This time I came to Chaoyang, Beijing to connect with foreign-related cultural and creative projects. I specifically chose The Twenty-First Century Hotel Beijing, which is a 5-minute walk from Liangmaqiao Station on Line 10. It avoids the traffic congestion in the CBD core area, but can quickly cover all core business points in Chaoyang. As soon as I checked in, I confirmed that this was a business trip without being distracted by trivial matters.
As an old foreign-related hotel that has been operating in the Liangmaqiao area for many years, it does not have the impetuous feeling of a new business hotel. Upon entering, there is a calm and atmospheric lobby, which comes with a suitable atmosphere for business scenes. It is dignified and convenient to meet foreign customers at the lobby tea house for temporary appointments. When checking in, the front desk was very efficient. Upon learning that I was going to Wangjing Industrial Park the next day to discuss cooperation, I not only proactively printed a commuting route that avoided the morning rush hour, but also thoughtfully reminded the surrounding foreign-related business liaison of practical details. Even the location of the 24-hour self-service printing area was informed in advance, saving the trouble of finding a printing shop at the last minute.
The administrative business room where I live has a well-organized and spacious space, without any unnecessary fancy decorations. The dedicated independent office area is equipped with a large solid wood desk, and the eye protection lighting is soft and not glaring. When holding cross-border video conferences, the high-speed dedicated line runs smoothly throughout the entire process, and there is not a single lag even after modifying dozens of pages of cultural and creative project plans. The biggest pain point for business travelers is the large capacity refrigerator in the room. The cultural and creative samples I brought and the contract documents that need to be stored at low temperatures can be securely placed. The clothes I saved up for consecutive business trips can be ironed and finished in just two hours when they are delivered to the hotel laundry room. The next day, when I saw the customer dressed neatly, even the negotiation status became more confident.
After a whole day of coordination work, you don't have to travel far to find a business banquet venue. You can directly go to the hotel's Chinese restaurant downstairs. The dishes that blend Beijing and international flavors are authentic and dignified. The signature Beijing style sweet and sour pork tenderloin and Western style fried pork chops can accurately adapt to different customers' tastes, and the hospitality partners are completely capable. After dinner, I took a walk along the waterfront trail of Liangma River to digest my food. The evening breeze wrapped in a faint fragrance of plants and trees blew on my face. The shoulder and neck pain that had been sitting on the computer all day slowly dissipated, and even my tense nerves relaxed.
The subsequent business itinerary is particularly smooth: it takes only 10 minutes to walk to the foreign-related exhibition center near Chaoyang Park, and there is no need to rush to attend industry exhibitions; It takes only 20 minutes by car to reach the cultural and creative industrial park in Wangjing, avoiding morning rush hour congestion throughout the journey; On the way to the capital airport, the hotel arranged a drop off bus stop in advance and arrived 20 minutes earlier than the estimated time, without the embarrassment of rushing the bus. In the evening, after finishing all my work, I took some time to go for a two lap run at the hotel's fitness center. The facilities were fully equipped and there were not many people. After exercising, most of my exhaustion was relieved.
I used to think that business travel in Chaoyang was a continuous rush, but this time at The Twenty-First Century Hotel Beijing, I realized that choosing the right place to stay can not only efficiently promote all work, but also take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of Liangma River to steal half of my own free time. Next time I come to Chaoyang to deal with foreign-related projects, this will definitely be my first choice to stay.Show more