Europe is a place that many people yearn for because of its beautiful scenery and deep culture. So many Chinese like to travel to Europe and feel the exotic and romantic atmosphere there.
In fact, there are several cities in China that are very similar to European cities.
1. Qingdao
Qingdao is a city with a unique history and international style, with many natural and cultural landscapes, such as Zhanqiao, Badaguan, Xiaoqingdao, Lu Xun Park and so on. In Qingdao, European-style architecture can also be seen everywhere. For example: the Zhanqiao by the sea, the Christian Church near Zhongshan Road.
The villas in Badaguan and the European-style buildings hidden in the old town still exude charming charm despite their age. These European-style buildings are a bright spot in the city. It not only makes the city more distinctive, but also makes people feel the romance and elegance of the city.
In addition, there is another scenic spot with a European style, that is, the Catholic Church. The church was built in 1932, and although it has survived a long time, it is still intact and has witnessed the development of Qingdao. It is currently the only Christian building in China that retains a complete typical Gothic style, and it is also a national key cultural relic protection unit.
Walking into the Catholic Church, you will feel a strong European atmosphere, and its overall style is a typical European architecture. The whole appearance is like a vertical cross, which looks particularly solemn and sacred under the background of the blue sky and white clouds.
From a distance, it looks like a castle in a fairy tale world, which makes people yearn for it. Walking inside, you will find that this is not a simple European-style building, but full of artistic sense, especially those exquisite carvings, which are breathtaking.
It is said that these carvings were all by famous Italian artists at that time. In addition to the exquisite carving, the interior decoration is also very exquisite, whether it is the pattern of the wall or the pattern of the floor, it shows a unique charm.
2. Tianjin
When it comes to the European characteristics of Chinese cities, Tianjin also has many European-style buildings. Tianjin is a famous historical and cultural city in China, as well as a national central city, a megacity, an international port city and a demonstration area for ecological livable social construction, with many historical monuments and cultural landscapes.
The French Parliament Building on Chifeng Road in the Heping District, built around 1930 for French Jews, is one of the earliest Western classicist style buildings in modern China. This typical French-style Western-style building has now become a landmark building in Tianjin.
In addition to the French Public Assembly Building, there are many distinctive Western-style buildings on Chifeng Road, such as the HSBC Building in Hebei District, which is typical of neoclassical style.
In addition, there is the former British General Revenue Department in Zimbabwe, built in 1903, and the Lever Hotel, known as the Oriental Princess House, built by British Jews before liberation. The Haihe River is one of the seven major rivers in China and the largest water system in North China.
The Hedong District here is mainly industrial, with Tanggu Railway Station and the famous Jiefang Bridge, also known as the "Old Iron Bridge". In Hedong District, many European-style buildings have been preserved, such as Ren'ai Hall in Hebei District.
Ren'ai Hall, also known as Boji Medical Hall, was completed in the 40th year of Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1775 AD) and is a combination of Chinese and Western buildings. The main hall has five bays, with a single eaves resting on the top of the mountain, and the roof is decorated with double dragons playing pearls, and kissing the beast. Walking here, it is difficult not to be impressed by the fusion of European fashion and Chinese retro here.
3. Harbin
Although Harbin is located in the northeast region, its international style is also quite strong. Especially from some of the characteristic attractions here, you can see the fusion of different international style and traditional style. On Central Street, many of the buildings here are European-style. Most of these buildings are hundreds of years old.
For example, the famous Hagia Sophia is typical of the Baroque style. There is also Qiulin Lidaos Western Restaurant, which is a typical Art Nouveau style. Hua Mei Western Restaurant, on the other hand, is neoclassical style. The common feature of these buildings is that they are tall and tall, and brightly colored.
In addition to European-style buildings, the small shops on the street are also full of European style, whether selling clothes or shoes, they all have a strong retro style. On Central Street, there are also many foreign tourists, who shop here, take photos and feel the charm of this small oriental Paris.
In short, on the streets of Harbin, from architecture to clothing, are full of exoticism, so that this ice city is no longer so monotonous, but more color and romance, which is also a very happy thing for many Chinese people, without going abroad, you can appreciate the international architectural style, saving a lot of time and money.
That's all for the 3 cities in China that are most like Europe today. I don't know if you have anything you want to say after reading it? Everyone is welcome to actively speak in the comment area.