Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Asia

Discover the best day and night markets across Asia, organized by country and location to help you find local treasures.

Ancient Culture Street (Tianjin)

A Qing-style market street on the Haihe River with a Mazu temple at its centre, known for Goubuli buns and fried cakes.

Cultural Experience
Local Delicacies
Entrance to Ancient Culture Street, Tianjin

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street opened on New Year's Day 1986 and preserves Qing dynasty architecture on the west bank of the Haihe River, north of Gulou in Nankai District. The Niangniang (Tianhou) Palace, a temple to the sea goddess Mazu first built in 1326, stands at its centre. Local snacks include Goubuli baozi, Erduoyan fried cakes, jianbing guozi, Laozhai medicinal candy and Tianjin mahua. Hours vary by shop.