Tianjin Ancient Canal Scenic Park

Tianjin Ancient Canal Scenic Park

Introduction Situated in the southern part of Yangliuqing Town, this section of the old Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs from west to east in an "M"-shaped pattern. A newly excavated canal connects with the old one, forming a circular waterway with a total length of 4.1 kilometers, stretching east from Erjing Road to South 14th Street. The old canal has been appropriately widened, with the top width of the channel reaching 40 meters. This not only provides a sense of open sightlines but also ensures an appropriate spatial scale between the water body and the buildings on both banks. The entire scenic area features eight major attractions, including an artificial lake connected to the canal, with the Wenchang Pavilion situated on a peninsula in the lake. Heading east leads to the newly built Ming-Qing Street, which ends at the Shi Family Courtyard. To the west lies the Imperial River Folk Street, reconstructed in an ancient style, followed by the Ancestral Hall of the An Family. After visiting the ancestral hall, visitors can board a boat to enjoy the scenery along the canal. As the boat proceeds, well-preserved sites such as the Guan Yu Temple, the Temple of Gratitude, and the Puliang Pagoda come into view.

Tianjin Xiqing District

Yangliuqing Town: Yangliuqing Town is located at a strategic point near the capital, serving as the seat of the Xiqing District government and functioning as the political, economic, and cultural center of the district. It lies in the western part of Tianjin, bordering Zhongbei Town and Yangliuqing Farm to the east, Zhangjiawo Town to the south, Xinkou Town to the southwest, Wuqing District to the northwest, and Beichen District to the north. The town covers an area of 64 square kilometers, with the built-up urban area spanning 13 square kilometers. The town government administers 25 administrative villages and streets, along with 29 neighborhood committees, and has a total population of 120,000, making it the largest town in Tianjin and the Bohai Economic Rim.

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