Government that I haven't been to yet.
Tianjin has had a high historical status since ancient times. In the Ming Dynasty, King Zhu Di of Yan set out from here to capture Nanjing and seize the throne. The name "Tianjin" comes from this, namely: the place where the emperor crosses the river. In modern times, at the peak of Tianjin, there were 9 countries in this concession, which is a veritable "World Architecture Expo". When I was doing the guide, I was also wondering why I hadn't been to such a place with historical heritage and value for visiting before? Maybe it's too close to Beijing, it will be ignored? Anyway, it's not too late!


Practical strategy

Tianjin is a very mature tourist city, so there is no need to make a strategy at all. There are a lot of transportation options to and from here. I chose the high-speed rail round trip from Changzhou, Jiangsu, which takes about 4 hours and costs more than 400 yuan. The transportation within the city includes subways, buses, shared bicycles, and Didi, etc. The prices are quite conscientious. I use my mobile phone to scan the QR code to take the subway, and it costs 1.8 yuan each time, regardless of the distance. The starting price of Didi Taxi is also 11 yuan.

From this point of view, what needs to be considered in advance is how to take a daily itinerary to make it more reasonable, and where to live. I have played for three days this time, and finally my itinerary plan is as follows:
DAY1: Jingyuan, Zhangyuan, Porcelain House, Five Avenues, Tianjin Radio and TV Tower;
DAY2: Italian Style Area, Drum Tower (Old Town Museum, Yuansheng Crosstalk Tea House), Astor Museum, Tianjin Eye;
DAY3: Tianjin Art Museum, Tianjin Science and Technology Museum, Postal Museum, Confucian Temple, Jinmen Hometown.

There are many uncertain factors in the trip. The weather in Tianjin for the past three days was relatively cold, and the river was already frozen. And just in time for the smog day, there are no plans for Happy Valley and TEDA Aircraft Carrier Theme Park. The itinerary on the last day is basically a visit to indoor venues. Next is the issue of cost. I stayed at the Jinjiang Inn (Gulou Branch) outside the subway station in the southwest corner. It costs 430 yuan for three nights. The hygiene of the branded express hotel is relatively guaranteed, the location is excellent, and the price/performance ratio is very high.

Another big expense is the ticket price. I didn't expect that there is a [Tianjin Pass] sold online. You can get popular attractions and fun in Tianjin, and it also comes with a beautiful play guide. After purchasing, you only need to rely on a QR code. Play the attractions included in the package, the more you play, the more you save. There are also different packages for the pass. There are one-day, two-day, and three-day options. It is said that you can save up to 249 yuan. I bought a two-day pass, and most of the venues I went to were free on the last day.
It is precisely because of the many provinces I have visited, and my love for the city of Tianjin. This trip turned into a violent trip. The number of steps on my wristband is 20,000+ every day, which consumed a lot of energy and gained a lot of experience.


静园&张园

Jingyuan and Zhangyuan are two independent scenic spots, because they are relatively close together, so I visited together like most tourists. Although Jingyuan and Zhangyuan are independent, they have one thing in common, which is the place where the last emperor Puyi once ruled. This point is vividly displayed in the Jingyuan. You can see the cartoon images of Puyi and Empress Wanrong as soon as you enter the door. It was still snowing a little when I went, and the two of them seemed to be going to Baitou together.

But after visiting, I realized that the relationship and marriage between the two are not as harmonious as those in cartoon images, which can be said to be a tragic ending. In any case, Puyi, as the last emperor, must have a legendary life. If you want to know more about him and this period of history, you must not miss Jingyuan, so I won't go into details here.

Jingyuan itself has experienced ups and downs. After Puyi left Tianjin, Jingyuan changed owners several times. By the beginning of this century, Jingyuan had 45 residents, and more than 600 square meters of illegal buildings were built in the courtyard and building. natural damage and man-made damage. Now it can be repaired so uniquely, it is really valuable, and it is worth checking in!

From Jingyuan to Zhangyuan, you can walk there. What surprised me was that the scale of Zhang Garden was larger than that of Jing Garden, and there were almost no exhibition halls and objects about Puyi in it. It is a luxurious house built in 1915 by Zhang Biao, the governor of the two lakes in the Qing Dynasty.

