Tianjin will invest a hefty 5.2 billion yuan ($797.2 million) to create a replica of the thriving Yangliuqing section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal as it was 1,000 years ago, the city announced late last week.
Tianjin will pursue a new development pattern, apply a new vision of development, deepen reform, management and service, and create a market-oriented legalized international business environment, according to the 10th plenary session of the 11th CPC Tianjin Municipal Committee held on Dec 30-31.
Once famed for its unique style of woodblock printing, the ancient town of Yangliuqing is now drawing crowds with its well-preserved traditional architecture, Yang Cheng reports in Tianjin.
