tianjin tour

Grade 11 WAB students in Tianjin (13 Feb 2012)洋鬼子 Foreign Devils

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9 Concessions in Tianjin

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The Tour began with Louie Liu

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Catholic Cathedral Notre Dame des Victoires first built in 1869, rebuilt in 1898

after the first burning, and the second time in 1904. Site of Tianjin Massacre.

under renovation

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Wanghailou Church, or Shengmu Desheng Tang (Notre Dame des Victoires),

Jingzhonghe Street @ Shizilin Bridge.before renovation

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Built in 1906, this is the only bridge in China with three bay rolling equipment which allows it to swing open for river

traffic.

Jintang Bridge

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Jintang Bridge pivoted open from July 2009

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Typical architecture in the concession

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Progress

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The new Italian Concession

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More Italian Concession

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Roundabout in theItalian Concession

@ Minzu Plaza of Winged Victory

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Architecture details

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Simulations of the past: cobblestones and electric tram

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French Catholic Church built by French Jesuit

missionaries from 1913-1916 Known today as Xikai Church

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Entrance and main aisleboth images by Christine Lo CC BY-NC 2.0

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Local kiosk

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Tianjin Train Station

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Jiefang Bridge near the train station

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The frozen Hai He: ice fishing and a footpath

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On the frozen Hai He in front of Jiefang Bridge

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International Bridge The former French Bridge or Old Dragon Head Bridge, built in 1902 and rebuilt in

1926.

Jiefang (Liberation) Bridge, May 2009

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More Tianjin sights

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A well-preserved landmark from the Qing period on Jiefang Lu.

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Former Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Tianjin.

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More Concession Architecture

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The Astor Hotel

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The refurbished Astor Hotel

Since its grand opening in 1863, this classic, Victorian style hotel has hosted

Dr Sun Yat Sen, President Herbert Hoover, Pu Yi, and many other dignitaries.

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Glimpses of the old Astor: halls and elevator

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Artifacts in the Astor Museum

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Hands-on ArtifactsChristine Lo CC BY-NC 2.0

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Stairwell in the Astor

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A relaxing moment

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Dagu Fort

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