[Live in the century-old legend of Tianjin | A complete guide to the Astor Hotel]

Pushing open the carved revolving copper door of the Astor Hotel, it feels like falling into the set of a movie in the Republic of China. This is China's oldest foreign-related luxury hotel. It was once Puyi's ballroom, Sun Yat-sen's residence, and it also hides the century-old cultural relic elevator that Mei Lanfang loved.

🚖 Transportation Guide
Metro Line 3, Jinwan Square Station, Exit C, 8 minutes walk (on the Haihe River, just past Jiefang Bridge)

📸 Internet celebrity retro photos are taken here
1⃣ Under the crystal chandelier in the lobby: Wear a Hepburn-style little black dress + pearl earrings to take a silhouette photo
2⃣ 1924 antique elevator: Wearing a Hua Mood for Love style cheongsam and taking a back shot, playing with an old telephone
3⃣ Victoria Gardens: The light and shadow are best at 4 pm, and the floral dress with straw hat is the most photogenic
4️⃣The museum's spiral staircase: Take a wide-angle upward shot, dark-colored dresses are recommended
5️⃣ Antique Corridor on the Lower Floor: In the corridor leading to the SPA area next to the museum, retro outfits and big red lips create a textured look

🎼 Immersive gameplay
1️⃣ Lishun Museum: (Free for guests) See the piano used by Soong Mei-ling and Zhang Xueliang’s booking records
2️⃣ Jazz Bar: Live performances at 8pm every night, order a "Young Marshal Cocktail" or "Puyi's Style" whiskey, and listen to "Night Jasmine" and "Night Shanghai"
3️⃣String Quartet: Held on New Year's Day, Chinese Valentine's Day and other festivals, enjoy snacks, champagne, and a wonderful time of listening to the melodies of world-famous music.
(✨Hidden benefits: You can rent student uniforms from the Republic of China at the front desk, and there are historical postcards in the drawers of the room!)

🚶 Peripheral joint play
1⃣ Jiefang Bridge and Century Clock Square
📍 Turn right out of the hotel and you will arrive (3 minutes walk)
✨ How to play: Shoot a "mechanical punk" blockbuster: Century Clock gear structure + Liberation Bridge steel frame
Easter egg: The Jiefang Bridge rotates open and close every Friday night (ask the front desk for the specific time)
2⃣ Five Avenues Historical and Cultural District
📍 Walk along Taierzhuang Road for 10 minutes
🌿 Highlights: Check in at the "Porcelain House": a magical villa covered with antique porcelain tiles; Take a carriage tour: listen to the driver tell the secrets of Zhang Xueliang's former residence
3⃣ Night Cruise on the Haihe River at Jinwan Square
📍 Just across the Jiefang Bridge (8 minutes walk)
🌉 Must do: Take a cruise on the Haihe River at 19:30 to watch the light show on both sides of the river (100 yuan/person)
4⃣ Italian style area
📍 15 minutes walk/Taxi starting price
🍝 Features: Take photos of European-style street scenes at Marco Polo Square; try the butter-baked snails at "Flou French Cuisine"

🚲 Recommended cycling route: Rent a shared bicycle and ride along the "Haihe Bicycle Trail", checking in along the way:
Lishunde→Jiefang Bridge→Jinwan Square→Ancient Culture Street (about 20 minutes)

🍽 Recommended nearby food
✔ "Tai Yu Feng": The magical combination of sesame sauce sugar cake + roast duck
✔ "Tianjin Cuisine Collection": The carp can "sing" (it squeaks when it's served!)

🛍 Bring the taste of Tianjin home
▫ Lishun De co-branded aromatherapy "1924" gift box
▫ Cheesecake Chocolate
▫ Guifaxiang Eighteen Street Mahua