I specifically took two days to ride around Changxing Island this time and chose Vienna Hotel (Shanghai Changxing Island) as my starting point in advance. Previously, when I came to Changxing Island, I always struggled with accommodation. After staying for two nights, I realized that finding such a chain hotel that balances comfort and convenience on this small island at the mouth of the Yangtze River is really worry free for short distance vacationers.
Drive from downtown Shanghai and take the Yangtze River Tunnel Bridge. After getting off the bridge, you can directly reach the hotel entrance in 10 minutes. The road conditions are smooth throughout the journey, and there is no need to wander around the country roads on the island. When checking in, the front desk learned that I was a tourist who came to ride around the island. They specially arranged a quiet room with a large window in the low area for me, and reminded me that there is a free non motorized vehicle parking area in the backyard of the hotel. They also reserved a place with a rain shelter for cyclists, so they don't have to worry about their bicycles getting wet from dew outside. The first feeling when I opened the door was that it was clean and spacious, with a space of over 30 square meters and no unnecessary fancy decorations. Vienna's iconic European style warm decoration exuded a down-to-earth texture, and the bedding was moderately soft and hard. After riding dozens of kilometers on the bike, the fatigue dissipated after lying down for a short time.
The most surprising thing is the hotel's location advantage. It takes only 5 minutes to walk downstairs to the core commercial street of Changxing Island, where chain supermarkets, local seafood restaurants, and fruit shops are all available. There is no need to drive far to purchase supplies. If you are short of cycling supplies and want to buy some orange specialties on the island, you can easily take a turn downstairs. It takes only 10 minutes to drive directly to Changxing Island Country Park. You can go to the park early and hike to see the morning mist, without setting an early alarm or driving for more than half an hour to reach the scenic area like you did when staying at a remote homestay on the island before. Drive northeast for 15 minutes to reach the first beach of the Yangtze River. In the evening, go to the riverside to watch the sunset, and on the way back, you can have a freshly caught river seafood at a seafood restaurant on the street. The itinerary is relaxed and not rushed.
The hotel's detailed experience is full of thoughtfulness. The 24-hour front desk can provide hot water and emergency supplies at any time. When I rode back to charge my sports camera, the front desk even took the initiative to find a suitable fast charging head for me. The hot water in the private bathroom area of the room comes out very quickly, with stable and sufficient water pressure. After riding the bike, I am sweating all over, and taking a hot shower instantly relieves the soreness all over my body. The buffet breakfast in the hotel is particularly solid, including Congee, steamed buns and Chongming cake with local characteristics. After a hot meal in the morning, you will not be hungry when you go out for a ride around the island in the morning. The hotel also provides a free laundry room, where dusty sportswear can be worn dry the next day after cycling, without the need to bring extra laundry.
As one of the few standardized chain hotels on Changxing Island, Vienna Hotel (Shanghai Changxing Island) does not have flashy internet celebrity facilities, but has put into practice the comfort, convenience, and sense of security that tourists who come to the island for vacation care the most. After staying for two days without any unpleasant incidents, there is no need to ruin the good mood of the vacation for trivial accommodation matters. This peaceful and stable vacation experience is the most rare harvest of a short trip to Changxing Island. Next time I come cycling around Changxing Island, I will definitely choose this place without hesitation.Show more