Tianjin Da Hutong Commercial Area

　　Originally Yugui Street, stretching over 700 meters and situated outside the old Jiumen Gate of Tianjin, it was one of the city’s earliest commercial districts. Many clothing wholesalers gathered here, such as Chengtai Clothing Store and Wensheng Clothing Store. At the same time, numerous tailor shops for both custom and ready-made garments thrived in the area, attracting visitors from other regions who came specifically to buy new and used clothes. By the 1920s, Yugui Street had reached its peak development and became known as a “silver nest.” Industries such as silk, woolen textiles, satin, and furs successively moved into the street and quickly dominated the market. At that time, 12 of Tianjin’s most famous large silk and satin shops were located on Yugui Street, with eight of them situated there. “In Tianjin, among its merchants, Yugui Street stands out for its prosperity” — this saying described the scene back then. Now, what was once Yugui Street has gradually evolved into the Da Hutong Commercial District, forming the most important commodity distribution hub in northern China. It recreates the commercial ambiance of Tianjin’s commercial birthplace and historic street — Yugui Street — establishing a development framework of “a city within a city, a market within a market.”

　　A hub for small commodities wholesale in Tianjin, where you can find a wide variety of goods.

　　Address: Hebei Avenue, Hongqiao District, Tianjin (near Ancient Culture Street)

　　Type: Shopping district & market