There are so many exhibition halls in Zhangyuan, and the places are not big, but they are connected to each other, so you can visit them in a very orderly manner. There are too many contents in the exhibition hall, so I will not repeat them. During the period, I saw an old man who was more fascinated. Maybe they will be more interested and more enlightened about the things of that era! It is very suitable for taking the elderly to visit here.


porcelain house

The Porcelain House is a landmark building in Tianjin. Its predecessor was a century-old French-style old building, but the owner took out all the Tang Sancai, Song Yuan official kilns, and Ming and Qing treasures on the wall for many years! Thus creating this unparalleled "Chinese Ancient Porcelain Museum". The porcelain house is just as its name suggests, the appearance
It is covered with porcelain and debris, and it is right to see a group of tourists taking pictures outside from a distance. Located at No. 72, Chifeng Road, Heping District.

The ticket for the porcelain house is 50 yuan, so some tourists will take pictures outside if they think it is not worth it. I must have gone in. I feel that there is a world inside, and it is worth visiting. It is said that more than 700 million pieces of ancient porcelain are used here, even passers-by will be amazed by it? There will be more precious exhibits in the house, and you can also listen to the explanation in the building!

Of course, more tourists, especially girls, come here for the main purpose of taking pictures. The style of the porcelain house can indeed take good-looking pictures. Unfortunately, I was short of a female model when I came. With regret, next time Come again!


five avenues

Five Avenues is a must-see place in Tianjin. It may be the place with the most old houses in Tianjin. It gathers a variety of buildings in English, French, German, and Italian. After I got out of the Xiaobailou Subway Station, I walked along the landmark bell, Gedalou, and Minyuan Stadium all the way. Including the morning schedule, I walked 20,000 steps a day.

The buildings here are really beautiful. If you want to find a more labor-saving way, you can ride a shared bicycle, or I also saw that there are horse-drawn carriages for tourists, which is pretty cool. The cars behind have to follow slowly. He dared not honk his horn for fear of disturbing the horses.

Coincidentally, there is a building in Wudao Avenue that is very similar to a porcelain house called Geda Building. Unfortunately, it was under renovation when I came here. It seems that many tourists will confuse the two, and there is even a notice posted outside the Geda Building and signposts. Of course, there are obviously not as many porcelain tiles in Gedalou as there are in porcelain houses, which can be seen with the naked eye.

The five avenues are criss-crossed. It is best to plan the route before playing. I am not optimistic about the time. Some venues have missed the opening time or have not been found at all. Another place that impresses me is Minyuan Stadium, which is the first illuminated football stadium in China. The statue outside even looks a bit like the Hercules Cup.

I have liked football since I was a child, and I have known Tianjin Teda Football Club, but it seems that no one is playing football in this stadium, but there is an Internet celebrity corridor, which is especially suitable for taking pictures in the interlacing of light and shadow. It's still the same, a female model is missing, which is a bit regrettable.


Tianjin Radio and TV Tower

Tianjin Radio and TV Tower is one of the ten scenic spots in Tianjin, with a total height of 415.2 meters, the sixth tallest tower in the world and the fourth tallest tower in Asia. I also chose to come at night, and found that its tower body was not illuminated, and it was not very transparent to view the scenery in the foggy sky. If possible, it is better to come during the day.

"Tianta" integrates the functions of tourism, catering and entertainment, and radio and television transmission. When tourists visit, there will be staff taking the elevator to a fixed floor. The 360-degree panoramic sightseeing hall is very magnificent, and there are also some exhibits about the tower in the exhibition hall.

Next to the Tianta is the Luneng City Shopping Center, where you can get meals, go shopping, and have fun. The subway station can also be reached from the shopping center.


Italian style area

The Italian-style area, referred to as "Italian-style area", is the former Italian Concession, and now there are nearly 200 well-preserved European buildings, and it also has the former residences of Liang Qichao, Cao Yu, Li Shutong and many other celebrities. And because it is not far from Tianjin Railway Station, there are also a lot of tourists who come here, which has its own characteristics.

Yifeng District is the only large-scale Italian-style building complex in Asia, with many former residences of celebrities. But I think there are many specialty shops and restaurants here that are worth exploring. In short, it is somewhat similar to the Five Avenues, and more reasonable planning may be needed to check in all of them. But you can also bring some randomness like me, wherever you go.


