The Haihe River Cruise is a popular tourist attraction in Tianjin, China. It offers a scenic boat ride along the Haihe River, allowing visitors to enjoy picturesque views of the city and its landmarks. During the cruise, passengers can admire the city's skyline, historic bridges, and various architectural marvels that line the riverbanks. The cruise typically provides both daytime and nighttime options, each offering a unique perspective on the city's beauty. The Haihe River Cruise is a relaxing and informative way to explore Tianjin's rich history and modern development.

海河游船是乘船欣赏、观看海河两岸旖旎风光和建筑历史文化的天津独特旅游项目。登上游船，您可以天津的母亲河上漫游，欣赏城市的美景，包括壮丽的天际线、历史悠久的桥梁和令人惊叹的建筑。白天或夜晚，每一次游船之旅都带来不同的视角，海河上建有金钢桥、狮子林桥、金汤桥、北安桥、解放桥、赤峰桥、大光明桥、刘庄桥、光华桥等，在这15公里的航道上有二十多处历史文化。海河两岸风景旖旎秀丽，使得乘坐海河游船欣赏魅力天津成为天津人和去天津的游客所必不可少的一项旅游活动。

The Tianjin Eye is a remarkable Ferris wheel located in Tianjin, China, offering a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings. This colossal wheel stands at a height of approximately 120 meters (394 feet) and is perched atop the Yongle Bridge over the Haihe River, creating a picturesque setting.
A ride on the Tianjin Eye provides breathtaking vistas of the Haihe River, the city's modern skyline, historic landmarks, and the charming waterfront. The rotation takes approximately 30 minutes, allowing visitors to savor the changing scenery from various angles. Whether you're admiring the bustling cityscape during the day or enjoying the illuminated city lights in the evening, the Tianjin Eye offers a unique opportunity to experience Tianjin's rich history and vibrant modern life （Photos were taken by Ruilai Nie, SESS undergraduate student）.

天津之眼是位于中国天津市的一座摩天轮，它提供了城市及周边美景的壮丽全景。这座巨大的摩天轮高约120米（394英尺），巍然屹立在横跨海河的永乐大桥之上。乘坐天津之眼摩天轮，您可以欣赏到海河、现代城市天际线、历史名胜和迷人的滨水风光，景色令人陶醉。乘坐天津之眼全程大约需要30分钟，让游客可以从不同的角度欣赏不断变化的风景。不论是白天欣赏繁忙的城市风光，还是在傍晚享受灯火辉煌的城市夜景，天津之眼都提供了让您领略天津丰富的历史和充满活力的现代生活的景色（图片来自地科院2021级本科生聂瑞来）。

Tianjin Italian Style Town, also known as "Little Italy in Tianjin," is a charming historical district in Tianjin, China. This area was once home to the Italian Concession, which was established in 1901 and lasted until 1947. This area boasts over a hundred well-preserved Western-style buildings, making it one of the most complete historical districts outside Italy. Its streets are adorned with arches, colonnades, charming pavilions, robust walls, narrow windows, ornate door frame decorations, and tall towers, all reflecting the architectural style of medieval Mediterranean buildings.
Centered around Marco Polo Square, this district covers a range of architectural styles, including Gothic, Roman, and Baroque, holding significant historical, cultural, and artistic value. The buildings surrounding the square create an elegant and stylish architectural ensemble. At the intersection of Democracy Road and Liberty Avenue, you'll find a statue of Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet and a key figure in the development of modern Italian language during the European Renaissance. This white marble statue, typical of the Renaissance period, adds a rich cultural ambiance to the Italian Style Area.

天津意式风情区现存洋楼一百余座，是意大利境外保存最完整的历史街区。放眼望去，随处可见的圆拱和廊柱、高低错落的角亭、厚实的墙壁、窄小的窗口、逐层挑出的门框装饰和高大的塔楼，无不体现出古罗马中世纪的地中海建筑风格。漫步其中，就好像行走在浪漫的地中海小镇。意式风情区以马可•波罗广场为中心，涵盖哥特、罗马、巴洛克等建筑特色，具有珍贵的历史、文化、艺术价值。广场周围建筑错落有致，雕饰精美，构成了风格典雅的建筑群。在意风区内民主路与自由道交口路中央，是纪念意大利诗人、现代意大利语奠基者、欧洲文艺复兴时代开拓代表人物——但丁·亚利基利的雕像，典型的欧洲文艺复兴时期风格的汉白玉雕像，给意式风情区增添了浓浓的文化氛围。

The Five Great Avenues Cultural and Tourist Area, located in Tianjin, is a nationally recognized AAAA-level tourist destination. This area boasts over 400 well-preserved architectural gems constructed during the 1920s and 1930s, including more than 200 residences once inhabited by prominent figures of the modern era. It is often referred to as the distinctive "Museum of a Thousand Architectural Styles." Within the Five Great Avenues Cultural and Tourist Area, you'll find a diverse collection of 2,185 buildings, 423 of which hold historical significance, and 347 are designated as cultural heritage sites.
The buildings within the famous Five Great Avenues exhibit a wide range of architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Byzantine, as well as the South European style of the Middle Ages and the eclecticism of the 19th century. This area houses more than 230 structures representing various countries' architectural traditions, such as England, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain, earning it the title of the "World Architecture Expo." The Five Great Avenues region features over 2,000 small Western-style houses, each showcasing the architecture of different nations, making it one of the most complete collections of Western-style buildings in Tianjin and even throughout China. It has long been renowned as the "Exhibition Hall of a Thousand Architectural Styles."

五大道文化旅游区位于天津市，是国家AAAA级旅游景区。五大道文化旅游区拥有上世纪二三十年代建成的风貌建筑400余栋，其中近现代名人故居200多处，被誉为独具特色的"万国建筑博物馆"。五大道文化旅游区有各类建筑2185栋，历史风貌建筑423所，文物保护单位347处。 著名的五大道内的建筑既有哥特式、巴洛克式、罗曼式、拜占庭式，又包括中世纪的南欧风格、19世纪的折中主义风格，汇集了英、法、意、德、西班牙等国的建筑多达230多幢，被称做"世界建筑博览会"。五大道地区拥有具有不同国家建筑风格的小洋楼2000多所，是天津乃至全国保留得最为完整的洋楼建筑群，历来享有"万国建筑博览馆"之称。