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Although it is primarily a shopping boulevard, the Ancient Culture Street also features buildings with distinctive architectural features and other cultural attractions. Visitors will also be enthralled by the opportunity to purchase different kinds of folk handicrafts and taste the delectable local snack foods. As you walk along this charming avenue you will be able to observe magnificent replica architecture that simulates the architectural styles of the Qing era.
Occupying the centre of the avenue is the esteemed Tianhou Palace. Initially constructed as far back as 1326, this attraction is one of just three Mazu shrines on the globe. Today this striking building houses the Folk Museum of Tianjin, which displays a captivating array of cultural artefacts from ancient periods as well as a selection of intriguing folk handicrafts. Another fascinating feature is the splendid Yuhuang Cabinet which dates to the Ming era. From the upper floor of this structure visitors will be able to enjoy panoramic views over the street.
If you look closely you will notice that all of the buildings to be seen in the avenue have been constructed with special blue bricks. Visitors will also observe that the windows and doors of the buildings are embellished with colourful paintings. These illustrations depict tales from Chinese literature as well as historical personages and features of nature such as birds and flowers.
Visitors will also find innumerable shops selling a diverse array of Chinese folk handicraft creations. These items include paintings, sculptures, pottery, jade items and other assorted curios. Visitors should also make it a point to taste the enticing local snacks which include such delights as steamed dumplings, tea soup and fried cakes.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
