Unconsciously, the annual National Day holiday has quietly arrived again. Although sometimes people may exclaim in their hearts like "the sun and moon shuttle like a shuttle, time flies like an arrow", for office workers who have been exhausted from work for a long time, what they are more looking forward to is the arrival of the holiday, hoping to find a place they like to travel, relax their long tense heartstrings, and relieve the pressure of work and life.
However, if we don't plan well in advance, many people's National Day trips will go against their wishes. Although their wishes are fulfilled, the reality is very fragile. They have gone on a trip and spent money, but they make themselves tired and angry. Internet famous scenic spots, popular scenic spots, everywhere they go, there are crowds of people waiting in line for cars, tickets, photos, meals, and even the toilet. The photos they take are all people, and in the end, not only do they not relax their mood, but their bodies are also exhausted. It really feels like spending money to buy guilt, even more tiring than going to work.
It can be foreseen that as one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, Chongqing will also welcome a large number of tourists. Popular scenic spots such as Ciqikou, Hongyadong, Raffles City, Yangtze River Cableway, Liziba, Wulong, etc. will be crowded with people. If you also plan to come to Chongqing, Yufan sincerely suggests that instead of checking in at these popular tourist attractions, seeing crowds of people, and squeezing crowds, it is better to find a place in Chongqing with fewer scenic spots, leisure and fun, and take a good vacation. If you really want to check in, you can avoid the holiday peak and find another time to go.
Chongqing is a diverse city, with a hot side, a quiet and beautiful side, an internet celebrity side, and a heavy side. When people want to check in around the Yuzhong Peninsula, we should not join the excitement. We can find a quiet place in Yubei District, which is not far from the airport and Chongqing North Station. For example, the Chongqing Poly Garden Crown Holiday Hotel in the Economic Development Park of the Northern New Area is very good.
Because this hotel has just been stayed in by Yufan, it not only has a unique environment and a wide view of the rooms, but also offers authentic and tempting cuisine. You can also play golf, eat hot pot, soak in bars, and have afternoon tea in the popular garden. There are also attractions such as the Garden Expo Park and Happy Valley, as well as shopping centers such as the Aegean Shopping Park, Sand Boat Outlets Shopping Center, and IKEA Asia's largest flagship store. I really think it's good, so I recommend it to everyone.
Crowne Plaza Chongqing Poly Garden is a famous international five-star resort hotel in Chongqing. It is located on a hillside near the Auto Expo Center. In front of the hotel is the largest golf course in Chongqing, and it is also a famous rich area in Chongqing. It is basically a single family villa. So when the hotel has a very wide view and the air is clear, you can even directly see the Jiefang Stele Tower Group in Yuzhong Peninsula and Raffles at Chaotianmen.
The hotel is located on a cliff, and although the lobby is on the first floor, there are layers of open-air gardens from the third to the first floor, which can be reached by vehicles. Therefore, although it is not a famous internet celebrity attraction, you can experience the most Chongqing terrain and landforms here.
The lobby decoration of the hotel is elegant yet luxurious. As a high-end brand under InterContinental Hotels, there is no need to worry about service. The Chinese Golden Key Award placed in front of the concierge desk can prove everything.
Hotel roomsIn order to have a better viewing angle, I specially ordered a landscape king size bed room located on the seventh floor. Dragging my luggage, I couldn't wait to enter the room. My first impression was that it was very spacious, with a visual area of about 50 platforms. The decoration inside was elegant yet warm, with soft carpets that made people feel very comfortable.
As an international five-star hotel, it is equipped with a large screen LCD TV, mini bar, office desk, lounge sofa, and other supporting facilities. The most important thing is that WIFI is very fast. I believe that whether it is for self media people like Yufan, young people who like to play and watch TV dramas, or social elites who need to use computers to handle official business at any time, high-speed internet is essential.
The bathroom is also spacious, almost as big as a typical business hotel room, separated from the room by floor to ceiling glass windows. The bathroom and shower room have separate spaces, and towels and face towels are neatly stacked like tofu cubes.
