Different from other cities, Shanghai has many featured hotels and restaurants which are blended with overseas atmosphere and the local ambiance. “Shanghai Famous Landmark Building”—Astor House Hotel “Richard’s Hotel”, renamed as Astor House Hotel in 1857 (the Qing Dynasty, Xianfeng period, the 7th year), is a world famous hotel established in 1846 (the Qing Dynasty Daoguang period, the 26th year). It is the very first business hotel in Shanghai, besides, it is also very famous for its special guests such as Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, former American President Grant, Zhou Enlai and Charlie Chaplin. Because of its new classic Baroque style, it has the reputation of “Shanghai Famous Landmark Building,” representing itself as a targeted hotel of the age. A Pioneer in the History of China Hotels If you know about the glorious history of Astor House Hotel, you will find this hotel is really a hotel which walks on the acme of the age. Since Shanghai is the first city which receives the modernization of the western culture, there is no doubt that it performs as a pioneer in the history of China hotels. In 1882, the government planned to lighten up 15 electric lamps on trial for the first time, and Astor House Hotel installed 7 lamps of these 15, being the first modern hotel which had electricity. In 1901, this hotel was listed with the number of “200” on the first Yellow Page in Shanghai. It was the first phone used in Shanghai as well. Besides, in 1908, the first half-sounded film was shown in the garden of this hotel. Moreover, a dignified dancing party for the celebration of Queen Cixi’s 60th birthday was hosted here in 1897. If you are looking for the enjoyment of obtaining some historic atmosphere of this city, with all these honorable events, Astor House Hotel must be a good choice in your Shanghai trip! After we introduce so many interesting things about this hotel, do not hesitate anymore! Visit Astor House Hotel right now! If you want to know more about travel information in Shanghai, try Shanghai Tourism to give you more surprises during your trip!

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