Drum Tower (Old Town Museum, Yuansheng Crosstalk Teahouse)

The Drum Tower is very close to where I live, and there are many places to visit in the commercial street. I thought it was a Saturday, and the Guangdong Guild Hall is not open in the afternoon, so I missed it too. From the outside, the building here is not bad, because it is more mysterious because I can't go in. For the tourists who come later, if it is a weekend, you should plan it until the morning. I read the strategy before and thought that it was only closed on Sunday afternoon, but I didn't expect it to be on Saturday.

The old city museum next to it went in and took a look. The ticket was 5 yuan, and it was 50 yuan if you listen to cross talk. It was originally the house of Xu Puan, a comprador of the British merchant Tianjin Macquarie Foreign Company. It was built in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. It is the only well-preserved typical traditional residential courtyard in Tianjin. There are more than 3,600 cultural relics in the museum, which reproduces Tianjin. 600 years of urban development.

I didn't listen to the cross talk in the Old City Museum because my Tianjin pass included the cross talk performance in Yuansheng Tea House, and it was also in the Drum Tower. There are usually performances in the teahouse at night, but there are also performances on Saturday afternoons. I came to listen to the 14:55 show, and I can hear it until 16:50. I am no stranger to cross talk. My dad has taken me to watch programs such as "Spring Festival Gala" and "Quyuan Miscellaneous Altar" since I was a child. Cross talk is one of my favorite performances. The well-known Jiang Kun, Feng Gong, etc. are also influenced by my father and like them.

Yuansheng Tea House itself is the only remaining Qing-style tea garden restored on the original site in Tianjin. It was first built in the late Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, the popularity is very prosperous. I entered at half time. After checking the tickets, I ordered a plate of peanuts. I was having fun while peeling the shells. I found the pure joy and relaxation that had been lost for a long time.

After the performance, I also sent a message to my dad, and the father and son, who are not good at words, even chatted with emoticons. I think next time the two of us order a pot of tea together, peel peanuts and listen to jokes, it should be perfect, right?


利顺德博物馆

Tianjin Astor Hotel is the only luxury hotel in China with its own museum. Its glorious history makes Astor the hotel with the longest history in China, and it is famous at home and abroad as the first hotel in China. There is no way for the hotel to stay here, so the museum can be visited. My Tianjin pass can be entered directly by swiping the QR code.

The Astor Hotel has hosted many world leaders and witnessed many iconic historical events. These are reflected in the exhibition halls of the museum, which shows its influence and status at that time.

The Astor Hotel's first store in Huaxia deserves its name, because it is not just a hotel, but the most important thing is the history it bears and bears. Therefore, it is understandable to build a museum here.

I also stopped by the front hall of the hotel to have a look. The environment is excellent. In fact, the price is not bad. The average price of an ordinary room is about 700 yuan. It is not a bad idea to stay for one night occasionally.


Tianjin Eye

In the evening, I took a taxi from the hotel to Tianjin Eye, because there is no subway station around it. Tianjin Eye should be the best place to shoot night scenes in Tianjin, and everyone must have seen it in various promotional photos. It was a bit late when I came, but the dark night of deep winter always comes so fast. It is recommended to come in the evening when the Ferris wheel is just lit up.

The unique feature of the Tianjin Eye is the only Ferris wheel on a bridge in the world, a veritable landmark. Connecting Hebei District and Hongqiao District across the Haihe River, it is a ferris wheel built across the river and integrated with a bridge and a wheel, which has both sightseeing and transportation functions. The best angle to shoot it is near the King Kong Bridge 1.2km away, but the distance is a little far away, and the weather is not very clear that day.

The river had already frozen over, and many citizens directly punched a hole in it to fish in it.

There are also some beautiful lights in the night market of the Ferris wheel, which are suitable for taking pictures. There are already all kinds of snacks and delicacies. In such a cold day, it is inevitable that people want to consume and replenish some calories.


Tianjin Art Museum

On the last day, I planned to take the Wenqing route, and almost all the places I went to were indoor venues. Tianjin Art Museum, the first stop, is one of the most modern standard art exhibition halls in China. The interior and exterior of the building are simple and elegant, full of modern atmosphere. There are permanent and temporary exhibition spaces, ID cards are free of charge, and you can enter after security checks.

