Jinwan Square
Tianjin Region · China
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel or Tianjin International Cruise Port.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Jinwan Square1:41
Welcome to Jinwan Square, perhaps the most visually representative spot of Tianjin's unique identity as a 'Global City with a Local Soul.' As we stand here on the banks of the Hai River, you are witnessing a breathtaking…
Listen in the app2The Riverside Promenade — A Study in Urban Flow1:32
Let us begin our walk along the river’s edge. The Hai River promenade is the primary artery of Jinwan Square’s social life. …
Listen in the app3The Goubuli Tradition — A Taste of Tianjin History1:29
As we walk toward the heart of the square, we encounter a name that is synonymous with Tianjin: Goubuli. This famous restaurant, located here in a grand, European-style building, specializes in 'baozi'—steamed stuffed buns. …
Listen in the app4Jiefong Bridge — The Steel Gateway1:28
Looking just downstream from Jinwan Square, you will see the iconic Jiefong Bridge, also known as the Liberation Bridge. Built in 1927, this is a rare example of a bascule bridge—one that can open in the center to allow large…
Listen in the app5Architecture and Ambition — The Beaux-Arts Influence1:33
The buildings surrounding Jinwan Square deserve a closer look. While many are modern constructions, they are built in a strictly classical European style, primarily influenced by the Beaux-Arts movement. …
Listen in the app6The Urban Skyline — Tianjin as a Modern Metropolis1:25
Turning our back to the river for a moment, we look up at the towering skyscrapers that flank Jinwan Square. This is the 'New Tianjin.' The contrast is startling—from the 19th-century elegance of the square to the 21st-century…
Listen in the app7The Railway Station — Gateway to the North1:26
Finally, we look across the river to the Tianjin Railway Station. This is one of the most important transport hubs in China, connecting the capital, Beijing, to the northeast of the country. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:22
As the sun begins to set over Jinwan Square and the lights of the skyscrapers start to flicker into life, we conclude our exploration of this remarkable riverfront. We have walked the promenade, tasted the history of the Goubuli…
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What is Jinwan Square?
Jinwan Square is a place in Tianjin Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tianjin Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 56 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.0358, 117.3037 |
| Last updated |