Ancient Culture Street
Oh So Fake, Yet Oh So Pretty
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Ancient Culture street is definately worth a look. It's clean with ample souvenirs that are easy to pack. Some culture if you take the time. Minimal fake designer bags and watch sellers. As soon as we arrived I'm reminded of Chinatown in any western capital city, but this one's cleaner. Kinda reminded me of a movie set.
Reviewed by: Tea & Gin Girl from on Jan 26 2009
I really enjoyed the day I spent at culture street in Tianjin. There is a lot of cool shops, it is clean, the people are nice and it is a great place to find gifts for people back home. Do not be afraid to bargain. If you are unsure how to bargain shop slowly, if you see something you like, keep walking, there will be another shop with the same item. Let the shop-owners do the bargaining for you. They will compete for your business. I usually paid about 2/3 of what they originally asked.
Reviewed by: Joshua W from on Jul 29 2007
This is a must for anyone who likes a good bargain though you will need to do some bargaining to get the best prices. Either a little mandarin, calculator or pen and paper always helps. The people are very friendly, always with a smile (unless you offer a ridiculous price) and not too pushy unlike a few other large cities in China. If you're good, and depending on the goods you are buying, you can get the price down by as much as 60%! Do bear in mind that when it comes to clothing you often get what you pay for. I've had the odd silk item fall apart if it's sneeked in to the washing machine rather than being hand washed. Very good for nik-naks as presents.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 16 2006
Overall, I think the things sold here are good for tourists. There are many nice teashops and art shops. The famous Beijing Opera mask shop is also very cool. You can also buy hand-tailored Qipao's(traditional Chinese dress's) for a very good price.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 15 2006
The buildings are new, clean, and reproduced in the old style one sees in the cinema. But, there are new western style restrooms if you have an urgent need. The products are very high quality and price can be negotiated. If you stay at Sheraton or better hotels they can give you a card with a map to show the taxi driver. Give Culture street a try before you go to the Freindship store. The shops are not heated in the winter so dress accordingly. Bring RMB not foreign currency and don't expect most shops to accept your credit card.
Reviewed by: Anthony from on Nov 28 2005
Welcome to TianJin,China.Now The TianJin Ancient Culture Street has been rebuilt,More better than ever before.actually,I live in TianJin,I love this place,if someone comes here,i would be so glad to guide you around P:))))
Reviewed by: Luka from on Oct 09 2004
Oh So Fake, Yet Oh So Pretty
Back to Ancient Culture Street
Ancient Culture street is definately worth a look. It's clean with ample souvenirs that are easy to pack. Some culture if you take the time. Minimal fake designer bags and watch sellers. As soon as we arrived I'm reminded of Chinatown in any western capital city, but this one's cleaner. Kinda reminded me of a movie set.
Reviewed by: Tea & Gin Girl from on Jan 26 2009
I really enjoyed the day I spent at culture street in Tianjin. There is a lot of cool shops, it is clean, the people are nice and it is a great place to find gifts for people back home. Do not be afraid to bargain. If you are unsure how to bargain shop slowly, if you see something you like, keep walking, there will be another shop with the same item. Let the shop-owners do the bargaining for you. They will compete for your business. I usually paid about 2/3 of what they originally asked.
Reviewed by: Joshua W from on Jul 29 2007
This is a must for anyone who likes a good bargain though you will need to do some bargaining to get the best prices. Either a little mandarin, calculator or pen and paper always helps. The people are very friendly, always with a smile (unless you offer a ridiculous price) and not too pushy unlike a few other large cities in China. If you're good, and depending on the goods you are buying, you can get the price down by as much as 60%! Do bear in mind that when it comes to clothing you often get what you pay for. I've had the odd silk item fall apart if it's sneeked in to the washing machine rather than being hand washed. Very good for nik-naks as presents.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 16 2006
Overall, I think the things sold here are good for tourists. There are many nice teashops and art shops. The famous Beijing Opera mask shop is also very cool. You can also buy hand-tailored Qipao's(traditional Chinese dress's) for a very good price.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 15 2006
The buildings are new, clean, and reproduced in the old style one sees in the cinema. But, there are new western style restrooms if you have an urgent need. The products are very high quality and price can be negotiated. If you stay at Sheraton or better hotels they can give you a card with a map to show the taxi driver. Give Culture street a try before you go to the Freindship store. The shops are not heated in the winter so dress accordingly. Bring RMB not foreign currency and don't expect most shops to accept your credit card.
Reviewed by: Anthony from on Nov 28 2005
Welcome to TianJin,China.Now The TianJin Ancient Culture Street has been rebuilt,More better than ever before.actually,I live in TianJin,I love this place,if someone comes here,i would be so glad to guide you around P:))))
Reviewed by: Luka from on Oct 09 2004
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