Shimao Wonderland Hotel: 24 Hours in Shanghai's Underground Oasis

24 Hours in this OMG Hotel in the Middle of Nowhere

Destination:ChinaCity:ShanghaiPopulation:24.9 million
24 Hours in this OMG Hotel in the Middle of Nowhere
PPPeter2024-06-3030 min

An hour's drive from Shanghai, China, in the middle of nowhere, lies a futuristic OMG hotel Shimao Wonderland. Its location, out-of-this-world design and prices made us book a night here. How would 24 hours in the first underground hotel in the world look like? Welcome to the first episode of The Chinese Vlog.

--- PPPeter
June 30, 2024, Summer in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:13Unique hotel introduction
  2. 1:15Shimao Wonderland Hotel
  3. 2:06Taxi ride to the hotel
  4. 3:40World's first underground hotel
  5. 5:32Hotel room exploration
  6. 10:26Dinner at the hotel
  7. 13:51Dinner details and taste
  8. 15:30Light show outside
  9. 23:44Tour of expensive rooms
  10. 28:31Final light show and checkout

PPPeter's 24 hours at Shanghai's underground Shimao Wonderland Hotel: luxury, stunning views, and hilarious mishaps create an unforgettable Chinese adventure!

Travel Guides & Tips in this video

  1. Tip 1China uses apps for almost everything, including taxis, appointments, and food delivery. (2:10)
  2. Tip 2The hotel has Wi-Fi and a voice assistant (in Chinese). (6:36)
  3. Tip 3The futuristic toilet has various functions, including temperature adjustment and massage. (7:24)
  4. Tip 4The hotel gym is surprisingly good compared to others in China. (9:22)
  5. Tip 5Cha is a type of jointed gourd vegetable. (14:06)
  6. Tip 6The hotel provides a list of allergens for guests. (20:41)
  7. Tip 7PPPeter's book 'All the Places I Didn't Die' is available on his website and Amazon. (25:16)
  8. Tip 8The hotel is intentionally built far from the city for a calm atmosphere. (27:55)

This Chinese vlog takes you on a whirlwind 24-hour adventure to the Shimao Wonderland InterContinental Hotel, an underground marvel located an hour outside Shanghai. Editor's Note: The unique experience, from the initial difficulty in locating the hotel to the unexpected surprises within, is expertly captured. PPPeter's journey showcases the hotel's luxurious amenities, from the waterfall view suite to the jaw-dropping presidential suite. The video is a captivating blend of humor, stunning visuals, and genuine cultural insights into China's rapid development.

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24 Hours in this OMG Hotel in the Middle of Nowhere

This episode of The Chinese Vlog follows PPPeter's 24-hour stay at the Shimao Wonderland InterContinental Hotel near Shanghai, China. The hotel, described as 'futuristic' and 'OMG,' is situated in a quarry, presenting unique challenges in terms of location and accessibility.

PPPeter's journey begins with the difficulty of locating the hotel via taxi apps, highlighting the contrast between China's advanced digital infrastructure and the hotel's remote location. The sheer scale of the project, involving 5,000 architects, engineers, and designers, and a cost of $300 million, is emphasized.

The vlog details PPPeter's experience in a luxurious suite, showcasing amenities such as a futuristic toilet, voice assistant, and a spectacular waterfall view. However, the experience isn't without its humorous hiccups; the initial lack of cold beer, the under-maintenance pool, and a broken bathtub lid are all documented with comedic timing.

The hotel's restaurant is portrayed as eerily empty, adding to the unique atmosphere. PPPeter's dinner, featuring exotic dishes like abalone and cha, is described in detail. A sponsor segment for BetterHelp is included, showcasing PPPeter's personal experience with online therapy.

The vlog then explores even more extravagant suites, including the $2,800 duplex king suite and the $7,500 presidential suite, each with increasingly lavish amenities. The contrast between these opulent rooms and a standard room is shown, highlighting the range of experiences available at the hotel.

The video concludes with a light show, a final humorous misunderstanding involving the staff addressing PPPeter by name, and PPPeter's overall assessment of the experience, emphasizing the unique blend of luxury, confusion, and cultural insights that define his stay.

Shimao Wonderland Hotel: 24 Hours in Shanghai's Underground Oasis

Experience a surreal stay at Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental Hotel near Shanghai. Futuristic design, underground luxury, unforgettable adventure!

Shimao Wonderland Hotel: A Unique Shanghai Experience

Discover the Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental Hotel, a futuristic underground marvel located an hour outside Shanghai. This unique hotel offers an out-of-this-world experience, boasting an unforgettable design and luxurious amenities. Spend 24 hours immersed in the wonder of this extraordinary destination, exploring its captivating features and uncovering the secrets of this one-of-a-kind hotel.

Attractions in this video: Shimao Wonderland