Tianjin | The Astor Hotel Museum, a condensed version of modern Chinese history

| The Astor Hotel Museum inside a five-star hotel, a condensed version of modern Chinese history. When touring Tianjin, what's most unforgettable is the variety of historical buildings that can be seen everywhere. Among these historical buildings, the Astor Hotel is perhaps the one you can't miss. Established in 1863, the hotel's history is like a condensed version of modern Chinese history. To understand the Astor Hotel, the best way is of course to visit the Astor Hotel Museum inside the hotel, which houses nearly 3,000 exhibits. The hotel has a TV channel that is a documentary about the Astor Hotel. From the documentary, it is learned that the museum's collections mainly come from three sources. The first is items originally owned by the hotel, the second is donations from all walks of society, and the third is items that the museum staff have scavenged from Tianjin's second-hand markets. Touring the Astor Hotel Museum is like entering a time tunnel. The museum consists of nine 'century' themed sections, including 'Century Timespace', 'Century Old House', 'Century Foundation', 'Century Charm', 'Century Exploration', and so on, integrating the history and culture of the Astor, its architectural culture, celebrity culture, culinary culture, and corporate culture into one. Tips: Tickets to the Astor Hotel Museum cost 50 yuan, but hotel guests can visit for free; Guided tours are available every day at 2 p.m.