The Origin of Tianjin (Tianhougong)

The Ancient Cultural Street, with Tianhougong (palace of heavenly empress) as the center, starts with a decorated archway. Here was already a place of human habitation 800 years ago. Tianjin can be traced back to Jin Dynasty (1115-1234). At that time, Tianjin was called Zhigu Village. The city we see today just developed and extended out from this area. A leisurely walk through the street exposes you to history and culture. You feel irresistibly enticed to trace the origin of the city.