As the first stops on the Grand Canal entering Tianjin, the towns of Jinghai district have been empowered by the Canal and developed their many unique tourism resources.
Tangguantun town, Jinghai district, has been focusing on the development of seven major derivative business clusters such as characteristic catering, homestays, and cultural creativity centering on the Grand Canal culture. It has held distinctive and diverse cultural tourism activities, including the barbecue festival and the cultural tourism festival themed on the Grand Canal. A series of new events, such as cycling activities along the Grand Canal, characteristic tourism routes for intangible cultural heritage, as well as traditional cuisine tasting, are expected to be launched, aiming to establish the cultural symbol of the famous Grand Canal town nationwide.
Chenguantun town in Jinghai has explored a distinctive development path that leads rural revitalization with cultural rejuvenation. It has established cultural exhibition halls such as the Chenguantun Grand Canal Culture Museum and Rural Art Exhibition Hall, actively promoting the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism industries.
In addition, Duliu town, located at the northernmost part of the Jinghai section of the Grand Canal, has abundant tourism resources. In recent years, the town has developed six tourist routes, catering to enthusiasts of culture, history, hiking, cycling, and food exploration. Whether for a history buff, a hiker, or a foodie, Duliu town has something special for everyone. The "Grand Canal Scenic Tour" and the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Food Tour" routes have been recognized as national top-quality tourist routes.
Jinghai is a place suitable for both tranquility and liveliness. Based on the abundant resources given by the Grand Canal, it has its own unique traditional culture and intangible cultural heritages. Jinghai extends its warm invitation to all visitors to come here for savoring declicious delicacies and exploring attractions.