Shanghai’s Most Underrated Travel Destination with a Hidden Gem Hotel Offering Breathtaking Sea Views

Duration: 3 days. Time: August. Cost per person: 2000 yuan. Companions: Friends. Activities: Food ex[...]

Duration: 3 days. Time: August. Cost per person: 2000 yuan. Companions: Friends. Activities: Food exploration, photography, free travel, hiking, cycling, weekend trips. The author visited these places: Shanghai Jinqiao City Beach, Bole Hotel, Bi Hai Jin Sha, Di Shui Lake. Published on 2020-08-06 14:13.

‘Shanghai has sea but no clean beaches’ is a common misconception among most Shanghai residents. In the southwest direction of Shanghai, in the Jinqiao District, lies a coastal resort with azure waters, soft sandy beaches, maritime activities, and a coastal scenic promenade. All the romantic holiday elements you can imagine are present here. It is the Jinqiao City Beach.

Adjacent to the beach, just 40 meters away, stands a newly opened coastal resort hotel this year, the Bole Hotel Shanghai Jinqiao. With a view of the sea from every window and the beach just outside the door, the experience rivals Sanya’s, and the cost-performance ratio is exceptionally high! Today, we will unveil the charm of this hidden gem hotel! A new vacation landmark on the eastern coast of the Magic City, full marks for artistic sense and family-friendly amenities!

Shanghai’s surroundings are often chosen as weekend getaway destinations such as Sheshan, Chongming, and Di Shui Lake, with Jinqiao often being overlooked. Little do people know that Jinqiao offers unique vacation elements, allowing you to experience the charm of azure waters and blue skies without leaving Shanghai. The advantage of being by the sea is maximized in Jinqiao, which has created a 7.2 square kilometer coastal resort with a coastline stretching 3500 meters – the Jinqiao City Beach.

Many people think the sea in Shanghai is turbid, but here the water is surprisingly clear. This is mainly due to the physical sedimentation, biological degradation, artificial wave creation, and natural circulation treatment of the beach’s seawater, scientifically transforming the beach and using high water hidden dykes to isolate the turbidity of the East China Sea, creating a golden sand and clear water urban landscape coastline.

Next to the city beach, a 25-story landmark building stands out – it is the tallest hotel on the coastline, the Bole Hotel Shanghai Jinqiao. It is adjacent to the city beach and coastal park, with an endless magnificent sea view on one side and a city green lung surrounded by greenery on the other. Every day, you can enjoy the embrace of fresh air, which is invigorating.

Bole Hotel is a high-end hotel brand under the Greenland Hotel Tourism Group, providing high-quality living services for business and leisure guests, creating unique and unforgettable accommodation experiences for customers.

At the Bole Hotel Shanghai Jinqiao, the most significant impression is the hotel’s artistic sense and family-friendly degree. The dry landscape design at the entrance of the lobby on the first floor, combined with lines and light and shadow effects, creates a fashionable and trendy lobby entrance hall, which is a delightful first impression.

Upon entering the lobby, various mercury-textured art pieces and sculptures are visible everywhere, enhancing the artistic and texture of the space in a simple and bright environment. The hotel’s lighting is also a highlight. The elevator hall, lobby bar, and front desk lighting fixtures are of different styles and shapes, each integrating well with the environment. In addition to the cool design of the lighting fixtures, the brightness of the lighting is perfectly designed. Every space in the hotel makes guests feel natural, intimate, and comfortable.

The front desk is located on the second floor of the hotel, with three separate front desks ensuring the maximum privacy protection for each guest’s personal information during check-in. The lighting lines at the front desk look particularly attractive reflected in the smooth marble floor. This is what a good hotel does in terms of creating visual pleasure for guests in its design.

In addition to the meticulous attention to artistic design, the hotel’s surrounding family-friendly amenities also ensure that every child staying here can find the joy of vacation time. Within a 200-meter distance from the hotel, in the Binhai Park, there is a children’s playground and a mini zoo, which not only offer a rich variety of entertainment options but are also affordable. The amusement facilities include more than 10 kinds of fun projects such as carousels, pirate ships, bumper cars, suitable for both children and adults; the animal corner houses monkeys, Malayan bears, emus, birds, aquatic birds, and other animals. Although the scale is not large, it is enough for children to play for a while, and the ticket price for the zoo is only 2 yuan, isn’t that touching? The scale of the park and zoo may not compare to professional large-scale parks, but they are much more fun than the usual hotel family amenities.

