As the morning light gently graces Tianjin, the city awakens with the rising sun, bringing hustle and bustle to its streets and corners.
With sizzling sounds mingling with irresistible aromas, piping-hot Jianbing Guozi, or crispy dough sticks rolled in a thin pancake, are crafted by skilled hands. It's how a typical day in Tianjin kicks off, always with authentic local delicacies.
Inside the city's Northwest Corner, which gets its name due to its location in the northwest corner of the old city of Tianjin, visitors are often overwhelmed by its food offerings, from Guobacai, which is a delightful blend of shredded dried jianbing, savory broth, and toppings, to fried rice cakes.
Tianjin, born along the Haihe River and facing the Bohai Sea, is an important coastal city in north China. The mixed characteristics of river and sea have been woven into the fabric of the city, making it stay grounded while dreaming big.…
Step into Hubushan ancient street in Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, where gray bricks and dark tiles, along with serene courtyards, hold the weight of time and whisper ancient tales. Follow Spanish traveler Alvaro Lago on this captivating journey.…
Spanish traveler Alvaro Lago recently toured Xuzhou Museum in east China's Jiangsu Province, one of the country's first-class museums, where he examined national treasures including Han stone reliefs, S-shaped jade dragon pendant and a jade burial suit sewn with gold threads. Join his journey to experience the profound heritage of China's Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD).…
Spanish traveler Alvaro Lago recently got a firsthand look at the latest in engineering technology by test-driving an unmanned electric mining truck built by Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) in Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. The all-electric, self-driving trucks are made almost entirely with locally produced parts and feature technology like 5G connectivity, AI safety systems and smart battery swapping.…
Spanish traveler Alvaro Lago tastes Xuzhou-style mutton broth in Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, August 1, 2025. (People's Daily Online/Yu Liang) Spanish traveler Alvaro Lago recently got a taste of Xuzhou's thousand-year-old tradition of steaming mutton broth at a local restaurant in Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province.…