TIANJIN, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Located on the southern bank of the Haihe River in north China's Tianjin, the century-old Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block used to be a neighborhood where many banks clustered. Now, the streets there decorated with festive lights have attracted many tourists for a city walk during the New Year's Day holiday.
An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows a view of the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)
A tourist poses for photos at the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)
Tourists visit the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)
Tourists visit the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)
An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows the Astor Hotel Tianjin standing in the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)
Tourists take selfies at the Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)