The media tour “Exploring China Together: Immersion into the Culture of Tianjin!” brought together journalists from China and Central Asia to experience the rich traditions of Tianjin. The tour began with a visit to the Ancient Culture Street, an outdoor museum that showcases the country’s centuries-old customs. The street is lined with restored buildings in classical style, traditional artisan shops, and the scent of fragrant tea, creating an immersive experience of a bygone era. This popular tourist destination attracts millions of visitors each year who are drawn to its local culture.
Although officially opened in 1986, the history of the street dates back to the 17th century. Spanning over 600 meters, it was designed with the concept of “A Walk, a Sense of Tradition, and a Return to the Chinese Past” in mind. The media tour participants had the opportunity to stroll along the ancient street and witness traditional Chinese culture firsthand.
One of the highlights of the tour was a visit to the renowned NIREN Zhang Shop. This shop is associated with one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of folk art in China, founded by Zhang Mingshan in the 19th century. The shop is famous for its miniature clay sculptures, which are not only decorative but also tell important historical events and folk legends with incredible precision and realism.
The tour also included a visit to the ancient street’s world-renowned NIREN Zhang Shop, which is associated with one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of folk art in China. The school, founded by Zhang Mingshan in the 19th century, specializes in miniature clay sculptures that are crafted with remarkable precision and realism. These sculptures are not just decorative items but also serve as a medium to narrate essential historical events and folk legends.
The media tour participants also had the opportunity to visit the ancient street’s world-renowned NIREN Zhang Shop, which is associated with one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of folk art in China. The school, founded by Zhang Mingshan in the 19th century, is famous for its miniature clay sculptures that are crafted with remarkable precision and realism. These sculptures not only serve as decorative items but also tell important historical events and folk legends.
The tour also included a visit to the world-renowned NIREN Zhang Shop, where the media tour participants experienced the magic of traditional Chinese culture firsthand. The shop is famous for its miniature clay sculptures, which are crafted with remarkable precision and realism and serve as a medium to narrate essential historical events and folk legends.
Furthermore, the media tour participants had the chance to visit the world-renowned NIREN Zhang Shop, which specializes in miniature clay sculptures that are crafted with remarkable precision and realism. These sculptures not only serve as decorative items but also tell important historical events and folk legends. The tour ended with a visit to the shop, where the participants could witness the intricate art of clay sculpture-making.
Nozimbek Mardonov, UzA