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| Tianjin is one of the biggest and populous cities of | | | | for folk crafts, and not just one or two shops but |
| China set towards the northeast of the country | | | | hundreds of them selling a mountain of traditional |
| packed with a great array of shopping choices. | | | | handicrafts. |
| From quaint to modern, budget to upscale and | | | | While collecting your haul of souvenirs and gifts |
| plain street vendors to dazzling malls, shopping in | | | | donât forget to hunt for some traditional |
| Tianjin can be both exciting and exhilarating. | | | | paintings and painted sculptures. And |
| So what are the best shopping precincts in | | | | thatâs not all. The street is also packed |
| Tianjin? They include Friendship Department Store, | | | | with Chinese curios, beautifully designed potteries |
| Parkson Shopping Centre, Jinhui Shopping Square, | | | | and jade works among other aesthetic crafts. |
| Shenyang Dao Antique Market. You will also find | | | | But how can you continue your shopping spree on |
| supermarkets of retail giants in the world like | | | | an empty stomach? Guwenhua Jie is not all about |
| Wal-Mart and Carrefour in Tianjin. But if you are | | | | folk crafts, as there is a host of mouth watering |
| looking for a more cultural dose to spice up your | | | | local snacks and drinks waiting to be savoured by |
| shopping experience then come to the Guwenhua | | | | you. Among them you definitely ought to try out |
| Jie also known as the Ancient Culture Street. | | | | the Tianjinâs gourmet specials like Goubuli |
| Guwenhua Jie runs on the west bank of Haihe | | | | Baozi and Erduoyan Zhagao. Goubuli Baozi |
| River and is located in the Nankai District of | | | | translates to steamed stuffed bun while Erduoyan |
| Tianjin. It is a street with a rich history spanning | | | | Zhagao literally means Ear-hole Fried Cake. Both |
| six centuries. Guwenhua Jie was renovated and | | | | will bring you heavenly flavours and melt in your |
| expanded in the 1980s and formally opened in | | | | mouth as you munch on. |
| 1986. The street straddles about half a kilometre | | | | Drop by on March 23rd and you can even enjoy |
| starting from Gongbei Avenue and ending at | | | | the spirit of Huanghui Fair that comes to this |
| Gongnan Avenue. Right in the middle of this street | | | | street every year on this day. There will be huge |
| is the famous Taoist temple known as Tianhou | | | | and spellbinding dragon lanterns, stunts of stilt |
| Palace dedicated to the Goddess Tianhou. | | | | walkers, surprises of land boats and mesmerizing |
| A stroll along the Ancient Culture Street of Tianjin | | | | lion dances. Be sure to have your camera ready |
| will take you to the heart of Chinese architecture | | | | and eyes opened wide to capture every moment. |
| as the street is teeming with traditional buildings | | | | If a little splurge is fine with you then reserve a |
| and decor. Some of its buildings are centuries old | | | | luxury hotel Tianjin. And if you would prefer |
| and are covered in vivid paintings and motifs. The | | | | wonderful vistas of the cityscape from a high |
| familiar Chinese red lantern dazzles throughout the | | | | altitude then Raffles Tianjin would be the best. |
| street gathered in festoons in front of shops and | | | | Presently reigning as the highest penthouse hotel |
| canopying the street. You will also see some fine | | | | in Tianjin, this elegant hotel sits at the top of |
| painted clay sculptures clad in striking costumes, | | | | Tianjin Centre, snuggled in the midst of shopping |
| making various poses and expressions. | | | | and business districts. A luxury shopping mall at |
| Just walking along Guwenhua Jie wonât | | | | your doorstep and all the major transport means |
| be enough since you will be missing a lot if you | | | | only minutes away, you can look forward to a |
| donât check out its countless shops. The | | | | great holiday while staying at Raffles Tianjin. |