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Tianjin
For lack of creativity I couldn't think of a better title. This picture is exactly how I remember Tianjin
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Jintang Qiao
Tianjin is famous for its many bridges, all of which have a unique story and style. This one was first built in 1906 by the British
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Tianjin Eye
Inspired by the London eye, Tianjin has its own Ferris wheel
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St. Regis
Unique design for a great hotel
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Light Bars
Jintang Bridge has been renovated many times. Currently it features modern glass light tubes
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A City of Contrasts
This old footbridge is just one of many remains that clash with modern architecture surrounding it
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Air Quality
Situated right next to Beijing, Tianjin is known for some of the worst air pollution in China
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New Buildings Coming
Tianjin is rich in various architecture styles. Construction sites are plenty, it is impossible to imagine what the city will look like in 10 years
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Hope
A dove flying for freedom and a better life in Tianjin
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Fishermen
Just because the river freezes over that doesn't mean you can't catch fish
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Catch
This man caught a fish after punching a hole into the frozen river and throwing a net into it
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Tian Zhu
This catholic church holds its own between two shopping halls. Just one of the many Western influences in Tianjin
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Chandelier
Western culture is often misunderstood with luxury and bad taste
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Entrance
Quite the fancy entrance hall for some of the wealthier citizens
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Diao Qian
Red papers are hung up on the Windows for Chinese New Year - a Tianjin tradition. Few days later they are thrown to the ground, resembling money falling from the sky
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Jiaozi
During Chinese New Year it is absolutely important to eat dumplings. Hard to believe, but after a lot of practice these jiaozi were folded by me
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Curve
This part of the river Haihe is fully frozen over Chinese New Year
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Estuary
Three rivers come together
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Red and Blue
During nighttime Tianjin lights up in all kinds of colors