Five Avenues

The Wudadao area boasts over 2,000 garden-style houses constructed in diverse international architectural styles during the 1920s and 1930s, totaling over one million square meters. Among the more than 300 representative buildings, 89 are British, 41 Italian, 6 French, 4 German, and 3 Spanish. There are also numerous Renaissance, Classical, Eclectic, Baroque, courtyard, and other hybrid Chinese and Western styles, making it a showcase for international architecture.

Paradise in the dream ~ the season when the crabapple blossoms



【Talking about the Five Great Avenues ~ Dali Road】



Tianjin has a "Five Avenues". The Five Avenues are not just five avenues. They are made up of more than a dozen streets of different lengths and shapes. There are alleys and lanes connecting the streets, forming a well-connected, maze-like mysterious block. Sometimes it is quiet and deep, making you lose your direction, and sometimes it is bright and colorful, making you linger and indulge in it.



Wudadao has its most beautiful side in all seasons. It was once home to the richest and most powerful figures in the Beiyang era and the Republic of China. It was the paradise in their dreams. Who would have thought that the home they invested all their money in would become a tourist attraction, receiving tourists from all over the world every day, as well as every Tianjin person who loves it.



The trees on each street of Fifth Avenue are different. If you come to Fifth Avenue in spring, you must come to Dali Road. During the annual Qingming Festival, the crabapple trees here are in full bloom. The crabapple flowers on both sides of the road compete with each other for beauty, blocking out the mansions behind them and turning Fifth Avenue into a sea of pink.



Dali Road starts from Xinhua Road at the northeastern end and ends at Hebei Road. It is the section with the most luxuriant crabapple trees. The residences of Zhang Zhitan, a famous Tianjin gourmet and Minister of Transportation, Cai Chengxun, Chief of the Army, and Xu Shichang, the Beiyang President of the Republic of China, are all on this road.



The section from Guilin Road to Yunnan Road is the most lush with crabapple trees. Not only along the roadside, but also inside the private residences of prominent figures, the blossoms are a breathtaking spectacle. Here, you'll find the private residences of Wang Zhanyuan and Chen Guangyuan, two of the three renowned Yangtze River governors, as well as the renowned industrialists Sun Duosen and Sun Zhenfang, uncle and nephew.



If you still have energy, keep going forward. Dali Road here is also full of spring. The road here is even quieter. All the crabapples are blooming for you. Wandering in the pink ocean, time has stopped, leaving only bursts of floral fragrance and warm spring breeze, telling you that this is not a dream, this is the spring of Wudadao.

Wudadao is an area in Heping District, with five main streets named after them. Once a place where powerful figures from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period retired or lived in seclusion, the area boasts a diverse array of architectural styles, with over 300 renowned residences, many of which serve as film and television locations. Many buildings now have QR codes on their entrances, allowing users to scan them to learn about their history and stories.

Exit the Porcelain House and walk forward to the Heping Road subway station. Take the subway to Wujiayao Station on Line 3 and get off. Follow the signs and you will reach the Five Avenues Scenic Area. The Five Avenues is located in Tianjin's Heping District. It is named after the five main roads in the area and actually has more than 20 streets. This was once the British Concession. During the Republic of China period, many officials and celebrities from the Qing Dynasty and the Beiyang government lived here. It was a place of great significance in modern China. The current Five Avenues is a residential building that retains the architecture of that time. Most of them are private residences. Many of the magnificent buildings can only be seen from outside the door. However, there are many newlyweds taking wedding photos. It is a good choice to come here in autumn. When we went there, it was a little after 4 o'clock. The sun was very bright. It was really pleasant to stroll among the Western-style buildings. This part of the trip was mainly walking, so we separated from my parents and took photos of my wife as a souvenir.

Minyuan Stadium is located at 83 Chongqing Road, Heping District, within the Wudadao Scenic Area. To reach Minyuan Stadium, take the subway (Line 1 or Line 3) to Yingkou Road Station. Walk along Nanjing Road to Shanxi Road. Buses include Buses 619, 871, 871 Interval, 906, and 954. Get off at Chongqing Road Station and walk along Hebei Road to Chongqing Road. Minyuan Stadium is a source of pride for Tianjin residents. Once a state-of-the-art venue, it was China's first floodlit stadium and has hosted numerous major events. Minyuan Stadium holds an irreplaceable place in the hearts of Tianjin residents, especially fans. During the Jia-A League era, it served as the home ground of the Tianjin national team. Fans flocked to major matches, filling the 20,000-seat auditorium. The stadium was a bustling scene, with gongs and drums blaring inside and outside, creating a bustling atmosphere. Today, Minyuan Stadium, imbued with a European atmosphere, serves as a comprehensive leisure plaza with a large lawn in the center and a running track surrounding it. The stadium is completely transparent, accessible only by foot, and a full half-hour walk is all it takes. There's an underground supermarket and parking lot, and shops, restaurants, and bars are all around. While Minyuan isn't the same stadium it once was, the grounds are still there, beautifully renovated, and even incorporate sports functions. As a Tianjin resident, it's quite satisfying.