On the office desk in the guest room, Yu Fan saw an extremely touching welcome dessert, as the content was very rich. Firstly, there was a welcome card written by the hotel's general manager, and secondly, there was a personal photo of me made of chocolate, with a 3D printed welcome message on it.
A table full of desserts, red wine, dried fruits, snacks, and fruits, paired with bottle openers, knives, forks, and wine glasses, wouldn't it be much more interesting for two people to come here for vacation than checking in at Hongyadong?
Taking another close-up shot, what moved me the most was not only the 3D printed personal photo of the chocolate (which can be eaten), but also the DSLR camera made of chocolate in the picture above. As a photographer, seeing it is truly touching, which shows the hotel's care and attention to guests.
Red oil pig ears, macarons, strawberries, blueberries, cherries are all my favorites, and there is also a 3D Sichuan opera face decoration on the far right, which has a strong regional color. This is definitely an excellent souvenir. Take it home and put it on the office desk, and as soon as you see it, you will think of Chongqing.
Opening the glass sliding door reveals a 180 degree view of the valley landscape. Downstairs is Chongqing's largest golf course and a cluster of villas built along the mountains, making it a famous wealthy district in Chongqing. In the distance is the Auto Expo Center and the Liangjiang New District extending along Airport Road. It is said that when the air is clear, one can even directly see the high-rise buildings of the Yuzhong Peninsula.
A super cost-effective brunchAfter packing our luggage in the room and resting for a while, we arrived at the Moon Western Restaurant next to the lobby on the first floor to enjoy lunch. Coincidentally, their breakfast and lunch buffet was originally priced at 198 yuan per person. During this period, on Saturdays, we can enjoy a half price discount of only 99 yuan per person. Are you scared? It's really 99 yuan per person. The self-service lunch at an international five-star hotel is so cheap, it's really cost-effective.
Yufan looked around and found that although the breakfast and lunch were not as sumptuous as the dinner, there were still many styles available. Seafood included sea bream, green mouthed fish, abalone, sea cucumber, salmon, lemon shrimp, etc. In addition, there were Western style bacon, garlic flavored chicken fillet, orange flavored duck breast, pork sausage, garlic grilled fish, and more.
In addition, there are many salads, cold dishes, oatmeal, sushi, barbecue tables, Chinese fried dishes, Congee noodles and steamed dishes, basically covering the different needs of various flavors. Each category has a variety of choices, and its style and taste are worthy of the international brand Crown Holiday.
In addition, there are also some special set meals that are extremely rich, such as the "Sea and Land" team combination consisting of prawns, steak, scallops, fish chunks, lamb chops, broccoli, onion rings, corn, and tomatoes, which is very good. Not only is there a variety of styles, but the portions are also very sufficient. Importantly, this set meal is also included in 99 yuan and does not require additional payment.
It is worth mentioning that the buffet restaurant also offers authentic Chongqing noodles, and I see the sign of the Top 50 Chongqing Noodles hanging on the wall. Its authentic taste must have been tested and recognized by consumers.
Overall, this is definitely the most cost-effective five-star hotel buffet lunch in Chongqing and even in China. Although the price has been discounted, the service and food are not discounted, making it definitely worth recommending.
The Wizard of Oz Afternoon TeaAfter leisurely finishing the Chinese meal, everyone went back to their rooms. After taking a nap for about an hour, some friends in the group shouted and asked us to go for afternoon tea together. They said that the place where we had afternoon tea was a popular tourist attraction in Chongqing, and we couldn't miss it. Naturally, we had no reason to refuse, so we all came to the hotel lobby bar to enjoy exquisite afternoon tea.
The lobby bar is located on one side of the lobby and is divided into two parts: indoor space and outdoor space. The indoor area features sofas for comfortable seating, while the outdoor area features an outdoor garden. In contrast, indoor privacy is stronger, while the landscape of outdoor outdoor gardens is better, which is the internet famous point mentioned by friends. In addition, the weather was nice and sunny that day, so we unanimously decided that outdoor gardens are better.
