What are the historical towns in Tianjin?

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1. Beitang Ancient Town, Tianjin.

Tianjin Beitang Ancient Town was established and flourished almost at the same time as the Ming Dynasty.

"A small fishing village is half the history of the late Qing Dynasty", this is the conclusion reached by historians. Indeed, Beitang Ancient Town once played a decisive role in the modern history of China. Although it was a humiliating and tragic history, every major event it experienced was closely related to the future and destiny of the country. It is like a big stage of history, with many modern historical figures taking the stage, performing dignified human tragedies and comedies. It is precisely after six hundred years of vicissitudes that it has become a condensed modern history of China, and it has also left Beitang with endless charm. ?

2. Tianjin Ancient Culture Street.

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street is located outside the east gate of the northeast corner of Nankai District and on the west bank of Haihe River. It is a commercial pedestrian street. It is now one of the ten scenic spots in Jinmen.

As one of the ten scenic spots in Tianjin, Tianjin Ancient Culture Street has always adhered to the business characteristics of "Chinese flavor, Tianjin flavor, cultural flavor, ancient flavor" and mainly sells cultural supplies. There are nearly a hundred shops in Ancient Culture Street.

It was completed and opened on New Year's Day in 1986. Since ancient times, this area has been Tianjin's largest trade and New Year market. Every spring, Tianjin's grand imperial gathering - the auspicious birthday of the Empress - is held here, with performances such as stilts, dragon lanterns, land boats, and lion dances. In the newly built Ancient Culture Street, except for the archways at both ends and the theater building in front of the palace, which are imitations of large Qing-style buildings, the remaining nearly 100 houses are all imitations of small ancient folk buildings of the Qing Dynasty.

The "Imperial Meeting" in Ancient Culture Street is also a well-known traditional event. "Huang Hui" was originally called "Empress Hui". According to legend, the 23rd day of the third lunar month is the birthday of the goddess of the sea in Thean Hou Temple. Starting from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, the festival took place for four days before the birthday of the Goddess of the Sea. At this time, folk Dharma Drum Association, Da Le Association, Heling Association, Chongge Association, Zhongfan Association, Stilt Association, etc. perform various skills along the street, presenting a grand occasion. After the ancient culture street was restored, the "Imperial Meeting" was restored every year on March 23rd of the lunar calendar. On this day, performances such as dragon lanterns, stilts, land boats, yangko, Dharma drums, Chinese flags, lion dances and martial arts are the main performances. The streets are bustling and lively, becoming a grand event that enriches the cultural life of citizens. The ancient cultural street "connecting the markets" cannot be left out, although there are all kinds of handicrafts from all over the motherland and Tianjin. Among them, Yangliuqing paintings, "Clay Figurine Zhang" painted sculptures and "Kite Wei" kites with strong local characteristics of Tianjin are the most famous.

3. Tianjin Yangliuqing Ancient Town Style Street.

It is located in the south of Yangliuqing Town, a thousand-year-old town, and west of Guangming Road. It is adjacent to the majestic Wenchang Pavilion in the east, the Shi Family Courtyard, the "No. 1 House in Jinxi", to the west, and the ancient Nan Canal to the south.

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The street covers a total area of ??12.041 acres, with a usable area of ??more than 8027.65 square meters. It is a group of blue bricks and gray tiles with polished bricks and seams that imitate the commercial buildings of the Qing Dynasty. The complex adopts a building model that combines the long street and gourd-can style. It is mainly two floors, with one or three floors in some parts. There is an antique bluestone archway built on the street, which is the best stone archway in China, as well as a street theater and various shops with the ancient style of the Qing Dynasty. Ming and Qing Street is a commercial and tourist street located in the "center" of Yangliuqing Folk Tourism Area. It is the only way to visit various scenic spots. It will be developed into a golden street integrating ancient culture, tourism, commerce and film in Tianjin. A specialized market for elite cultural supplies, handicrafts, and folk art, recreating the prosperous commercial street scene of the ancient town of Yangliuqing in the Qing Dynasty.

4. Gegu Town, Jinnan District, Tianjin City.

Gegu Town, Jinnan District, Tianjin City is one of the "Eight Ancient Towns" in North China in history. It has been a famous flood and drought dock and trade goods distribution center in Tianjin since the Ming Dynasty. Due to the developed water transportation, most residents of Gegu Town make a living in the shipping industry. During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, local wealthy businessmen and the government came forward to place the statue of the God of Poseidon (Mazu) in an official sedan during the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival, and it was carried along the street to watch the lanterns. This move attracted a large number of boat people to come to pray and pray for the Goddess of Poseidon. Boat people travel safely. According to the "Baojia Illustrations of the Daoguang Period of the Qing Dynasty", there are eighteen temples in Gegu, among which the Niangniang Temple and the Tanah Lot Temple are particularly popular. In the temple, the empresses who were incarnated by the Queen of Heaven have different expressions and perform their respective duties.

The belief in Queen of Heaven has subsequently led to the colorful activities of honoring the shrine fire. The Gegu Baochaan has long been famous for its majestic momentum and splendor.

According to historical records: the temple in Gegu was built in the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the Qing Dynasty. The largest temple is the Niangniang Temple, covering an area of ??more than 6 acres, with green trees, red walls, and towering pavilions. The main hall is illuminated by candlelight and filled with smoke. The local chronicles of the Ming Dynasty stated that "the four temples of the country are the Four Tripods", the Gegu Empress Temple in the east and the Tianjin Tianhou Palace in the west. Among the four temples, only the Gegu Empress Temple is a "full temple", and only one temple is dedicated to other places. , and the offerings in Gegu are complete, with as many as 12 empresses. Sitting in the middle are the three incarnations of Bixia Yuanjun: Bixiao, Yunxiao, and Qiongxiao. Sitting on the left and right are the Empress of Eyes, Empress of Descendants, and seven other empresses standing on the east and west sides. To the east is Tianming Nianglang, who is near the main seat, followed by Taishan Empress, Tianfei Empress, and Huoling Empress; and to the west is the Empress of Heaven. The Guiling Goddess, followed by the Douzhuang Goddess and the Sui Sui Goddess, were the first to have this temple, which also gave rise to the sacrificial celebration for the Goddess - "Running Chariot". To this day, during the Spring Festival every year, the "Running Chariot" is still preserved here. chariot" custom.

5. Other ancient towns: Xiaozhan Town, Xincheng Town, Wangwenzhuang Town, Dasi Town, Yangliuqing Town, Junliang Town, Dabizhuang Town, Chitu Town, Beicang Town and other ancient towns.

6. Ancient towns around Tianjin.

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