[Photo from exploringtianjin.com]

[Photo from exploringtianjin.com]

The five streets Ma Chang Rd, Mu Nan Rd, Da Li Rd, Chang De Rd, and Chong Qing Rd, have collectively been given the name of Wudadao, which means five major streets in English. With approximately 2,000 various styles villas, Wudadao has been widely known as an international architecture exposition.

In addition, more than 300 late residences of historical figures are located in the area of Wudadao. Those figures include former Olympic champion Li Airui, late president of the United States Herbert Clark Hoover, and former U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall as well as two presidents of the Republic of China and seven Prime Ministers and acting Prime Ministers.

The Astor Hotel

Founded in 1863, The Astor Hotel is the first in China to open business toward foreign customers including Sun Yat-sen, Zhang Xueliang, Cai E as well as the 31st president of the United States Herbert Clark Hoover and the 1st Japanese Prime Minister Itō Hirobumi.

Jiefang Bridge

Jiefang Bridge used to be called Wanguo Bridge, except it was built in 1927 across Haihe River. The drawbridge can open and close. It stands at 96.7 meters long, 5.5 meters high, and 19.5 meters wide.