Step into Tianjin, China’s coastal gem where 160-year-old hotels rub shoulders with cutting-edge smart ports 🏙️⚡. As host of the 2025 SCO Summit, this city is ready to show the world how it’s mastered the art of time travel – literally and figuratively.
From Diplomatic Halls to Robot Docks
Join CGTN’s Xiao Mo as she explores landmarks like the 1863 Astor Hotel, where historic treaties were signed, and the factory that launched China’s first domestically made watch 🕰️. Fast-forward to 2025: Tianjin’s port – ranked among the world’s top 10 – now buzzes with autonomous cranes loading goods bound for 20+ European cities 🤖🌍.
Opera Meets Eurasia’s Gateway
Beyond tech, Tianjin pulses with culture. It’s where Peking Opera legend Mei Lanfang redefined traditional arts 🎭, and where the iconic Seagull watch became a global symbol of Chinese craftsmanship in 1973. Today, the city bridges its imperial past ("Gateway to the Empire") with a future as Eurasia’s trade hub 🚢💼.
Pro tip for travelers: Bookmark Tianjin for post-SCO Summit adventures – think canal tours, sesame-packed street food, and architecture that’s equal parts Rome and Beijing 🥟🏯.