The view of this open-air garden is similar to that of a guest room balcony, but with some bird songs and floral scents of the garden. The view is typical of Chongqing, with layered houses like building blocks, three-dimensional and highly layered.
A few of us ordered two sets of The Wizard of Oz packages, which are the hotel's newly launched internet famous afternoon tea. They include fruits, mousse, macarons, pastries, drinks, etc. They are both delicious and visually appealing, just like Chongqing, and are very popular.
This afternoon tea set for two has a total of three plates, along with drinks and alcoholic beverages. The total cost is only 128 yuan, which is enough for two or three people to enjoy slowly and is very cost-effective.
Experience the joy of golfAlthough golf is not an original sport in China, it is somewhat similar to the ancient hammer ball. The literal meaning of golf is actually G-green, O-oxygen, L-light, and F-friendship. It is a sport that combines the enjoyment of nature, physical exercise, and gaming.
The Poly Golf Course next to the Chongqing Poly Crown Holiday Hotel is the largest golf course in Chongqing, consisting of two standard 18 hole courses in the south and north, as well as a 40000 square meter driving range. The driving range is divided into two levels with a total of 73 positions, guided by professional coaches, and equipped with a hitting test room, target green, and sand pit.
The North Field is a mountain court, also known as the Eagle Field. Its terrain is a unique mountainous feature of Chongqing. The first 9 holes are scattered in the valley, and the last 9 holes lie on the top of the Chongshan Mountain (the last 9 holes are also a light court). The combination of steepness and softness makes the court full of fun and challenge.
South Field is a forest stadium, also known as Phoenix Stadium. It features forests as its main feature, with a cascading waterfall falling into a deep pool and forming a small river that flows leisurely through the woods. During the swing, the lush jungle and fresh river create a beautiful scenery of Phoenix, interweaving into a moving landscape painting.
So here, whether you are a novice or an expert, you can try your hand and immerse yourself in the beautiful natural environment, just like the meaning of GOLF, enjoying the lush greenery, abundant oxygen, bright sunshine, and friendship with your friends.
Enjoy authentic Chongqing hotpotIn the evening, although the fun of playing golf was still not enough, although golf is a noble sport, the amount of exercise is actually quite large. After a game of golf, after four or five hours and walking tens of thousands of steps, our stomachs have quietly protested. So we all made an appointment to come to Jiadinghui not far from the hotel and enjoy an authentic Chongqing hotpot.
No hotpot, no Chongqing! Hotpot is an important culinary symbol of Chongqing. Although Chongqing hotpot can be enjoyed all over the world now, without the use of local seasonings and ingredients, Chongqing hotpot that can be enjoyed elsewhere, although not necessarily delicious, is often modified to suit local tastes and cannot be considered authentic. Only in Chongqing can one taste the authentic and delicious Chongqing hotpot.
Jiadinghui. Goose Feather Snow is a brand that many people may not have heard of, as it is not even found in other places. It is an old local brand in Chongqing. However, many people may not understand the name of this restaurant. Unlike the north, the main city of Chongqing is difficult to encounter snow all year round, let alone Goose Feather Snow. Therefore, this name has nothing to do with snow at all. The name comes from the four main dishes of this hotpot restaurant - goose sausage, tripe, large meat slices, and blood. Can you guess the result?
Since some of our colleagues from Shenyang can't eat too hot, we didn't choose the most classic red soup, but instead asked for a Double-flavor hot pot, so everyone can take what they need according to their own taste.
According to the shop owner, the main feature of the store is freshness. For example, the tripe in the store comes from the nearby Huixing slaughterhouse, and fresh tripe can be served on the table in no more than 4 hours. For example, goose sausage is selected from Jiuchi Town, which is a famous goose town, and its quality naturally goes without saying.
Let's drink and have some bubblesAfter finishing hotpot, we returned to the hotel at just over 8 o'clock and went to bed early. So we made an appointment to come to the hotel at 19 o'clock to have a drink, listen to music, and chat together.
