[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