Travel in China
Start at Minyuan Square on the south side and work north through the five avenues.
Suggested Itinerary
- Minyuan Square and Machang Avenue
Start at the former stadium plaza, then walk north along the grandest avenue. - Munan and Dali Avenues
Cross to Munan for the English-style villas, then Dali for the French blocks. - Carriage ride or cafe
Take a horse-drawn carriage from Machang and Munan, or finish at a villa cafe.
What to See
1
Jingyuan Garden (Puyi's Palace)
The last emperor's 1920s residence, a short taxi east of the avenues - Republican-era house and gardens.
2
Qing Wangfu
A grand Romanesque villa once owned by a Qing prince.
3
Minyuan Square
The 1920s stadium's footprint now a sunken plaza with cafes.
4
The Horse Carriages
Clip-clopping through the avenues - negotiate the price first.
5
The Plane-Tree Avenues
Green tunnels of London-plane trees in summer.
6
The Historic Plaques
Each villa's plaque tells a story of warlords and writers.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
Villa cafes
Coffee and cakes in 1920s buildings along the avenues.
Minyuan Square cafes
Several cafes around the former stadium plaza.
Guobai Cafe
A well-regarded cafe on Machang Avenue.
Jiefang North Road food street
15 minutes east - traditional Tianjin snacks.
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