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| A Brief introduction to Tianjin |
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Tianjin is located in the northeastern part of the North China Plain, bordering on the east by the Bohai Sea. Tianjin is an important gateway to Beijing. As one of China's four municipalities under the direct jurisdiction of the State Council, Tianjin covers an area of more than 11,000 square kilometers. The 72km-long Haihe River meanders its way through the city proper. Tianjin is a famous historical and cultural city of China. Nankai University is the Alma Mater of the Premier Zhou Enlai. The Tianjin History Museum and the Art Gallery are renowned for their vast collections of precious cultural artifacts. The city also enjoys a high prestige for its arts and crafts, such as the Yangliuqing New Year Paintings, painted sculptures, kites and carpets. Major places of cultural interest include the Ancient Cultural Street, the Food Street, and the Tianjin Science and Technology Center, the ancient Great Wall at Huangyan Pass, the Panshan Mountain, and the Shi Family's Courtyard House. |
