Shanghai Travel Guide

 Starting from May 15, 2024, foreign cruise tour groups arranged by Chinese travel agencies can enter Shanghai visa free and explore coastal provinces or cities like Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, Dalian, Xiamen, Tianjin, and the capital Beijing for 15 days along with the cruise.

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 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 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

Things to Do & Places to Visit

Shanghai serves as an important air, rail, road and water transport hub in eastern China. The frequent flights, trains and buses make one's travel a breeze. The urban transportation is also quite satisfactory. Despite the traffic jam that do happen occasionally, the convenient taxis, buses, metro trains etc. can take you to any corner of the city.
 
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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 Benbang dishes. If visitors are homesick for Western food, this is also available in the downtown area.

Shanghai Shopping
Known as the 'Oriental Paris', Shanghai is a shopper's paradise. There are various bustling commercial streets and shopping centers waiting for the shopaholic. 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. 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:

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- Last updated on Oct. 27, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Shanghai Travel
Asked by Sam from MALAYSIA | Nov. 19, 2024 02:00Reply
East Nanjing Road to Hangzhou station
Good evening.

We are going to Hangzhou from Shanghai. Which station should we take the bullet train from? We are staying at Metropolo Jinjiang Hotel Classiq (Shanghai Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street).

Many thanks.
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Answered by Keith | Nov. 19, 2024 19:31
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The nearest train station is Shanghai Railway Station operating 5 trains daily to Hangzhou, 3km away and can be reached by line 1 and 3 with a duration of 25min. For more frequent departures, Hongqiao Station with more than 150 trains to Hangzhou daily is also close which can be reached by metro line 2 within 40min.
Asked by andre from BRAZIL | Nov. 13, 2024 12:22Reply
what is the postal code for second street, hongmei jingyuan, minhang district, shanghai?
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Answered by Rita | Nov. 13, 2024 21:56
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It's 200241.
Asked by Marcus from MALAYSIA | Oct. 26, 2024 17:50Reply
Big luggage in train ?
Is there any lift service available from all entry points ?
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Answered by Rita | Oct. 27, 2024 23:19
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I'm afraid no. The service was once available in some old style railway stations. But you can ask the staff or volunteer for help. There are always volunteers with colorful vests.
Asked by Tim Sharp from UK | Oct. 25, 2024 12:45Reply
I need front seats top deck for my videos
I am a YouTube content creator doing full length bus tours. Does anyone know if you can specially book the front seats on the top deck so I can set up my cameras? I want to do videos of all the main routes, preferably both daytime and night time. I film in both real time and hyperlapse with 2/3 small cameras
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Answered by Emily | Oct. 27, 2024 23:17
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Seats on sightseeing buses? I'm afraid you can't. Usually, it's first come, first served.
Asked by Vh from INDONESIA | Oct. 25, 2024 09:11Reply
Airport transfer
I arrived at Pudong airport at -/+ 00.15, my destination is Green Court Residence (Huangpu). Where do I get on the bus and get off?
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Answered by Rita | Oct. 27, 2024 23:14
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Take airport late night shuttle bus to Yan'an East Road Zhejiang Middle Road, and walk north ward for 1.2km to the crossing and find it on the west. You will be led to the bus station at the airport easily by the bilingual sign boards.
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