The Fifth Avenue Museum is located on one side of the museum. A horse-drawn carriage is available in front of the main entrance, allowing you to tour the Fifth Avenue area. There are also many shared bicycles parked at the front door, making cycling around the area even more convenient and free.

Wudadao is located in the southern part of Tianjin's central urban area. Running east and west, it is lined with five streets named Chengdu, Chongqing, Dali, Munan, and Machang. It is the most complete collection of Western-style buildings preserved in Tianjin and even in China. Tianjin people call it "Wudadao". Filming here feels like being on a European street. Haha

Wudadao is remarkably similar to Qingdao's Badaguan scenic area. Its diverse and exotic architecture makes it seem as if you've stumbled into a European country rather than China. Wudadao is quite large, with a crisscrossing network of roads, flanked by rows of small Western-style buildings. Each building has its own history, perhaps featuring a celebrity who once lived there or a renowned designer.

Wudadao is Tianjin's most sentimental district, a place that captures the city's rise and fall, its glory and disgrace. It was here that the most glorious era of the Republic of China unfolded, as well as its most humiliating colonial period. Therefore, strolling along Wudadao offers a complex experience of witnessing history. One of my guesthouses is nestled deep within Wudadao, while the other two are in high-rise buildings adjacent to it. Gazing at the bustling traffic along Wudadao from above makes me feel the passage of time and a sense of inner peace. When there are no guests, I enjoy sitting on the balcony, the sun on my shoulders, and I never tire of gazing at Wudadao all day.

The Fifth Avenue is surrounded by modern buildings, but he is always here, as if all honor and disgrace have nothing to do with him. He is always here, telling his own story and culture.

We strolled along the Fifth Avenue, admiring Tianjin's "small Western-style buildings," and experienced a fascinating journey through a gallery of architectural art. Because of their numerous, well-preserved buildings and their diverse architectural styles, including Renaissance, Classical, Eclectic, Baroque, courtyard, and a fusion of Chinese and Western styles, the area is known as the World Architecture Expo.

Wudadao (Five Avenues) is located in Tianjin's Heping District and is named after the area's five main roads. The Five Avenues comprise six streets: Dali Road, Chengdu Road, Chongqing Road, Changde Road, Munan Road, and Machang Road. The area is vast, and a thorough exploration would take at least a day. Each avenue has its own distinct style. The former residence of Cai Chengxun, the only Chinese-style building on Wudadao, leads to Chongqing Road and stands out. Tianjin Foreign Studies University, located at 117 Machang Road, was once a filming location for the TV series "The Golden Age." Munan Park on Dali Road is worth a visit. Wudadao boasts nearly 2,000 European-style buildings, each with its own distinct style. Dali Road, stretching 1,745 meters from Xinhua Road in the east to Xikang Road in the west, was built between 1926 and 1932 in the former British Concession. Originally known as Singapore Road and Road No. 33, it was renamed Dali Road in 1946.

I went to Fifth Avenue in the morning, which is the most lively place in Tianjin these days. The crabapple blossoms only bloom for about ten days, and this time I really caught up with this romantic flower season. Fifth Avenue itself is also a neighborhood worth seeing. In modern times, it was a concession area, and there are many houses in European architectural style.

The crabapple blossoms have turned Dali Road pink, and the street decorations are all pink, too. With text, a sense of bourgeois romance, it's perfect for photo ops and check-ins. I love it; it's beautiful, a vibrant world! There were a few other beautiful landmarks, like the internet-famous teapot, and a crowd of people snapping photos. Some people were so self-conscious they took endless photos. I bought a flower ice cream stand—not the one recommended on Xiaohongshu, but they're both pretty similar, and this one has no lines.

The modern buildings along Tianjin's Wudadao showcase architectural styles from various countries, including Britain, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. These include classical European, traditional European, European pastoral, neoclassical, baroque, and modernist styles, incorporating elements of traditional Chinese architectural vocabulary, reflecting the multicultural blending of cultures in the early 20th century. It's known as the "International Architecture Expo." Street vendors on electric tricycles circulate through the area, offering guided tours, which is quite enjoyable.

