Alina from Russia explored Tianjin's Clay Figure Zhang Art Gallery, home to a century-old craft and one of the city's cultural treasures. From legendary figures like Mulan and Confucius to more unexpected faces like Canadian doctor Henry Norman Bethune, the clay figures capture history, culture, and imagination in every detail. She wandered through the gallery, discovering how this iconic art form continues to tell stories, shape memories, and connect cultures — one clay figure at a time.