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Ancient Culture Street (Gu Wenhua Jie)

Gongnan Main Street, Nankai District, Tianjin 300100, China
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Ranked #1 of 94 shopping in Tianjin
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Malls
Description: Cultural and tourist area recreates an ancient Chinese street with many colorful shops and temples.
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

As many have said, this is worth the walk and a good experience, but nothing overly special. The goods range from the standard souvenirs and silk found throughout major Chinese cities to some shops that were more unique. Nonetheless, it's worth walking around to check out if you have some time to kill or need to pick up souvenirs for... More

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Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

This is a good place to buy souvenirs or just walk around the streets & take pictures. Definitely good experience.

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Beijing, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012

very little of interest to buy. Junky products that can be bought in Beijing markets at better price and with a much bigger choice.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

I reality this is a new site made to look old, or at least that's the way I see it. Close to a riverside walk, so a convenient place to drop in to and take a look around. Take your time if shopping and dint forever to bargain. There will be multiple versions of items up and down the street.

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Hong Kong
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

getting too commercial... not really attractive... though the snacks offered by the hawker stalls outside at the entrances of the street were good.

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Dusseldorf/Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

You'll get -at low prices- the souvenirs you were looking for, have plenty spots to get a bite and get an impression of life in good old China.

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Frankfurt, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Typical tourist spot where you can get a lot of typical chinese items, like brushes or hand carved chops with your name etc

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

This street offers all you want to see in Tianjin, from local handcraft to local food. I recommend this be on the top of your list.

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Gold Coast
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

This area is where the Chinese locals go u will get your cheaper stuff here bought some beautiful silk material.

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Beijing, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

I enjoyed strolling in this area. The merchants were friendly and not pushy or grabby. They didn't yell at you to come into their shop areas. Although this was the National Day holiday week, the crowds weren't too bad. Lots of old and new Chinese trinkets to look at and/or purchase.

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