I saw two exhibitions, one was the Emma donated works exhibition, which exhibited 73 works of Emma Antiyevskaya. Emma was born on March 19, 1931, in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, into an intellectual family. He has held art exhibitions in Germany, Ukraine, Switzerland, and other countries. She is a world-renowned artist, and her paintings have been collected by museums and art galleries in many countries.
The world she paints is the color of her eyes and fingers. The exaggerated and bold colors and shapes look a little trendy now. I believe that many trendy brand clothes that young people love to wear are also inspired by this, right?

There is also an exhibition of Mucha's works on the fourth floor. It is a representative of the French Art Nouveau movement. It created brilliant poster achievements at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. It was called "the greatest decorative artist" by the New York Times reporter. . After Mucha's processing, all the female images appear sweet and elegant, with exquisite figure and full of youthful vitality. With such a delicate and elegant image, I didn't expect their author Mucha to be a man. This time I have gained knowledge.

You can also buy some derivatives of Mucha's works outside the exhibition hall, his fans must not miss it.


Tianjin Science and Technology Museum

The Tianjin Science and Technology Museum is next to the art museum. It is a parent-child paradise and a paradise for children. It is also open for free. The permanent exhibition hall of the museum area is divided into upper and lower floors. The five exhibition areas exhibit more than 300 pieces (sets) of popular science exhibits that are scientific, informative, interesting, and participatory. One of the reasons why I came here is to find children's fun.

When I was a child, I lived in a small county in Anhui, but there were no such things to play and see. Now looking back at the science and technology displayed, most of them are still popular science for children, which is understandable. Thinking about the fact that children in Tianjin have such a good place to practice their true knowledge, I am really envious, and I also like Tianjin.


There are so many museums in Tianjin. Let's put it this way, if you open the map software to search for museums, you can get countless results. With so many choices, the one I most want to visit is the Tianjin Postal Museum, which is located at No. 111 Jiefang Road, Heping District. Because in the 1990s, when I was still in elementary school, I caught up with the national stamp collecting craze, and the first literary hobby I cultivated was stamp collecting, which has been throughout my entire elementary school.

Although there were heavy stamps at that time, they were all those with huge circulation in the 1990s. The Penny Black (the first in the world) and the Great Dragon stamp (the first in China) were legends to me at that time, and the first monkey stamp of the Chinese zodiac was also expensive. Today, I have the honor to have a deeper understanding of them in the museum, which I dare not think about when I was a child.

The museum is divided into four exhibition halls: "Preface Hall", "Post Station and Other Communication Organization Hall", "Post Office" and "Philately Hall". The display content is divided into five stages from the time span, namely the ancient post post period, the modern postal period, the Qing postal period, the Chinese postal period, and the people's postal period. It is worthy of being the birthplace of modern Chinese postal services, a precious architectural relic in the history of modern Chinese postal services, and a historical witness to the establishment and development of modern Chinese postal services. Anyone who loves stamp collecting knows that the collections and exhibition halls here cannot be measured by price, and they are absolutely priceless.


Temple of Literature

There are many Confucian temples in many places, and they are temples commemorating the sages and sages of Confucianism represented by Confucius. The patterns of Confucian temples across the country are similar. Tianjin Confucian Temple was first built in the Ming Dynasty.

When I came, there were very few tourists. Only in spring and autumn, when the Confucian Temple held the Confucian ceremony, it was the busiest. If you are interested, you can learn about the content and time by yourself, and come to check in when the time comes.


Jinmen Hometown

The hometown of Jinmen is the last stop of this trip, I think the choice is very appropriate. Because this is the most New Year's place in Tianjin, you will go home to celebrate the New Year when you leave Tianjin! This ancient cultural block is already filled with various elements of the New Year, which is very suitable for the occasion.

It is full of folk performances, various time-honored brands, and Tianhou Temple, etc. are all worth checking in. I visited the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall, Folklore Museum, Tianhou Palace and so on. The block adheres to the operating characteristics of "Chinese flavor, Tianjin flavor, cultural flavor, and ancient flavor". Compared with museums, this place gave me a more marketable understanding of Tianjin.

In addition to tourists, there are also many local citizens here, and a large part of them come to buy new year's goods! The best seller may be the Spring Festival couplets! It's so booming that I want to take a few pictures home with me! However, when I finished writing this travel note, the year has passed, but I never expected that the beginning of 2020 would be such a "hell". Here, I wish everyone a happy Year of the Rat, and a hundred poisons will not invade...