I came to Shanghai this time to explore the niche spots of the Bund and North Bund in depth, so I specifically chose to stay at Zhenyue Hotel Shanghai. Originally, I only chose it for its proximity to the Bund and high cost-effectiveness. After three days of stay, I realized that the transportation and surrounding facilities here have completely taken advantage of all the convenience points of old Shanghai for sightseeing. Even tourists like me who don't like crowded people have arranged their itinerary to be smooth and comfortable.
The location of the hotel can be regarded as a "transportation hub" around the Bund. From Exit 3 of Sichuan North Road Station on Line 10, you can walk less than 300 meters to the hotel entrance. You don't have to take the wrong route by dragging your luggage. From Hongqiao Railway Station, you can take Metro Line 2 and transfer to Line 10, which takes a total of 40 minutes to get there directly, without having to wait in line for a ride hailing service at the entrance of Hongqiao Station. Friends who drive here don't have to worry at all. The hotel comes with its own exclusive free parking lot. In the heart of the Bund, where land is precious, you can find hotels with free parking spaces, which is simply a blessing for self driving tourists. If you want to go to Pudong Airport, take a taxi and take the elevated section of the North Bund Tunnel. It takes only 40 minutes to get there directly, without squeezing the congested traffic on the Bund. You don't have to rush out two or three hours in advance to catch an early flight.
The commuting efficiency to the core scenic spots is absurdly high. You can walk 15 minutes to the north of the Bund directly. You don't need to crowd the crowd of East Nanjing Road. You can walk south along the South Sichuan Road. Along the way, you can pass many century old western-style houses and small historical buildings. You can walk to the Garden Bridge of Shanghai all the way. The photos of the Bund are taken by many passers-by. It takes only 10 minutes to walk to Duolun Road Cultural Celebrity Street. The former residences of Lu Xun and Mao Dun are hidden on this small road, so there is no need to take a taxi to visit the scenic spots. After meals, you can take a walk and explore the cultural imprints of old Shanghai. Walk 20 minutes to the other side and you will reach the North Outer Beach Riverside Trail. In the evening, you can watch the sunset at Lujiazui, which is half as crowded as the Bund and has a high production rate.
The shopping and eating resources around are full of surprises. Five minutes down the stairs is the old food circle on Sichuan North Road. The local fried chicken restaurant and Cong you bing stall with Shanghai characteristics have been open for decades. Even the old sugar shops hidden in the alleys can be found. You don't need to go to the card online stores across half the city to eat authentic old Shanghai flavor downstairs. Within a 10 minute walk, there are also many niche cafes and independent bookstores located in old western-style houses. If you get tired of strolling, simply turn in and sit for half an hour to avoid the crowds on the Bund and steal a moment of relaxation for yourself.
Even if you want to go to the scenic spots far away, there are more than ten lines passing by the bus station at the entrance of the hotel, directly reaching Yu Garden, Chenghuang Temple, and Nanjing East Road. If you don't want to take the subway, you can take a double deck sightseeing bus and slowly swing under the wutong tree. The old Shanghai street scenery along the way is more interesting than taking a taxi. During the three days I stayed, I didn't even open the taxi app. I had to walk and take the subway to explore all the spots on the Bund, North Bund, and Duolun Road.
On the day of check-out, I dragged my suitcase leisurely to the subway station, holding a butterfly pastry that I had just bought from an old shop on the roadside. Having stayed around the Bund so many times, Zhenyue Hotel Shanghai is one of the few choices that can balance "convenient transportation, avoiding crowds, and freedom to browse and eat". Next time I come to Shanghai to book a niche spot on the Bund, I will definitely book here as soon as possible.Show more