[2024 Shanghai Stay] Travel Guide for Shanghai Bund Riverside Treasury Hotel (Updated Oct)
Shanghai entry visa issues
1 All kind of Chinese CN visa
Today, we will talk about the scope of application and basic materials for the types of visas. Include: C Visa, D Visa, F Visa, J1/2 Visa, L Visa, MVisa, Q1/Q2 Visa, R Visa, S1/S2 Visa, X1/X2 Visa, Z Visa.
>General materials required for visa:
1. Passport original price and photocopy
2." "}Chinese Visa Application Form
3. A copy of the applicant's last Chinese visa or residence permit
2 No require visa application to enter:
1.Foreigners using various visa exemption agreements,
2. Foreigners holding valid Chinese permanent residence permits,
3. Foreigners holding various valid residence permits,
4. Foreigners holding valid APEC business travel card (excluding virtual cards),
5.24-hour transit visa-free personnel.
Note: Holders of other valid diplomatic and service passports are exempt from visa for stay in Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.
3 Suspension of entry:
1. Hold a multi-year multiple-entry visa issued before March 26, 2020and still valid;
2.72/144-hour transit visa-free
3.Visa-free entry to Hainan
4. Shanghai Cruises visa-free
5. Tourist visa to China
6. Visa for medical reasons
Note: Holders of valid visas issued before March 26, 2020 are not allowed to use them. lf they want to enter the country, they must reapply to the Embassy for visas.
yarenazer
Preparing to Visit China
I travel a good amount, but nothing prepared me for how to go about planning for my China trip. Here are some things l learned.
Make sure you get your visa early to account for any delays. The application process is intense and takes up to 2 months depending on where you are located. Many times they will have to mail your passport off to a major city to have the visa placed directly into your passport. It's also an expensive visa. Currently it is about ~$400USD, but it does last for 10 years!
Download WeChat and Alipay. China is mostly cashless and you can now add your Visa Card through WeChat. They will ask for personal information to verify your identity and this is how you will pay for almost everything as well as calling taxis. Even vending machines just have a QR code where you can scan your WeChat pay. Make sure you do this in advance because it takes up to 3 days to get approved.
Things like Google and Instagram etc do not work in China. People use WeChat for everything there so prepare for this. lf you need to download translating apps, this is important because Google Translate will not work.
Overall, although it was very intimidating to prepare, visiting was a great experience. l learned a lot and feel more prepared to visit next time! lt is a beautiful country, and everyone was so nice!
#trip
yarenazer
Shanghai | Checked in at Jinbao Hotel (The Bund Lujiazui Store).
|Checked in at Jinbao Hotel (The Bund Lujiazui Store). This is my first time checking in at this hotel, and the overall feeling is good.
It seems to have opened in 2023.
The cost performance and hardware and software facilities are all OK for my first experience.
It's no problem for a person to come on a business trip or travel. (There is a McDonald's downstairs.)
The room facilities are relatively new, but they are not easy to find, a bit like a maze~
If you live a little bit inside,
You have to turn around and find it two or three times, I don't think it's suitable for me who is not good at directions~
Service:
The front desk check-in reception and stay are all good.
TajMahalTwilight777
If you're visiting Shanghai, you must stay here! Just 5 minutes to North Bund.
【Introduction】: When visiting Shanghai, you must stay at a hotel with convenient transportation. The Shanghai Bund Riverside Treasure Hotel is a must-visit. It's conveniently located, just a 2-3 minute walk to Tilanqiao Station on Metro Line 12. Right across the street are Raffles City and AIA Grand Theatre, and about 900 meters away is Magnolia Plaza, offering everything you need for dining, entertainment, and shopping!
The hotel features a modern design with a strong sense of style. The spiral staircase in the lobby and the corridors to the guest rooms are very distinctive, perfect for taking photos. The hotel is well-equipped, with spacious and bright rooms, a separate wet and dry area, and soft mattresses that feel like you're being enveloped by clouds. Some rooms even come with bathtubs, perfect for a relaxing soak after a long day.
The breakfast is varied, offering both Chinese and Western options. The freshly baked croissants are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they taste amazing. Highly recommended!
💴【Average Cost】: Around 800-900 per person.
🧡【Tips】: The staff are very polite and enthusiastic. You definitely shouldn't miss the Bund Riverside Treasure Hotel when you come to Shanghai!
上海外滩滨江珍宝酒店
Shanghai Accommodation Chapter
Shanghai Accommodation Chapter
A temporary business trip, but still flipping through to find accommodation, and finally found this treasure which was a pleasant surprise. First of all, the design style is very much to our liking.
Then there's a McDonald's downstairs, and Raffles City is right across the street at the corner, solving all three meals, great.
From the entrance of Raffles City, you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower. After eating, it's just a few minutes' walk from the hotel to the cruise terminal (?), with few people and a comfortable environment. Isn't it wonderful to see the scenery of the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Bund on the opposite side from here?! The transportation is also convenient, it feels quite easy to go anywhere.
I really fell in love with Shanghai once again. Although this time it was for a business trip with no other plans, I can say that staying at this hotel added a lot of points. There aren't too many people on the road here either. When tired, just go back to the hotel and lie down. My friend and I were saying, we don't know why, but with the window slightly open, there's a breeze blowing, making us feel especially sleepy lying there, hahaha. After waking up, we went across the street to find food, ate our fill, and came back to watch TV until midnight, hahaha, it was really great. Highly recommend it to you.
