古文化街 the Ancient Culture Street

　　模仿 imitate

　　商業步行街 commercial pedestrian street

　　天津市的發祥地 the Cradle of Tianjin

　　天后宮 Tianhou Temple

　　媽祖廟 Mazu Temple

　　古玩 antique

　　手工藝制品 handicraft

　　民俗用品 folk product

　　楊柳青年畫 Yangliuqing New Year painting

　　泥人張彩塑 Niren Zhang’s Colour-Clay Figurine

　　劉氏磚刻Liu Carving

　　風味小吃 snack

　　茶湯 Chatang Soup

　　鍋巴菜 Guobacai

　　耳朵眼炸糕 Earhole Fried Cake

　　【精彩譯文】

　　Opened on New Year’ Day in 1986, the Ancient Culture Street in Tianjin city is 687 meters long, with its architecture imitating the folk style of the Qing Dynasty. Located on the west bank of Haihe River in Nankai District, it is a commercial pedestrian street which is worth visiting. Furthermore, this street is known as the Cradle of Tianjin, and is the first cultural, religious and business centre of the city. In its centre is the famous Tianhou (Heavenly Queen) Temple, more popularly known as Mazu. Antiques, ancient books, traditional handicrafts and folk products are sold here. Additionally, the traditional folk-art Yangliuqing New Year paintings, Niren Zhang’s Colour-Clay Figurines, Wei Kites and Liu Carvings all have their shops there. There are also local snacks such as Chatang Soup, Guobacai, Earhole Fried Cake, etc.