When you come to Shanghai, you want to punch in Yu Garden, the Bund and the Old Town. Choosing the right destination can directly bring happiness to your journey. I booked my accommodation at Demores Hotel Shanghai this time, and only after staying did I realize that it was tailor-made as a 'transportation hub level' accommodation for deep city tours.
The old Ximen subway station is just 3 minutes' walk away from the hotel. Line 8 and Line 10 double track intersect. Line 10 only takes one station to Yu Garden, and it takes 3 minutes to reach Yu Garden Station directly. There is no need to squeeze the traffic jam on the ground, go sweating in the midsummer sun, go out and brush a subway yard, and then stand under the wave light of "Shanghai Pulse" in Yu Garden Garden in the twinkling of an eye. Take a few stops in the opposite direction, you can directly reach Nanjing East Road, the Bund, Xintiandi, and even go to Hongqiao Railway Station, you can also take the subway directly all the way, without any trouble dragging luggage.
Besides the subway, ground transportation is also particularly convenient. There is a bus stop on Zhonghua Road at the entrance of the hotel. A dozen lines cover almost all the core scenic spots in Huangpu District. If you don't want to take the subway, you can take the bus to the Chenghuang Temple Business District by two stops. You can walk slowly to Nanxiang Mantou Store to buy the newly baked crab meat dumplings, and you can walk through the Yu Garden Old Street's messenger store along the way. If you want to take a taxi, there is a spacious temporary drop off area at the entrance, and there is rarely a long queue waiting for the bus during rush hour. To catch an early flight to Pudong or Hongqiao, calling a taxi half an hour in advance can basically leave on time without worrying about being blocked by the narrow roads in the old city area.
The most amazing thing is the walking radius for strolling and eating. Starting from the hotel, walk along Zhonghua Road to Yu Garden. Along the way, you will pass several local restaurants hidden in Laoximen Alley. When you go out in the morning, you can buy the fried buns just out of the pot. After 15 minutes, you can directly touch the entrance of the ancient city park. Walk along the riverside path of the park, and you will unconsciously walk to the Nanpu Bridge section of the Bund. Without specially planning the route, you can encounter the most authentic fireworks in old Shanghai. Even if it is late at night after visiting the night scene of Yu Garden, walk back along the street lights. The convenience stores open 24 hours along the way, and the noodle shops in the late night canteen are open. You can also buy a snack on the way back to the hotel, without fear of finding food on the way back.
The hotel itself has also made "convenience" into details. The front desk will actively print the walking and eating map around for the guests, mark the shortcut to avoid traffic and the time-honored brands that local people often go to, and even clearly mark the location of luggage storage points at Yu Garden Station. Even for first-time visitors to Shanghai, staying at Demores Hotel Shanghai will not get lost at all. There is no need to waste a lot of time on checking routes and rushing trains. All core attractions are within a short commuting distance, saving time for strolling through gardens, eating snacks, and enjoying night views. This is the most valuable experience for staying in a hotel in the old town of Shanghai.Show more