Tianjin, one of China’s four municipalities, is the biggest coastal open city in North China and the economic center in the Bohai Sea Region. It is also a famous Chinese historical and cultural city.

The city has a long and illustrious history, and the marks that the past has imprinted upon the place can still be seen today. Notable history of the city began with the excavation of the Grand Canal in the Sui Dynasty. At this time, Tianjin was considered as one of China's most important military fortresses. Any foreigners would have to get through Tianjin for direct access to the... Read Full Story »