Explore Dreamy Castles, Stay at Luxury Hotels, Enjoy Half-Price Gourmet Cuisine – This Guide Tells You How!

Duration: 2 days Time: June Cost per person: 1000 Yuan With whom: Friends Activities: Gourmet cuisin[...]

Duration: 2 days
Time: June
Cost per person: 1000 Yuan
With whom: Friends
Activities: Gourmet cuisine, photography, self-driving, free travel

The author visited these places: Moller Villa Shaanxi South Road, Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center, People’s Square, Lujiazui.

Published on 2020-08-03 10:39

It’s rare to escape from the steel forest of CBD, and one would want to tour the exotic and foreign landscapes. The year is coming to an end, and another year has passed by in a hurry amidst busyness. Taking advantage of the end of the year to have some leisure time, I decided to meet up with close friends for a small gathering. We targeted Huangpu District and Xuhui District because there are many old houses left over from the 1920s and 1930s, each carrying a legendary story of the old Shanghai beach.

[‘Exploring the Century’s Dream Castles’] The Moller Villa we visited is one of them, also known as ‘Moller Residence’, located on Shaanxi South Road, built in 1927, with the original owner being the British Jew Moller. The villa covers an area of more than 5000 square meters, with a garden area of about 2000 square meters. It is said that the reason for building this villa was that Moller’s little daughter had a dream of a large house in a fairy tale layout. So Moller built this small palace according to the style seen in his daughter’s dream. The villa is a typical European-style building, with tall spires, steeply pointed roofs, and a very unique shape with concave and convex changes. The main building is a three-story Scandinavian Norwegian-style building, perfectly reflecting the elegance of European nobility. Although Moller was a British Jew, he made his fortune in China, so he integrated some Chinese elements into the villa design. A pair of Chinese-style stone lions were placed at the entrance of the villa. The exterior wall is made of ochre-colored fire-resistant bricks, with colored ceramic tiles embedded in the middle, and the roof is yellow-green glazed tiles. The whole villa is set among green trees, with a unique color scheme. Like other old houses, in addition to its unique exterior architecture, the interior decoration of the main building is also very exquisite. The corridors and hallways are all equipped with wall panels, and the stairs, floors, and wall panels are mostly made of teak, all of which are reddish-brown. Everywhere there are beautifully intricate patterns, pleasing to the eye, and one cannot help but sigh at the full exotic charm here, making us linger and forget to return.

[‘Staying at Shanghai Zhongjian Wanyi Hotel’] After leaving the Moller Villa, we drove to the Shanghai Zhongjian Wanyi Hotel located in the core area of Hongqiao Business District. It is adjacent to the Convention and Exhibition Center, Hongqiao Airport, Hongqiao Railway Station, and other key transportation hubs, making it very convenient.

[‘An Exclusive Extraordinary Exploration Journey’] From the retro and magnificent Moller Villa, we came to this modern and fashionable Wanyi Hotel, as if we had traveled through several centuries in an instant. Due to its superior geographical location, close to the National Convention and Exhibition Center and adjacent to the Hongqiao hub, the Wanyi Hotel, which mainly targets business customers, highlights a delicate and simple design style, and a leisurely and comfortable stay experience! It has a full-day dining restaurant called Wan Hui Xuan; at the same time, the lobby bar offers a variety of exquisite desserts, coffee, and cocktails, making it the best choice for business meetings and leisure socializing. Although the hotel does not have an indoor swimming pool, the second floor has a well-equipped fitness center with intelligent facilities, providing everything a business hotel should have. In addition, you can also walk around the urban courtyard outside the hotel to feel this rare leisure and natural oxygen bar.

[‘Achieving the Most Harmonious Balance Between Work and Life’] After a slightly tiring morning of sightseeing, I checked into the hotel, visited it, and then returned to the room.The villa covers an area of more than 5000 square meters, with a garden area of about 2000 square meters. It is said that the reason for building this villa was that Moller’s little daughter had a dream, dreaming of a big house with a fairy tale layout. So Moller built this little palace according to the style seen in his daughter’s dream. The villa is a typical European-style building, with towering spires, steeply pitched roofs, and a peculiarly changing shape. The main building is a three-story Scandinavian Norwegian style building, perfectly reflecting the elegance of European nobility. Although Moller was a British Jew, he himself made his fortune in China, so he integrated some Chinese elements into the villa design. A pair of Chinese-style stone lions are also placed at the entrance of the villa. The exterior wall is made of ochre-colored fire-resistant bricks, with colored tiles embedded in the middle, and the roof is yellow-green glaze tiles. The whole villa is set among green trees, with a unique color scheme. Like other old houses, in addition to the unique exterior architecture, the interior decoration of the main building is also very particular. Corridors and passages are all equipped with wainscoting, stairs, floors, and wall panels are mostly teak, all in reddish-brown. Everywhere there are beautifully delicate patterns, pleasing to the eye, and I can’t help but sigh that the exotic atmosphere here is full of charm, making us linger.