19 Bar is an interesting name, and without explanation, it is difficult for everyone to guess its meaning. It is said that the Poly Golf Course next to it has 18 holes, and many guests play on the course during the day and come to the bar on the first floor of the Poly Crowne Plaza Hotel at night, so they named it 19 Bar, which means the continuation of the golf course and is very interesting.
Not long after we sat down, two Filipino singers came to the 19th Bar to sing for everyone. The songs are mainly composed of Nanyang light music, and sometimes we also sing some classic Chinese songs. It is said that if we have songs we like to listen to, we can also ask them to sing, and even sing a few songs ourselves.
Fortunately, at the bar, we met the CEO of the Poly Garden Crowne Plaza Hotel. After a brief exchange, he asked us for our feelings and opinions on the hotel. When he heard that we came from all over the country and praised every aspect of the hotel, he was furious and immediately asked the waiter to open his long cherished Lamborghini champagne to cheer everyone up.
In addition, there are two young ladies at the bar counter who are skilled in mixing cocktails. They can create cocktails of different flavors according to our needs, including long drinks, short drinks, strong drinks, soft drinks, sweet drinks... They can all be picked up easily, and a few drinks can make a glass.
In such an environment, even we, who have always regarded ourselves as mobile phone halls, naturally put away our phones, forget about locking things and worries, and enjoy this fun night with friends.
Strolling around the hotel, leisurely strolling through itIt was almost early morning when I returned to my room from the 19th, took a shower, and then slept comfortably until I woke up naturally. I didn't wake up until after 9 o'clock and slowly made plans with friends. I had breakfast at the Moon Western Restaurant on the next floor, and then everyone decided to go around the hotel because vacation hotels like Poly Crown Holiday Hotel have a scenic environment with many highlights worth visiting.
For example, the spiral staircase in the picture is very good. Several girls who were traveling here took some beautiful photos, and some even went back to their rooms to change into red dresses to take pictures. If it were in a public area, it would definitely become an internet famous attraction.
Before coming to this hotel, we all knew that there were 36 holes of golf courses and a large number of sunny lawns around, but we didn't know that there were also three very beautiful lawns inside the hotel. Almost every day, people held weddings on these lawns. This was when we arrived at the basement floor and met a pair of relatives to watch the preparations here hand in hand (because it was still early, around 10 o'clock, and weddings were usually held around 12 o'clock).
Inside the lawn, there is a large international banquet hall. On the day of the hotel's wedding, three couples got married. This is one of the couples' banquet venues, decorated beautifully with flowers, curtains, crystal lights... It feels very dreamy. The hall is very large, with an estimated 1000 square meters.
After strolling around, some people wanted to go back to their rooms to rest, some wanted to check in at Raffles City, and two wanted to exercise at the fitness center. I also felt that I had eaten too much these days and needed more exercise, so I changed into sportswear and came to the gym. Not only is the area large (equivalent to a small fitness club), but the equipment is also quite complete, with 20 or 30 fitness power bikes, treadmills, climbing machines, bed pushers, spring tensioners... There are also fewer people in the morning, making it relatively quiet. I can only hear the sound of treadmills, and there is a sports coach on duty next to guide guests to exercise and prevent sports strains.
Next to the gym, there is an indoor swimming pool without water or temperature checks. However, there are still many tourists swimming this season, and it is highly likely that it is a temperature controlled swimming pool. Like the gym next to us, there is a swimming coach on duty. When we went there, we were guiding several young girls to do warm-up exercises (the swimming pool is a private place and it is not convenient to take photos casually, so we only took the photo above where we cannot see faces).
Imperial Mansion Chinese CuisineThe day before, we had a buffet lunch for 99 yuan. The dishes were not only delicious, but also had a great value for money, which was highly praised by everyone. The next day, after discussion, we decided to find a Chinese restaurant, book a private room, and have a big meal to celebrate our friends' gathering. After screening the merchants on several mobile apps, we finally chose the Yu Gong Guan Chinese Restaurant inside the hotel. Not only did it receive good reviews online, but we also didn't have to go out to mess around.
