subject: Jinmen Guli A Wonderful Display Of Tianjins Culture [print this page] The beauty of Tianjin is prevalent in its natural wonders, architecture, culture and people. As a coastal city of China, Tianjin offers a diverse array of seafood to sample, beautiful beaches and plenty of fresh air. Explore the many tourist attractions in Tianjin, such as the Seaside Amusement Park, Water Park, Central Park, Tianjin Museum and Tianjin Opera House. Shopping is something every tourist will want to do when on holiday, to pick up something unique and original from the city, a memento of your travels or a hunt for bargain items.
There are many streets and districts dedicated to shopping, make a selection from plush mega malls to traditional street market places. Such areas include the Jinmen Guli, Gulou Street, Heping Road and Jinhui Shopping Square. Popular malls include Quanye Chang and Isetan Department Store.
Some of the biggest antique markets and largest collections can be found in Tianjin. Combining traditional architecture, culture and beautiful things to purchase is Jinmen Guli. Imitating architecture from the Qing dynasty, visitors will find traditional shops selling a number of items on this road. If one were to look closely at the buildings, you would notice that the structures are made up of blue bricks and the door posts and windows feature intricate paintings of Chinese folklore.
Popular purchases from Jinmen Guli include antiques, jade, pottery, local handicrafts, tea, sculptures and kites. With a history of over 600 years, this street also offers a range of local cuisine to be sampled.
During the Chinese New Year this pedestrian street is alive with decorations and a range of wares that are only for sale during this time of year. It is unusual to see traditional performances on Jinmen Guli during the New Year celebrations such as silt walking, dragon dances and land boat dances.
Looking for Tianjin hotels? Raffles Tianjin is a legendary hotel in Tianjin that caters to the most discerning of travellers. Providing easy access to numerous shopping, business and entertainment districts, this hotel remains a preferred choice among business and leisure travellers alike.
