TIANJIN, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Tianjin, named during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), means "the ford where the emperor crossed the river." Historically a strategic military and trade center, it was officially founded in 1404. By the Ming Dynasty's Zhengde era (1506-1521), it had grown into a major transportation hub.
In modern times, Tianjin has become a leader in industry, finance, and education, marking numerous "firsts" in China. By the mid-20th century, it had developed into a key industrial and commercial center in northern China, driving significant regional economic progress. It benefits from its long history and has abundant cultural and tourism resources, involving aspects of architecture, cuisine, and dialects, among others, attracting many tourists from home and abroad. Let's take a breathtaking tour of amazing Tianjin and forge ahead on a new journey.
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