Experience the ancient and western culture of Tianjin on a stroll around the city – Ancient Culture Street and Italian Style Street

Tianjin is a city where modern urban streets and historic areas blend seamlessly together, and two must-sees are the Ancient Culture Street and the Italian Style Street. ⸻ 🏮 Ancient Culture Street (Kobun Kagai) Stepping through the brick gate, you'll feel as if you've traveled back in time. This area recreates the streetscape of the Qing Dynasty, and traditional buildings are lined with shops selling crafts, tea, calligraphy, paintings, and antiques. You can also enjoy Tianjin specialty snacks like sesame candy and fried pastries at food stalls. Recommendation: The flagship store of Goubuli Baozi (Goubuli Baozi) is nearby, so be sure to try the juicy Tianjin xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). ⸻ 🇮🇹 Italian Style Street (Italia Fuugai) This area retains strong traces of Tianjin's days as a foreign concession. Lined with European-style buildings and dotted with cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, just walking around the area will make you feel like you're traveling abroad. The lights are on at night, making it even more romantic. Recommendation: Enjoy an espresso at a cafe with terrace seating while leisurely watching the people passing by. It's also perfect for taking nighttime photos. ⸻ Both are within walking distance, so a trip that combines historical exploration in the Ancient Culture Street during the day with a stylish dinner in the Italian Style Street at night is a surefire way to experience both Tianjin's ancient and Western cultures in one day.