In pics: century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin-Xinhua

In pics: century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin

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2026-01-02 16:23:12

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows a view of the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China. Located on the south bank of the Haihe River in Tianjin, the century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block used to be a neighborhood where many banks clustered. Now, the streets there decorated with festive lights have attracted many tourists for a citywalk during the New Year's Day holiday. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows the Astor Hotel Tianjin standing in the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China. Located on the south bank of the Haihe River in Tianjin, the century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block used to be a neighborhood where many banks clustered. Now, the streets there decorated with festive lights have attracted many tourists for a citywalk during the New Year's Day holiday. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Tourists visit the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 1, 2026. Located on the south bank of the Haihe River in Tianjin, the century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block used to be a neighborhood where many banks clustered. Now, the streets there decorated with festive lights have attracted many tourists for a citywalk during the New Year's Day holiday. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Tourists take selfies at the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 1, 2026. Located on the south bank of the Haihe River in Tianjin, the century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block used to be a neighborhood where many banks clustered. Now, the streets there decorated with festive lights have attracted many tourists for a citywalk during the New Year's Day holiday. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

Tourists visit the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 1, 2026. Located on the south bank of the Haihe River in Tianjin, the century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block used to be a neighborhood where many banks clustered. Now, the streets there decorated with festive lights have attracted many tourists for a citywalk during the New Year's Day holiday. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

A tourist poses for photos at the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 1, 2026. Located on the south bank of the Haihe River in Tianjin, the century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block used to be a neighborhood where many banks clustered. Now, the streets there decorated with festive lights have attracted many tourists for a citywalk during the New Year's Day holiday. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

People enjoy meals at a restaurant in the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 1, 2026. Located on the south bank of the Haihe River in Tianjin, the century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block used to be a neighborhood where many banks clustered. Now, the streets there decorated with festive lights have attracted many tourists for a citywalk during the New Year's Day holiday. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

A mother reads a book to her son at a library in the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 2, 2026. Located on the south bank of the Haihe River in Tianjin, the century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block used to be a neighborhood where many banks clustered. Now, the streets there decorated with festive lights have attracted many tourists for a citywalk during the New Year's Day holiday. (Xinhua/Li Ran)