DAY 5 TUESDAY OCT 23rd - Bullet Train to Shanghai

BULLET TRAIN -

 

ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HOTEL - We got to this hotel after riding on the subway and the taking a sort taxi ride. This was the original hotel Expedia had suggested. But though it had a beautiful lobby entrance and bathroom (per Angel & Joe). The surroundings were not up to par. We were about an hour and a half outside of the city by train. Which shut down service after 10:30pm. A cab ride back would cost us probably $20 buck US. We quickly mobilized to assist Jose in changing the reservation via Expedia. Pulling maps and getting on the internet, we finally were able to secure a hotel by the Bund in the heart of the city.

THE BUND RIVERSIDE HOTEL Wow now this is what we were used too. The Hotel had character and was so centrally located. We quickly checked in (Jose and Frankie) (Joe and Angel). There was a mixup in the reservation and the hotel had to upgrade us to the Executive suites on the 17th floor. The view when we got to the room made all the stress worth it. It was breath taking. We had 180 degree view of the entire city skyline. The view rivaled that of Chicago and New York.

After settling in, the fellas who were on the 10th floor, came up and we went to dinner at our very own exclusive dinning room on our floor. The room was adorned with beautiful wood furniture that you would find in any gentlemen's club associated with executive status. The food was delicious and hit the spot. After, we decided to take a walk to the river and check out the sights.

We exited the hotel and took a left down the street for about a minute walk. Holly cow !!! when we got to the river it was more breath taking then from our room. It was like nothing I have ever seen. All the lights adorning and outlining all the buildings and the boats. It was as if we were in Vega but near the water.

SHANGHAI AT NIGHT