The Imperial Mansion is located on the B1 floor of the hotel, which is the lower floor of the lobby. It may sound underground, but in fact, it is not. This is the magical feature of Chongqing's terrain. The lobby exits on the ground, and the B floor exits on the ground. Moreover, the landscape in front is still very good, with a panoramic view of the Poly Golf Course and a large number of high-end villas, providing an extremely wide view.
As for the dishes, we ordered some specialty dishes in the store according to the recommendation of the staff. For example, the above picture of Mapo tofu braised with Boston shrimp skillfully combines seafood with the local Mapo tofu in Chongqing. Boston lobster, because it lives in cold waters, grows slowly, has the characteristics of high protein and low fat, especially rich in unsaturated fatty acids, and is used to make Mapo tofu. It is not only delicious, but also nutritious, and easy to be digested and absorbed by the human body.
Matsutake Black Chicken Kung Fu Soup, carefully selected from the local mountainous black chicken in rural Chongqing, is served with high-quality Matsutake mushrooms. It is simmered over low heat for 8 hours and served in the form of Cantonese Kung Fu tea. Each guest has a pot of tea and soup, and drinks it in small sips, which is quite interesting.
Spicy and Spicy Deep Sea Scallops, imported by air from abroad, combined with the most authentic Sichuan cuisine, give it both the freshness and spiciness of scallops and the spiciness of Chongqing. Paired with fresh asparagus, the taste is truly commendable.
Pan fried snowflake steak, carefully selected premium snowflake steak, first marinated with oil, steamed fish and soy sauce, salt and pepper, cooking wine, ginger, garlic paste, rosemary, etc., then slowly pan fried over low heat, until 70% cooked, sliced, and served on a plate. It is tender in the mouth and leaves a lingering aftertaste.
Lamian Noodles fried Roast squab with chili pepper is a typical Sichuan style practice, which is colorful, spicy and delicious. The plate is decorated with a wooden birdcage, leaving only one side open with square holes for people to serve food, which makes it particularly beautiful and gives people an impressive space to imagine.
Like pickled Chinese cabbage fish, Maoyuwang fish and boiled meat slices, Shancheng Youdou fish is a typical Jianghu dish. Youdou fish is very particular about the freshness of the fish. It should be cooked and eaten immediately. The selected fish is catfish in the Jialing River. The skin is smooth and the meat is glutinous. The head and tail are especially delicious. It is a favorite dish of Yufan.
Other recommendationsIn the first few days in the hotel, we all played in the hotel. Later, we were divided into several teams because of our hobbies. Some people went to Yuzhong District to punch in, Hongyadong, the auditorium, Liziba Light Rail Station, the Yangtze River Cableway, Monument to the people's Liberation, Haitangxi Metro Station, Zhongshuge and other places; Some people went to the Chongqing Garden Expo Park next to the hotel (which has dozens of different styles of domestic and foreign garden landscapes, very suitable for taking photos), Chongqing Happy Valley (a national chain, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, large pendulums, etc., for excitement), Chongqing Central Park (the world's third and Asia's largest city central park, with forest trails, sunny lawns, and lakes, suitable for leisure, photography, and kite flying, mainly without admission tickets); Some went shopping at Chongqing Sand Boat Outlets (500 international and domestic discount stores), IKEA (Asia's largest flagship store), Aegean Shopping Center (with parent-child amusement park) and other places.
AfterwordDuring the National Day holiday, the hustle and bustle of Chongqing is foreseeable. If we live around Yuzhong, not only will there be a sea of people in the scenic areas, but we are also likely to get stuck on the road when taking a taxi from one place to another. There is no doubt that there are many people, cars, and traffic jams, which will definitely affect our itinerary and travel experience.
So instead of crowded places, we might as well choose a place like the Poly Crown Holiday Hotel to take a good vacation. It's a short distance from the city center, but the transportation is very convenient. The environment inside is good, the dining is good, and there are also many places to stroll and play around, such as playing golf, drinking afternoon tea, trying Chongqing hotpot, and Bubble 19. When we leave, it's bustling, but when we enter, it's quiet. Isn't this the ideal National Day holiday in our hearts?
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