Tianjin's Five Avenues was originally supposed to have six lanes, but the middle lane was blocked by Minyuan Square, leaving only the Five Avenues, which was later renamed the Five Avenues Cultural Tourism Zone. Historically, this area was the British Concession. The British, fond of football, built a stadium in the central area, and today's Minyuan Square was expanded upon this stadium. The surrounding area is dotted with architectural styles from various countries. The narrow Machang Road and Munan Road alone boast 300 small Western-style buildings, each with its own story. A detailed tour reveals numerous surprises. You can explore the Five Avenues by horse-drawn carriage, rickshaw, or electric cart. Since we weren't in a hurry, we opted for a simple, "rough" stroll. ("Shuai Ham Tuo" in Sichuan dialect means "walking without a car or sedan chair.")

The Five Avenues, located in central Tianjin, is a collective term for a block of streets centered on Machang Road, Munan Road, Dali Road, Changde Road, and Chongqing Road, running parallel from south to north. This block, dominated by Ma, Mu, Da, Chang, and Chongqing, boasts the most intact collection of Western-style buildings in Tianjin, and indeed in China. Tianjin residents call it the "Five Avenues."

Ate Tianjin Ripe Pear Cake on Wudaodao

Cooked pear cake is also called zonger cake. It is made by grinding rice into powder and steaming it as the main ingredient. When making it, put the rice flour in a wooden zonger, steam it on the steamer for one minute, and then spread various small ingredients on it. It tastes like pear, and with various flavors of sauce~ it is a good choice for people in the north who love sweets.

Wudadao is a former concession area in Tianjin. Many celebrities later moved here during the Xinhai Revolution. The diverse architecture of Wudadao is a hallmark of the area, allowing you to slowly savor the scenery of the former concession. If you come across a celebrity's former residence, it's a must-see; you might find something unexpected. Don't miss a horse-drawn carriage ride on Wudadao. Along the way, the carriages share stories about the former residences of famous people, making it a great place to explore modern history.

It is quite comfortable to go there in early autumn. Tianjin is not too hot, so strolling here is a good choice.

At the end of the 19th century, British imperialist bombardment blew open the Qing government's long-closed borders. When the smoke cleared, an unprecedented spirit of the times swept into this ancient country, dormant for millennia. As adventurers flocked in, the Fifth Avenue underwent tremendous changes. Nine foreign concessions juxtaposed, and diverse architectural styles from around the world converged on this palm-sized area. Hence, the Fifth Avenue is also known as the International Architecture Expo.

The Five Avenues refer to Chengdu Road, Chongqing Road, Dali Road, Munan Road, and Machang Road. Formerly a concession, this area retains over 2,000 garden-style houses from the 1920s and 1930s, representing diverse architectural styles and spanning over one million square meters. Among the more than 300 representative buildings are 89 British, 41 Italian, 6 French, 4 German, and 3 Spanish. There are also numerous Renaissance, Classical, Eclectic, Baroque, courtyard, and other Chinese and Western fusions, making it known as the World Architecture Expo. Hidden within this area are many former residences of famous figures, making it a great spot for photo opportunities and strolls. However, attempting to complete the area in one go can be tiring; even a single bicycle ride would take nearly three hours.

I was blown away by the playground as soon as I arrived! I love it here! Oh my god! The streets and alleys of Fifth Avenue are so atmospheric! The architecture and atmosphere brought by the concession are so perfect!

I took a horse-drawn carriage for a tour, then rode my bike to the vegetable market over there to buy breakfast.

Tianjin's Five Avenues, a collection of modern Chinese and Western architecture, perfect for walking and taking photos!

It's not interesting, it's far from what I expected. And the cathedral is so disappointing

Different from Shanghai's Old Lease, Qingdao's Badaguan, and Xiamen's Gulangyu, Tianjin's Five Avenues has its own unique history and scenery. . . .

It's too big. Just take a horse-drawn carriage to stroll around and see the architecture. It's nice.

Wudadao is the place with the largest number of preserved Western-style buildings in Tianjin and even in the whole country.

There are so many delicious foods and the scenery is also very good

Recommended playing time: one and a half hours



Recommended means of transportation: Bicycle (horse-drawn carriage is not recommended)



This attraction is a street with a group of Western-style buildings running east to west. It is quite large, so it would take quite a while to walk there. It is more convenient to rent a bicycle. There is a rental point near Munan Garden. It costs 30 yuan per bicycle, and the time limit is one hour (of course, it doesn't matter if the time is longer). The cycling route is in the direction of the green arrow in the picture below.

The Fifth Avenue is a microcosm of a century of history. Strolling along, you can see the small buildings one by one. When you are tired, there are coffee shops everywhere. It is very suitable for leisure travel.

