Tianjin, PRC, Walk along Grand Canal and visit YangLiuQing House

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Distance: 0.49 mi
Elevation gain: 128 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 128 ft
Max elevation: 59 ft
TrailRank: 31
Min elevation: -43 ft
Trail type: Loop

Time: 57 minutes
Coordinates: 66
Uploaded: January 29, 2017
Recorded: November 2016

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near Yangliuqing, Tianjin (China)

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A restored merchant's residential complex along China's historic Grand Canal in west Tianjin. The life of top trading families in ancient China can be readily understood from visiting this location.

The track is confined to the residential complex and proximate canal bank and bridge. Much longer walks along the canal are possible, and these paths show in satellite view. In addition, there are plenty of historical areas extending several hundred meters to the north-east, including more period buildings, restaurants, and artisan shops off the walled alleys.

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Walk along the Grand Canal

China's historic Grand Canal runs in front of the residential complex. This was a key transport route between Beijing and southern China over a long period of Chinese History, but is now disused. An arched bridge is foot accessible and accesses walking paths along the south canal bank. The track can be extended with canal bank walks, or by exploring adjacent historical city streets, alleys, and squares.