Shanghai Travel Guide

Shanghai Travel Guide

Shanghai, Hu for short, is a renowned international metropolis drawing more and more attention from all over the world. Situated on the estuary of the Yangtze River, it serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, and cultural center in East China. Also, it is a popular travel destination for visitors to sense the pulsating development of the country.

In addition to its modernization, the city's multicultural flair endows it with a unique glamour. Here, one finds the perfect blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional, and the western and the oriental.

New skyscrapers and old Shikumen, characteristic residential buildings with a history of more than 100 years, together draw the skyline of the city. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined and formed the city's culture, making a visitor’s stay memorable.

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Tour Planning

Generally speaking, most tourists usually spend 3 - 4 days to travel in Shanghai. If time permits, they will allocate another 2 days for side trips to nearby Suzhou, Hangzhou and some water towns. So, how can you prepare for a perfect trip to Shanghai? Here are some suggestions for you:

Things to Do & Places to Visit

Shanghai, an important air, rail, road and water transport hub in eastern China, offers great convenience for travelers. With frequent flights, trains and buses, traveling becomes a breeze. The urban transportation is also quite satisfactory. Despite the traffic jams that do happen occasionally, the convenient taxis, buses, metro trains, etc. can take you to any corner of the city.
 
Shanghai features a mild and humid climate with distinct seasons: a warm and pleasant spring, a hot and rainy summer, a cool and comfortable autumn, and a cloudy and chilly winter. July and August are the hottest months, during which temperatures exceed 35℃ (95℉) for more than 10 days, while the coldest period from late January to early February witnesses the lowest temperature dropping to -8℃ (18℉).
 

Best Time to Visit
Spring and autumn, featuring pleasant weather and moderate temperatures, are the best seasons to plan a Shanghai travel.
Shanghai Food
Shanghai's restaurants are among the finest in the country, offering quality food and superior service. The city has a plethora of food delights focusing on the traditions of Beijing, Sichuan, Hunan, Guangzhou, and of course the local Shanghai Benbang dishes featuring salty, sweet and fresh. If visitors are homesick for Western food, this is also available in the downtown area. In addition, Shanghai is the city with the most coffee shops in China and has a rich coffee culture.
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Shanghai Shopping
Known as the “Oriental Paris”, Shanghai is a shopper’s paradise, with various bustling commercial streets and shopping centers beckoning shopaholics. One of the musts for visitors is the Nanjing Road. Huaihai Road intrigues those with modern and fashionable tastes, while North Sichuan Road meets the demands of ordinary folk. Moreover, Xujiahui Shopping Center, Yuyuan Shopping City and Jiali Sleepless City are also thriving and popular destinations.

Shanghai Nightlife
Shanghai is fascinating for night owls. The Bund is an absolute must for visitors. The rippling Huangpu River, characteristic buildings on the west bank and extraordinarily futuristic skyscrapers on the east bank all become more enchanting adorned in sparkling colored lights at night. A night cruise on the Huangpu River is highly recommended. For art lovers, the Grand Theater and Oriental Art Center will delight a visitor's taste. For those seeking relaxation, the ideal choice should be Hengshan Road and Xin Tian Di which are thronged with a variety of nightclubs, discos and bars.

This part features practical tips for visitors to quickly know the outlines of the city and smooth visitors' sightseeing, business or life in the city. Here lists the topics concerned:

Suburban Districts

We have thoughtfully prepared maps of various aspects of Shanghai for you, including Shanghai tourist maps, Shanghai district maps, detailed attractions maps, transportation maps, etc., to provide you with more convenient guidance.

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- Last updated on Nov. 26, 2024 by Sherry Xia -
Questions & Answers on Shanghai Travel
Asked by Michael from BELGIUM | Dec. 11, 2024 03:10Reply
Restaurant near Renmin Road
In March we will be staying at the SSAW Boutique Hotel Huangpu on Renmin Road. Any suggestions for good restaurants in that neigbourhood?
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Answered by Olivia | Dec. 11, 2024 19:50
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小绍兴 at no. 75 Yunnan South Road (only 400m away) for scallion oil noodles
舒蔡记 at no. 49, Yunnan Middle Road for pan-fried pork bun
庄式隆兴 at no. 441, Zhejiang Middle Road for steamed crab meat bun and noodles
Answered by Michael | Dec. 13, 2024 05:30
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Thank you very much, Olivia
Asked by Melody from UNITED STATES | Dec. 10, 2024 06:47Reply
need zip code for sijing town songjiang district Shanghai,China
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Answered by Candice | Dec. 10, 2024 19:56
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It's 201601.
Asked by Yao Techa from THAILAND | Dec. 08, 2024 00:04Reply
Shanghai nonstop tourist bus
Where exactly is the location of the bus from People's Square to Xitang Acient town.
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Answered by Janice | Dec. 09, 2024 00:37
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Now I see that the direct buses depart from Shanghai South Coach Station and Songjiang Bus Station. Or you can take a bullet train at Hongqiao Railway Station to Jiashan South, then transfer to the bus Jiashan 222 to the town.
Asked by Hrei from INDONESIA | Dec. 02, 2024 10:14Reply
Pudong to Hongqiao transfer service
Hi . Our flight is landed at pudong on 0400 morning so we have to transfer to hongqiao airport to depature on 0800 morning, any solution? The shuttle bus is 24hour ?
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Answered by Candice | Dec. 02, 2024 18:48
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The airport late night bus runs between Pudong and Hongqiao at a cost of CNY 34 from 23:00 to 05:30 the next day, taking about 90min.
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