Stroll down Dongyan Road where Tianjin's soul comes alive! Morning queues at authentic jianbing (savory crepe) stalls mingle with the aroma of mung bean batter, painting a vibrant street tableau. Red-brick buildings draped with laundry form the backdrop for elders playing chess under sycamore trees - time slows down here. Don't miss the deep-fried rice cakes slathered with fermented tofu paste, a crispy-salty childhood flavor locals swear by.