Yangliuqing Ming-Qing Street

　　   Yangliuqing Ming-Qing Street (also known as the Folk Culture Tourism Street) is situated in the heart of the Yangliuqing Folk Tourism Area in Xiqing District, Tianjin. It faces Liukou Road to the east, neighbors the Shi Family Courtyard to the west, borders the Imperial River scenic area to the south, and adjoins the Phase II Classical Folk Square of Ming-Qing Street, which is under development, to the north. Ming-Qing Street (Phase I) covers an area of 12 mu, with a built-up area of 10,000 square meters, stretching 156 meters from east to west and 50 meters from north to south. Its layout follows the style of traditional northern Chinese commercial streets, combining long street and gourd-shaped architectural patterns. The design features higher elevations in the east and lower in the west, with the overall structure being two stories and partially three stories. Constructed according to "Ming-Qing architectural methods," it is built with brick and wood, featuring blue bricks and tiles with precisely matched joints. The entire complex is beautifully arranged. Except for the large-style roofing at the eastern and western ends, the rest employs smaller-style designs. The widest part of the street is less than ten meters, while the narrowest is seven meters. The winding, zigzag layout symbolizes wealth accumulation and draws inspiration from Ming-style architecture. About 60% of the buildings are painted, while the rest maintain the Qing-style aesthetic with brown tones and purple window frames. The completion and opening of Yangliuqing Ming-Qing Street undoubtedly adds another splendid tourist attraction to the beautiful city of Tianjin.

　　   Yangliuqing is blessed with natural beauty and cultural richness. It is home to the world-renowned Yangliuqing New Year paintings; distinctive local crafts such as Yangliuqing kites and paper-cutting; vibrant folk customs and a pleasant environment; clusters of traditional residences with significant historical and cultural value; and countless cultural elements with deep historical roots.

　　   Ming-Qing Street is located right in the center of the Yangliuqing Folk Tourism Area, surrounded by nearly ten attractions, including: “One Courtyard” – the Shi Family Courtyard; “One River” – the Imperial River; “One Pavilion” – the Wenchang Pavilion; “One Temple” – the Bao'en Temple; “One Shrine” – the Guan Yu Temple; “One Home” – the Imperial River Folk House; “One Hall” – the Ancestral Hall of the An Family; and “One Museum” – the Exhibition Hall of the Former Headquarters of the Pingjin Campaign Tianjin Front Command. With its rich historical heritage, unique folk traditions, diverse tourist attractions, and comprehensive supporting facilities, Ming-Qing Street fully showcases the boundless commercial potential of its prime location.