As global leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators converge on Tianjin for the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions – also known as the 2025 Summer Davos meeting – another gathering is capturing the city's heartbeat. Nestled in the Nankai District, the 687-meter-long Ancient Cultural Street offers a living canvas of history and market energy.
Built in classic Qing Dynasty style, the street's timbered facades and ornate eaves create a living museum for the senses. Along its cobblestone path, lots of shops showcase everything from traditional crafts to modern pop-up boutiques, aligning with this year's theme, "Entrepreneurship for a New Era."
At the heart of the boulevard stands the Tianhou Temple, a venerable site dating back to 1326. Once a place where sailors prayed to the ancient goddess Mazu for safe voyages, it now welcomes visitors eager to soak in stories that span centuries.
For business and tech enthusiasts, the street's fusion of heritage crafts and innovative retail offers food for thought. Thought leaders and changemakers can sample eco-friendly ceramics crafted by Uygur artisans or join interactive demos that imagine the future of cultural tourism.
Whether you're tuning in live or planning your own journey, Tianjin's Ancient Cultural Street is more than a tourist hotspot – it's a testament to how tradition and modern entrepreneurship can thrive together under the global spotlight.
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Live: Tianjin Ancient Cultural Street during 2025 Summer Davos meeting
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