🥳🥳The Fifth Avenue I went to yesterday was a beautiful place

I didn't visit the Fifth Avenue completely, but this one is very beautiful

In the southern part of Tianjin’s central urban area, there are five streets named Changde, Chongqing, Dali, Munan and Machang running side by side in the east and west. It is the most complete complex of Western-style buildings preserved in Tianjin and even in China. Tianjin people call it the "Five Avenues".

The Five Avenues during Qingming Festival is really beautiful, with crabapple trees in full bloom.

Composed of over 300 buildings of Chinese and foreign styles scattered along five main streets, the area not only forms a beautiful landscape but also reflects history. Sightseeing in a horse-drawn carriage is a unique experience.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

It's really average, maybe because there is no tour guide.

Anyway, I just feel that the building is nothing special.

Maybe I don't have much culture.

It's ok, the main building is pretty good, the other roads are just average, you can still go and have a look.

We went to the Fifth Avenue at night, and the scenery was still great.

The Fifth Avenue is a very good place, a large circular square with European architectural style, perfect for taking photos.

The Five Avenues should be a must-see attraction when visiting Tianjin. You must take a horse-drawn carriage to stroll around the Five Avenues. There are still some types of walking. Each carriage is equipped with a guide, and the European-style buildings along the way will be introduced.

Wudadao is one of the must-see attractions in Tianjin. There are too many tourists during the day, so it is best to stay and experience its tranquility and style. The areas that have been repaired and renovated feel good. Xiannong and Minyuan Xili are worth recommending.

If you were to ask someone for recommendations on Republican-era architecture, the first place that would come to mind would definitely be Wudadao.

Of course, the Five Avenues are beautiful, but most of the buildings are difficult to access. Among the accessible buildings, the most famous are Jingyuan and Zhang Xueliang's former residence.

Before I went to the city attractions, I thought they were commercial streets. After I went there, I realized that they were the former residences of historical figures. If you don’t know much about history, you still need a tour guide.

Fortunately, as you can see in the picture, the time is short and the feeling is less

Various exotic buildings, especially Italian buildings, a gymnasium with ancient Roman style

As a famous scenic spot in Tianjin, there are not many tourists here. It may be the off-season and weekdays. It is very pleasant to walk and chat with old friends.

To be honest, I really like these buildings. They are very charming.

Fifth Avenue is still worth visiting. You can take a horse-drawn carriage around Tianjin. The architecture is unique.

It's quite beautiful. If you have time, you can come here for a stroll. It's suitable for a walk.

Wudadao (Five Avenues) is the popular name for the area outside the Walled River in Tianjin's British Concession. Located south of downtown Tianjin, in what is now Heping District, it was an upscale residential area established during the Republican era. Six roads ran east-west: Machang Road, Munan Road, Dali Road, Changde Road, Chongqing Road, and Chengdu Road.

The whole area is a villa complex. Because the area is so large, I found that there are some places I didn't visit when I came back.

There are many colonial buildings on the Fifth Avenue, each with a different style.

Wudadao is best visited at dusk, especially in autumn, when the sun is still setting and the lights are just coming on. A leisurely stroll along the quiet streets, stepping on fallen leaves, offers a sense of comfort unlike the languid atmosphere of Chengdu or Lijiang. It's more like strolling along Shanghai's Sinan Road under an umbrella during a light autumn rain. The area is large and concentrated, and because many of the residences are former private residences, it's deep and quiet.

My personal experience suggests that the best way to see the Fifth Avenue is by horse-drawn carriage and shared bike. Since most of the buildings along the Fifth Avenue are closed to the public, visitors can only admire the exteriors. From mid-afternoon to dusk, you can take a horse-drawn carriage for 80 yuan per person (try not to sit in the rear carriage, as you can't hear the commentary if someone is talking. Sit closer to the front carriage for a 30-minute tour, and you don't need to rush to take photos; instead, focus on listening to the guide's explanations to gain a basic understanding and appreciation of the important buildings along the Fifth Avenue.

There are also some places for tourists to visit in the Fifth Avenue district. I didn’t have the chance to take a closer look this time, but after reading the introduction, I think it’s worth a visit. If you are interested and have plenty of time, you may want to go there.

It's the Five Avenues, the British Concession ~ the old houses are quite beautiful ~

It's truly quite nice, and one of the best attractions in Tianjin. Especially those small Western-style buildings and houses. They're Tianjin's signature attraction, just like Beijing's siheyuans and Shanghai's alleyways. Whenever I'm feeling particularly bored or stressed, I always go for a stroll along Wudadao!

