Please join us to walk through the French & British Concession in Tianjin with AmCham China President, Michael Hart on November 12.

There is no better way to discover the history of the former foreign concessions in Tianjin than by seeing the places where the history took place. Our walks get you out exploring a city that has many hidden architectural gems and lots of little-known historical facts. As we explore more about the former foreign concessions that were located in Tianjin in the early 1900s. In this walk, we will focus on the heart of the former French and British concessions.

We will start at the Jiefang Bridge and then travel along Jiefang Road, formerly one of old Tianjin's main centers of commerce and activity, passing by old banks, trading houses, government buildings, clubs, and religious structures before we head to the Five Boulevards area which was primarily a residential section of town. Then we will finish our tour and have lunch. Along the way, we'll learn why Tianjin ended up being home to such an interesting mix of people and how unique Tianjin was among cities that hosted foreign concessions. Come along as we discover what legacy and buildings the foreign nations left in Tianjin.

The tour will be led by Michael Hart, President of AmCham China. He has resided in Tianjin for over a decade and most of his career focused on commercial real estate in China.

The walking tour will be approximately 3.5 hours. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. The tour will end around the Min Yuan area and we will have lunch at Smoki & Co., you can also choose tour-only tickets.