📍: Shanghai Bund Riverside Treasure Hotel
spirited_spearmint
#shanghaitripDuring my visit to Shanghai, the Bund was undoubtedly the highlight. Walking along the waterfront, I was captivated by the breathtaking skyline, where the historical colonial buildings seamlessly blend with modern skyscrapers like the Oriental Pearl Tower. The contrast between the old and new symbolizes Shanghai’s unique charm. As the sun set, the entire area came alive with vibrant lights reflecting on the Huangpu River, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere. The Bund’s lively promenade was perfect for an evening stroll, offering picturesque views and a sense of Shanghai's rich cultural heritage. The experience was both serene and exhilarating, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the city. My trip to the Bund was truly unforgettable.
TomeKara
Shanghai Bund Hotel Recommendation ‖ Stayed for Two Nights and Didn't Want to Leave!!
The hotel's location is ◎ near the Bund, with Raffles City Mall downstairs, and the subway station is just 300 meters away, making it very convenient to go anywhere. This was also a key reason I paid special attention to when booking.
Hotel Style:
Their decor leans towards a modern style with a touch of elegance. The hotel's spiral staircase and corridors are also very well-designed and beautiful. Perhaps because it only opened in 2023, everything feels quite new.
Room Facilities:
The rooms are quite spacious and feature a three-part separation design. This way, showering, washing up, and using the toilet do not interfere with each other at all. I find this very user-friendly. Also, the hairdryer is worth praising; they use a Laifen.
Breakfast:
The hotel's breakfast includes a Western-style set and some Chinese buffet options. The Western breakfast is quite good, with a freshly baked croissant, a sausage, and a fried egg.
Service:
The service is also very good; they try to accommodate any additional requests. When leaving the hotel, they even gave us two gifts, which were quite thoughtful, including hand cream, lip balm, small cookies, and drinks.
Overall, this was a very pleasant stay experience.
AGJ. Jay 3079
Shanghai Bund Hotel Recommendation | Stayed for two nights and didn't want to leave
| Stayed for two nights and didn't want to leave. The hotel is located at the Bund area, with the Raffles City shopping mall right downstairs, and then it's just 300 meters to the subway station, which makes it very convenient to go anywhere. This was also a specific reason I paid attention to when booking.
Hotel Style:
The decoration of their hotel is modern with a touch of refinement. The hotel's spiral staircase and corridors are also very design-oriented and beautiful. Perhaps because it opened in 2023, the overall facilities are quite new.
Room Facilities:
The rooms are quite spacious and have a three-separation design. This way, showering, washing up, and using the toilet do not interfere with each other at all. I find this very user-friendly. And the hairdryer deserves praise, it's from Leifen.
Breakfast:
The hotel's breakfast includes a Western set along with some Chinese buffet options. The Western breakfast is quite good, with a freshly baked croissant, a sausage, and a fried egg.
Location: Shanghai Bund Riverside Treasure Hotel
WilliamMadsen
Highly recommended hotel in Shanghai - The Bund Treasure Hotel
Highly recommended hotel in Shanghai - The Bund Treasure Hotel
The design-oriented hotel that opened in April makes you feel at ease as soon as you check in
Located in North Bund, right opposite the Raffles City, near the Tiantong Road station of Line 12, it's in a super convenient location with a nice surrounding environment. You can even see the Oriental Pearl Tower when you step outside
Rooms with bathtubs are perfect for a daily soak to relieve stress. The rooms are not too small and are very comfortable to stay in. The service is also great, with 24-hour responsive assistance
The whole hotel has a strong design sense. I really like this kind of hotel now. You don't have to queue at Raffles City's Guanglian Shen and B&C
There are two types of breakfast. The buffet includes some simple fruits, cakes, drinks, milk, cereal, and porridge. The chargeable option is a croissant which tastes really good! Super flaky. The only downside is that the charged breakfast only has this one option. If you eat it every morning, you'll hope for the owner to change it up a bit. If you stay in the hotel for a longer time, you might get tired of it. Eating on the street side feels very French, watching the exquisite Shanghainese people. On a cloudy day, regardless of gender, everyone is carrying an umbrella. The only downside is the name, haha, it might make people think it has something to do with Treasure Seafood (I don't know if it does). It sounds like a very old-fashioned hotel, but it's surprisingly innovative
Overall, it's very good. Great value for money. Recommended stay~
Cook Liam 63
Compact and convenient, experience staying at the Shanghai Treasure Hotel
Shanghai Bund Riverside Treasure Hotel
Convenient transportation
① Across the street from the hotel, Tiantong Road Subway Station on Line 12
② About 500 meters south of the hotel, North Bund
Shopping convenience at Shanghai Lujiazui Plaza
① Lujiazui is opposite the hotel, it's a comprehensive mall with everything from dining, entertainment to shopping.
② North Bund Market, mainly featuring snacks, filled with memories of old Shanghai.
Inside the hotel
Room design is fashionable and simple, with smart home features. Not all rooms have windows and bathtubs, please be aware when booking.
Breakfast is 68 yuan per person, enough to fill you up, with a sandwich for each person, not very rich but the price is also not expensive.
The gym is small, with only a few simple treadmills and such.
There are three floors of rooms.
Other impressions: Perhaps due to the Spring Festival, there were not enough staff. On the first day of breakfast, we did not receive our sandwiches. They also threw away a hair accessory left on the dining table, mistaking it for trash, and the complimentary drinks for the second day were not placed in the room.