After leaving the Moller Villa, we drove to the Shanghai Zhongjian Wanyi Hotel located in the core area of Hongqiao Business District. It is adjacent to the Convention Center, Hongqiao Airport, Hongqiao Railway Station, and other key hubs, with very convenient transportation.

From the retro-style Moller Villa to this modern and fashionable Wanyi Hotel, it seems to have traveled through several centuries in an instant. Due to its superior location, it is only a stone’s throw away from the National Convention and Exhibition Center, adjacent to the Hongqiao Hub, and mainly targeting business guests. The Wanyi Hotel, which highlights a delicate and simple design style, offers a leisurely and comfortable stay experience! There is a full-day dining restaurant Wanhui Xuan here; at the same time, the lobby bar serves a variety of exquisite desserts, coffee, and cocktails, making it the best choice for business meetings and leisure socializing.

Although the hotel does not have an indoor swimming pool, the second floor boasts a well-equipped fitness center with smart facilities, providing all the amenities a business hotel should have. In addition, guests can stroll through the hotel’s external urban courtyard to experience the rare leisure and natural oxygen bar.

After a slightly tiring morning of sightseeing, I returned to the room after checking in and visiting the hotel. When staying at the hotel, I particularly pay attention to the room facilities and the quality of the bed. The guest rooms offer a simple and stylish decoration, free from unnecessary embellishments, with soft lighting inside the room, suitable for those like me who can fall asleep when tired. The bathroom space is not large, but the hardware is excellent, equipped with a bathtub, making it more suitable for business travelers to relax and enjoy a homely stay experience. The hotel has a total of 254 square meters of banquet space, with five meeting rooms that can be adjusted to flexible spaces to host various scales of annual events. One must marvel at the complete facilities and powerful functions of the Shanghai Zhongjian Wan Yi Hotel!

The restaurant’s design style is simple and fashionable, with exquisite structure and warm yellow light interwoven to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The eye-catching floor-to-ceiling glass windows expand the dining guests’ visual space, and the buffet dinner gathers Asian and Western cuisines. The vibrant open kitchen allows guests to watch the chefs’ exquisite cooking skills and brings an interactive dining experience to the guests. The colorful and diverse flavor buffet changes themes from time to time, allowing guests to explore the cultural charm of fine dining. The restaurant is bright in decoration, especially the corner near the entrance by the window, which is great. The wooden dining table with floor-to-ceiling windows, with sunlight pouring in front of the window, and accompanied by delicious dishes, is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Now is also the 2nd anniversary of the Shanghai Zhongjian Wan Yi Hotel, and the hotel has launched several preferential packages, allowing guests to enjoy exquisite dining packages at half price! Overall, the Shanghai Zhongjian Wan Yi Hotel is not only modern and fashionable in decoration but also has very comprehensive facilities.Whether it’s for business trips or sightseeing, staying at Shanghai Zhongjian Wan Yi Hotel is a good choice. It is located in the core area of the Hongqiao Business District, adjacent to the National Convention and Exhibition Center. With high service standards, the environment and atmosphere are very comfortable and elegant. It fully considers the needs of customers and provides an ideal place to relax and release one’s body and mind.

It can be said that it is worth the price, with a very high cost-performance ratio, and the service and environment are impeccable. In a word, it’s great. In two words, perfect!

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Xujing East Station of Line 2 and Panlong Road Station of Line 17, conveniently connecting to all major core business districts in Shanghai (Nanjing West Road, People’s Square, Lujiazui, etc.).

The surrounding area boasts the Hongqiao Tiandi Commercial Center, which integrates office, shopping, dining, entertainment, and exhibition facilities. It is closely connected to Hongqiao Railway Station and Hongqiao Airport, conveniently reachable within 10 minutes. The area is encircled by a comprehensive transportation system, with the Jiamin Elevated Road to the east, the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway to the south, the Shenhai Expressway to the west, and the Songze Elevated Road to the north, ensuring easy access to various destinations.