On May 18, the 21st China · Tianjin Huangyaguan Great Wall International Marathon Tourism Event took place in Tianjin's Jizhou district, with over 3,000 marathon enthusiasts from more than 20 countries and regions taking part in the event.
Dozens of meters above the ground, a woman adorned in a heavy, custom-made metal shielding suit is hard at work, with arcs of electricity flickering at her fingertips and the crackling sound of current lingering in her ears.
Welcome to Tianjin, the vibrant gateway to the capital, renowned for its rich folk culture and unique humor. Join China Daily's digital employee Yuanxi as we explore Tianjin.
Tianjin's Jizhou district, integrating mountains, forests, lakes and wetlands, is a nationally designated key ecological functional area and also an important water source area for Tianjin.
During the Tomb-Sweeping Day holiday, which fell on April 4 to 6 this year, Tianjin's Jizhou district received a total of 847,000 visitors, with a comprehensive income of 300 million yuan ($41.46 million).
Tianjin's Jizhou district has promoted the development of the local green agricultural industry and accumulated over 30 new green and organic certified products, further improving the brand influence of "Jizhou's agricultural products".
The 2024 China-France Young Leaders Program, co-organized by the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs and the France China Foundation, was successfully held in Tianjin March 21-23.
In 2023, the agricultural products from Tianjin's Jizhou district valued at over 1.2 billion yuan ($166.83 million) were supplied to Beijing, providing the capital's residents with more green and trustworthy options on their dining tables.
