Historic Yangliuqing Town thrives with folk traditions and heritage crafts

Photo taken on Aug. 7, 2025, shows the street view of Yangliuqing Town in Xiqing District, north China’s Tianjin Municipality. The town is well known for its vibrant folk art scene and traditional markets, where visitors can explore a wide variety of handmade crafts, interact with artisans, and experience the living charm of intangible cultural heritage. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 7, 2025, shows the street view of Yangliuqing Town in Xiqing District, north China’s Tianjin Municipality. The town is well known for its vibrant folk art scene and traditional markets, where visitors can explore a wide variety of handmade crafts, interact with artisans, and experience the living charm of intangible cultural heritage. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 7, 2025, shows the street view of Yangliuqing Town in Xiqing District, north China’s Tianjin Municipality. The town is well known for its vibrant folk art scene and traditional markets, where visitors can explore a wide variety of handmade crafts, interact with artisans, and experience the living charm of intangible cultural heritage. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 7, 2025, shows visitors browsing and selecting intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in Yangliuqing Town, north China’s Tianjin Municipality. The town is well known for its vibrant folk art scene and traditional markets, where visitors can explore a wide variety of handmade crafts, interact with artisans, and experience the living charm of intangible cultural heritage. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 7, 2025, shows a display of intangible cultural heritage crafts in Yangliuqing Town, north China’s Tianjin Municipality. The town is well known for its vibrant folk art scene and traditional markets, where visitors can explore a wide variety of handmade crafts, interact with artisans, and experience the living charm of intangible cultural heritage. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)