Lying in bed and**Jinshan Binhai Hotel: A Seaside Paradise for Vacationers**

**Sea View Rooms:**
Experience unparalleled comfort and luxury at the Jinshan Binhai Hotel. The hotel’s unique shape and height ensure that most rooms boast an unobstructed view of the sea. Each sea view room, spanning 40 square meters, is designed to meet all your vacation accommodation needs. The rooms are characterized by their simplicity, cleanliness, warmth, and comfort. Enjoy a restful night’s sleep on the 2-meter super king-size bed, which is both soft and inviting.

**Room Features:**
The standout feature of these rooms is the expansive glass window, offering a panoramic view of Binhai Park, Jinshan City Beach, and the dual-color sea. On a sunny day, the experience is reminiscent of a Sanya vacation. Even the basic rooms offer a delightful view, with red-roofed houses nestled among greenery, creating a picturesque scene against the backdrop of a blue sky and white clouds.

**Sea View Suites:**
For the ultimate indulgence, book the hotel’s sea view suites, which offer a 270-degree sea view. This unique vantage point allows you to fulfill your dream of watching the sea while lying in bed. The hotel also caters to special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries, providing romantic arrangements that are both surprising and memorable.

**Culinary Delights:**
Embrace the local saying, “live by the sea, eat the sea,” as the hotel brings fresh East China Sea seafood to the Boya All-Day Dining Restaurant and Pinzhen Chinese Restaurant. Savor a variety of seasonal seafood and the true taste of the sea.

**Boya All-Day Dining Restaurant:**
Located on the second floor, the Boya All-Day Dining Restaurant offers a daily buffet breakfast and dinner. The breakfast features a wide array of dishes, with a bowl of hot spicy meat noodles being a must-try. The buffet dinner is nothing short of luxurious, with a giant spicy seafood pot at the entrance that includes crayfish, boiled fish, spicy shrimp, and more. The seafood area spans an entire counter, offering swimming crabs, scallops, mussels, and more, all large, fresh, and unlimited.

**Dessert Heaven:**
The hotel has brought an entire ‘dessert shop’ into the restaurant, featuring colorful desserts that are high in appearance and beauty, stimulating appetites and leaving diners wishing for a second stomach. Daily fresh oysters, a variety of barbecues, hot and cold dishes, numerous noodle counter and dim sum options, and two types of fresh squeezed juices are also available. At 188 yuan per person (originally 238 yuan), it’s a steal you won’t want to miss.

**Pinzhen Chinese Restaurant:**
On the third floor, the Pinzhen Chinese Restaurant offers sea views from both the hall and private rooms, making dining a pleasure as you enjoy the beautiful scenery. This sea-view Chinese restaurant is a unique gem among hotels in the magical city. The restaurant focuses on Cantonese and local dishes, with seasonal offerings featuring river and seafood delicacies crafted into exquisite and delicious dishes.

**Signature Dishes:**
The prawn and eel in a sweet and sour sauce is a must-try signature dish. The prawns are large and have a delightful bounce, while the eel is crispy and refreshing, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that astonish the palate and stimulate the appetite. Another dish worth mentioning is the steamed crab with egg white, a visual and taste delight where the sweet and tender crab meat complements the smooth egg white, enhanced by a special sauce.

**Q Bar:**
Located on the second floor, Q Bar is a spacious lobby bar with ample space between seating areas, ideal for dates and gatherings while ensuring privacy. In the afternoons, enjoy high tea with your family, making the most of this valuable family time.

**Upcoming Facilities:**
The hotel, which began its trial operation at the end of May this year, is gradually improving its internal facilities. While the swimming pool, gym, children’s club, and executive lounge are not yet open, they are highly anticipated. The swimming pool, in particular, is expected to be a selling point of the hotel, featuring a large area, high ceilings, good natural lighting, and ample activity space. The gym and children’s club will occupy an entire floor of the hotel, demonstrating the hotel’s commitment to entertainment and leisure.Jinshan City Beach Hotel is just 45 meters away from the city beach. Guests can directly enter the scenic area from the second floor of the hotel. All hotel guests receive two scenic area tickets.

The beach in front of the hotel is suitable for playing in the water but not for swimming, so it is relatively quiet. There are coastal boardwalks for walking and enjoying the sea breeze, a variety of water sports suitable for all ages, and sand sculptures to appreciate. Here, you can play in the sand and water with your children and enjoy the fun of summer water activities without expensive flights and hotel prices.

Just a one-hour drive and a cost of over 600 per night will allow you to experience the same coastal vacation atmosphere as Sanya. It is indeed a low-key hidden gem hotel. Perhaps it will be the next dark horse or internet celebrity among the resorts near the magical city!

The gym also offers a sea view, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery while exercising. The enchanting sunset in the evening is perfect.

The executive lounge, located on the top floor of the hotel, is accessible to high-level members of the Greenfield or those who have booked executive rooms or above. Here, you can experience breathtaking sea views and a unique vacation experience in the magical city.