Five Great Avenues
Tianjin Region · China
Five Great Avenue refers to a rectangular region in the Heping District which is formed by five main streets crisscrossed: Machang Street, MunanStreet, Dali Street, Changde Street and Chongqing Street from east to west. In this former concession, there are 22 roads with a total length of 17 kilometers and a total area of 1.28 square meters.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Five Great Avenues (Wuda Dao)
Welcome to the Five Great Avenues, or Wuda Dao, a historical district that serves as a profound architectural testament to Tianjin's complex colonial past. As we stand here in the southern part of the downtown area, we are…
Listen in the app2Machang Road — The Avenue of Horses and Diplomats
We begin our detailed exploration on Machang Road, or Machang Dao, which holds a special place in my scholarly interest. This road is the oldest and longest among the five great avenues, tracing its origins back to the late 19th…
Listen in the app3Munan Road — The Architectural Heart of the District
Moving south to Munan Road, or Munan Dao, we encounter what many consider to be the aesthetic heart of the district. If Machang Road is the avenue of history, Munan Road is the avenue of art and elegance. …
Listen in the app4Minyuan Stadium — The Civic Center of Wuda Dao
At the rough center point of our exploration stands the Minyuan Stadium, a landmark that provides a fascinating contrast to the residential villas we have been admiring. This is not just a sports facility; it is a civic anchor…
Listen in the app5Chongqing Road — A Path of History and Secrecy
Continuing our scholarly walk, we arrive at Chongqing Road, formerly known as Edinburgh Road during the British administration. This street offers a slightly different character than the grand avenues of Machang and Munan. …
Listen in the app6Dali Road — The Avenue of the Elite
Our final stop among the primary avenues is Dali Road, another vital artery in this 'architectural wonderland.' Dali Road is often characterized by its grander, more formal villas, many of which now serve as government offices,…
Listen in the app7Closing
As our scholarly tour of the Five Great Avenues comes to a close, we find ourselves back where we started, but hopefully with a much deeper understanding of this remarkable district. Wuda Dao is more than just a collection of old…
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What is Five Great Avenues?
Five Great Avenues is a place in Tianjin Region · China with 7 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 | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.1124, 117.2040 |
| Last updated |
