Formerly known as Tientsin
Tianjin, abbreviated as "Jin" and also known as Jingu and Jinmen, is one of the four municipalities directly under the central government in China. It is also a national central city, a megacity, and the largest port city in the north. Located in the northeastern part of the North China Plain, Tianjin borders the Bohai Sea to the east, the Yanshan Mountains to the north, and the capital city of Beijing to the west. It is the confluence and estuary of the five major tributaries of the Haihe River, and is known as the "lower end of nine rivers" and "the hub of rivers and seas". The total area of the city is approximately 11,966.45 square kilometers, and it currently administers 16 districts, including Binhai New Area, Heping District, Hedong District, Hexi District, Nankai District, Hebei District, Hongqiao District, Dongli District, Xiqing District, Jinnan District, Beichen District, Wuqing District, Baodi District, Jinghai District, Ninghe District, and Jizhou District
The history of Tianjin can be traced back to the establishment of "Zhigu Village" during the Jin and Yuan dynasties, but its official founding as a city began in the second year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1404). In commemoration of Emperor Yongle Zhu Di's crossing the Yangtze River southward during the "Battle of Jingnan," the city was named "Tianjin," meaning "the place where the emperor crossed." Tianjin Wei was established to guard the capital, marking a history of over 620 years since its founding. During the Qing Dynasty, it was upgraded to Tianjin Prefecture. After the signing of the "Treaty of Peking" in 1860, Tianjin was forced to open its port and became an important trading port in northern modern China and a significant base for the Westernization Movement. Nine countries, including Britain, France, and Germany, established concessions here, forming a unique blend of Chinese and Western urban styles.
As one of the birthplaces of modern industry, education, and transportation in China, Tianjin gave birth to China's first modern university, Beiyang University Hall (the predecessor of today's Tianjin University), the first self-built railway, the Tangxu Railway, the earliest telegraph and telephone system, and the modern postal system. It is known as the "microcosm of modern Chinese history". After the reform and opening up, Tianjin was listed as one of the first coastal open cities. Now it serves as the core area of international shipping in the north, a demonstration area for financial innovation and operation, and an advanced manufacturing and research and development base, achieving remarkable economic and social development.
Tianjin not only boasts a rich cultural heritage but also features numerous iconic landmarks, such as the "Tianjin Eye" Ferris wheel spanning the Haihe River, the porcelain-encrusted Porcelain House, Ancient Cultural Street, and Drum Tower, showcasing the city's historical charm and modern vitality. Meanwhile, specialty snacks like Jianbing Guozi (pancake fruit) and Eardrum Eye Fried Cake are also popular among tourists, constituting a unique picture of Tianjin life.
Tianjin is currently the only city in the world that boasts two skyscrapers over 500 meters with Architecturally Topped Out - Tianjin 117 Building and Tianjin CTF Finance Center
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