The Five Avenues is the "Five Avenues" area consisting of Chengdu Road, Chongqing Road, Changde Road, Dali Road, Munan Road and Machang Road.

Many places are closed... I can only take pictures through the door, which is quite boring... You can't take pictures anywhere... The experience is very bad

The environment is very beautiful and worth visiting. It is a place that is too commercialized.

Very suitable place for taking photos ~~ Exotic buildings ~~

Just take a look, it's just average, all of them are former residences of celebrities, a bit like Badaguan in Qingdao

It is recommended to go when there are fewer people and enjoy the view on foot. 181003 is crowded and when riding a bike, all your attention is on avoiding people and you don’t have time to look at the western-style buildings.

Just like the Italian style area, take your wife there and take more photos

Fifth Avenue is famous for its garden houses, and each building contains a story, but here you will not see the hustle and bustle and the glitz, but only the quiet, elegance and uniqueness.

During the Republic of China period, the wealthy areas of Tianjin were all villas and former residences. They were not as chic as the villas in Shanghai, but more rough and bold.

Wudadao is very close to the station.

A century-old small Western-style building, worth a lot of money! Personally, I don't think there is anything fun, just take a quick look. There are horse-drawn carriages in the scenic area, the ticket price is 80, basically it's an electric car with a horse in front. It's a bit smelly, we didn't take a ride, I think it would be better to stroll around.

Recalling my view of Wudadao and Jiefang North Road in 2014

Before I went there, when I was doing my homework, I was very yearning for Minyuan Square on Wudadao.

So even if it rained, it didn’t affect my mood…

It is recommended to take a horse-drawn carriage or ride a bicycle to the Fifth Avenue. It is indeed a long way to walk. It is about 17.5 kilometers to walk around the entire Fifth Avenue.

As one of the characteristic buildings on the Five Avenues, the Prince Qing Mansion is so beautiful that one can only sigh "It's great to be rich"

The three-story Dabieye and the spacious back garden made his face full of envy, jealousy and hatred. But after all, he was a royal relative, right?

There are several small paths on Wudadao, which are especially suitable for taking those small artistic photos without showing your face. The fairies who like to take such photos, remember to bring your floral skirts

Very nice place, a favorite of internet celebrities, haha. There are dedicated staff to provide guidance and service.

I went there on a hot day and didn't really explore the place, but it was just so-so. I'm a bit tired of seeing these small Western-style buildings in Tianjin, so I was quite disappointed.

Landmark building, Fifth Avenue, carriages dare not do

Taking pictures and strolling around are not bad, it is still worth a visit

Chengdu, Chongqing, Dali, Munan and Machang,

There are five streets in total, called the "Five Avenues".

CCTV has produced several documentaries to tell the story.

Friends who are interested can take a look.

It's quite suitable for taking photos, very fresh and artistic. Riding a bicycle around will make you feel great.

The Wudadao area boasts over 2,000 garden-style houses constructed in diverse international architectural styles during the 1920s and 1930s, totaling over one million square meters. Among the more than 300 representative buildings, 89 are British, 41 Italian, 6 French, 4 German, and 3 Spanish. There are also numerous Renaissance, Classical, Eclectic, Baroque, courtyard, and other hybrid Chinese and Western styles, making it known as the World Architecture Expo.

In 2011, Wudao was designated as the Wudao Historical and Cultural District by the Tianjin Planning Bureau.

Relax in the sun. There were people playing name tag tearing game there.

We originally planned to tour the Fifth Avenue on foot, but it was too big, so we hired a private car for the tour. It cost 100 yuan for four people, which was quite affordable. The driver also explained to us that it was no worse than a horse-drawn carriage. If you want to experience riding a horse-drawn carriage, you can. The tour guide’s explanation was also very detailed. It felt like there were many former residences of celebrities. Some were taken away by the state for use as offices and schools, and some were private collections that you might not be able to buy even if you have money. One of the former residences seemed to be inhabited by descendants. It felt a bit like Gulangyu Island, with buildings left behind by foreigners. The car ride took about an hour. We didn’t go in to visit Prince Qing’s Mansion and other places, but just looked at them from the outside.

This tourist area consists of five streets. Once home to celebrities, these streets have now become residences open to the public. Walking through these streets offers an exotic feel, and photography enthusiasts can pose for photos that look like they're from a foreign land. Horse-drawn carriages are available for sightseeing for 80 yuan per person.

I particularly like the scenery of this area, but it was the end of June when I went there and the weather was very hot, so it was a bit difficult to walk around. I think I will go there again when the weather is cooler if I have time. I really like the buildings there.