Situated in the lower reaches
of the Haihe River and facing the Bohai Sea to the east , Tianjin
is the important industrial and commercial centre in North China
, one of the four municipalities directly under the central government.
Area : over 11000 km2.
Tianjin
has a relative flat terrain sloping from north to south. It enjoys
distinct four seasons in a year,but autumn is the best season. The
annual mean temperature is about 13'C, and the annual precipitation
is 500-700 mm.
Tianjin
is a famous cultural city with a long history. The main scenic sites
include Mt.Panshan Scenic Area , Dole Temple , Huangyaguan Great
Wall , Wanghai Tower and Dagukou Fort. Besides, Confucian Temple,
Grand Mosque, Food Street and Ancient Cultural Street are also interesting
places.
The
specialities in Tianjin include carpet, Yangliuqing New Year Pictures,ect.
