This time, in order to catch the early cruise, I specially checked into Linjiang International Cruise Hotel (Shanghai Baoyang Road port area) one night in advance. After staying, I realized that its core advantage is not just "close to the dock" - from public transportation connections, self driving parking, to walking to scenic spots and commercial areas, the entire supporting chain arranges the "preparation before cruise travel" clearly, without having to fuss about the itinerary before boarding.
Let's talk about the most worry free transportation system first. I came from the city and took Line 3 to get off at Baoyang Road subway station. I called the hotel front desk in advance and the staff directly arranged for a direct shuttle bus to the hotel. It stopped steadily at the hotel entrance in just over ten minutes, without having to wait for a 28 inch suitcase on the roadside. If you are driving here, it is more convenient. The hotel comes with a free parking lot, with sufficient parking spaces and dedicated guidance. You don't have to wander around the port area to find a vacant spot. After parking, you can directly take the elevator to the hotel lobby. On the day of boarding, you can take the hotel's exclusive free shuttle bus, which takes 3 minutes directly to the boarding gate of Wusongkou International Shipping Port, saving even walking distance. Even if coming from Hongqiao or Pudong airports, taking the highway can avoid the congested roads in the city center, and you can arrive in 40 minutes to 1 hour without worrying about missing the boarding time.
The pedestrian circle around the hotel can completely fill the free time before boarding. Walking 250 meters outside is the Shanghai Sea World Shopping Mall. Before boarding, you can purchase snacks, drinking water, and portable daily necessities in one stop at the mall's supermarket. From local restaurants and chain milk tea shops to a family friendly amusement park, you don't have to walk far to try some hot local dishes or take your child out. Walk 340 meters to the other side and you will arrive at Wusongpao Taiwan Wetland Forest Park. With your hotel room card, you can enter for free. In the evening, walk along the riverside trail for half an hour and you can see the intersection of the Yangtze River and Huangpu River. The blue-green lake water in the mine garden can be easily photographed. The Yangtze River No. 11 themed post office can also stamp an exclusive postmark and send you a riverside postcard as a travel souvenir.
If you don't want to go too far, the hotel's built-in riverside platform is a treasure check-in point. This is one of the officially certified top ten viewing spots for sunrise at Wusongkou. You don't have to wake up early to run to the park. The next morning, you can stand on the platform and wait for the sunrise to rise from the river. Luckily, you can also see the scene of a giant cruise ship slowly entering the port. The restaurant on the second floor of the hotel specializes in local cuisine, with a signature dish of braised catfish and a strong aroma. If you don't want to travel far to find a restaurant, you can enjoy authentic Baoshan local flavors in the hotel. The breakfast options are also very diverse, and after finishing, you can catch the shuttle bus and the time is just right.
The biggest feeling after staying is that Linjiang International Cruise Hotel (Shanghai Baoyang Road port area) has filled the most important "relaxation feeling before boarding" for cruise passengers. You don't have to squeeze into a hotel in the city the day before boarding, dragging a big box to catch up with the morning rush hour traffic the next day. Here, you can leisurely stroll through the park, enjoy the river view, eat a comfortable local dish, and take a shuttle bus directly to board the ship the next day. Even the exhaustion of travel is relieved in advance. Whether traveling by cruise or wanting to take a short vacation along Baoshan Riverside, the transportation and surrounding facilities here can help you avoid many detours in your itinerary.Show more