This time I came to Yangpu, Shanghai to connect with the shipping cultural and creative project. I specifically chose China Grain Hotel Shanghai, which is an 8-minute walk from Pingliang Road Station on Line 18. It avoids the traffic congestion in the core area of Lujiazui, but can quickly cover all the core business points in Yangpu Riverside. As soon as I checked in, I confirmed that this business trip no longer needs to be distracted by commuting and entertaining trivial matters.
As a high-end business hotel in Yangpu District, it does not have the cold feeling of traditional business hotels. The entrance is the elegant and transparent lobby. With the green garden outside the floor to floor window, it has its own dignified atmosphere suitable for business scenes. It makes a temporary appointment to meet customers in the lobby teahouse. It is quiet, private and not out of style. It does not need to look for an external meeting place at all. When checking in, the front desk was very efficient. Upon learning that I was going to the industrial park on the North Bund the next day to discuss cooperation, I not only proactively printed the Binjiang commuting route to avoid the morning rush hour, but also kindly reminded me of the 24-hour free high-speed printing service at the business center. I finished organizing and binding dozens of pages of shipping cultural and creative project proposals in just a few minutes downstairs, saving me the trouble of finding a printing shop at the last minute.
The administrative business room I live in has a well-organized and spacious space, without any unnecessary fancy decorations. It is equipped with a dedicated independent office area and a spacious ergonomic desk. The flicker free eye protection lighting is soft and not dazzling. When holding cross-border video conferences, the dedicated network runs smoothly throughout the entire process, and there is not a single lag in the entire process of changing the plan. The biggest pain point for business travelers is the large capacity refrigerator in the room. The precision cultural and creative samples I brought and the contract documents that need to be stored at low temperatures can be securely placed. The clothes I saved up for consecutive business trips can be ironed and finished in just two hours when they are delivered to the hotel laundry room. The next day, when I saw the customer dressed neatly, even the negotiation status became more confident.
After a whole day of docking work, you don't have to go far to find a business banquet venue. You can go directly to the Xiaonanguo Restaurant provided by the hotel downstairs. The authentic local cuisine is exquisite and decent. The signature Braised pork belly, steamed grouper and smoked fish taste authentic, which can not only meet the taste preferences of local customers, but also allow partners from other places to taste the authentic Shanghai flavor. It is totally convenient to entertain them, and saves the trouble of queuing up at online stores and worrying about taste. After dinner, I took a leisurely walk along the slow walking path by the Yangpu River to unwind. The evening breeze carried the moist scent of the Huangpu River, blowing on my face. The shoulder and neck pain that had been sitting on the computer all day slowly dissipated, and even my tense nerves relaxed.
The subsequent business itinerary is particularly smooth: it takes only 10 minutes to walk to the International Convention and Exhibition Center in Yangpu Riverside, and there is no need to rush to attend industry exhibitions; It takes only 20 minutes by car to reach multiple industrial parks on the North Bund, avoiding morning rush hour congestion throughout the journey; On the way to Pudong Airport, the hotel arranged a drop off bus stop in advance and arrived 20 minutes earlier than the estimated time, without the embarrassment of rushing the bus. In the evening, after finishing all my work, I took some time to go for a two lap run at the hotel's fitness center. The facilities were fully equipped and there were not many people. After exercising, most of my exhaustion was relieved.
I used to think that business travel in Yangpu was a continuous rush, but this time at China Grain Hotel Shanghai, I realized that choosing the right place to stay can not only efficiently promote all work, but also take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of the riverside to steal half of my own free time. Next time I come to Yangpu to coordinate projects, this will definitely be my first choice.Show more