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, Shanghai serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in East China. Also it is a popular tourist destination which is ideal for visitors to feel the impulse of the modern development of China.
Beside the modernization, the multi-cultural feature endows Shanghai with unique glamour. Here one can find the perfect blend of cultures, including the modern and the traditional as well as the western and the oriental. New skyscrapers and old Shikumen lanes together draw the skyline of Shanghai. Western customs and Chinese traditions jointly form the interesting Shanghai culture, which make your stay in the city truly memorable.
Shanghai Attractions
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 | Shanghai serves as an important air, railway, highway and water transportation hub in eastern China. The frequent international and domestic flights, trains and buses make tourists' travel to Shanghai a breeze. The urban transportation of Shanghai is also quite satisfactory. In despite of traffic jam that happens sometimes, the convenient taxis, city buses, subway trains etc. can take you to any corner of the city. |
 | Shanghai's restaurants are among the finest in China, offering quality food and superior service. A wide variety of foods can be found in the city and today Shanghai offers a plethora of culinary delights focusing on the traditions of Beijing, Sichuan, Hunan, Guangzhou and of course the local Benbang dishes. Food of authentic western style is quite available especially in the downtown area. |
 | Known as the 'Oriental Paris', Shanghai is a shopper's paradise. There are various bustling commercial streets and shopping centers waiting for you. One of the musts for tourists is the Nanjing Road. Huaihai Road intrigues those with modern and fashionable tastes, while North Sichuan Road meets the demands of ordinary folk. In addition, Xujiahui Shopping Center, Yuyuan Shopping City, and Jiali Sleepless City are thriving and popular destinations for those who are seeking to buy something special as a memento of their visit. |
 | Shanghai is a fascinating city for the owls. The night piece at the Bund is a must for visitors. The rippling Huangpu River, characteristic buildings on the west bank, and extraordinarily modern skyscrapers on the east bank all becomes more enchanting with the decoration of sparkling colored lights at night. A night cruise on the Huangpu River is highly recommended. For the art lovers, Shanghai Grand Theater, Oriental Art Center and many other performance venues will delight the nightlife. For those seeking relaxation, the ideal choice should be Hengshan Road and Xin Tian Di which are thronged with a variety of nightclubs, discos, bars, coffee houses and teashops. |
 | This part features practical travel tips on Shanghai 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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Travelers' Voices on Shanghai
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Dec. 28,2009 17:26 Reply
Mr.Dave(Australia) said:
Can you please advise me on the best way to go to the New Harbour Service Apartment - No. 88 Yongshou Road Shanghai from Pudong International Airport. Greatly appreciate this if anyone can tell me.
Thanks.
2.
Dec. 26,2009 13:43 Reply
Mr.Sm(Saudi Arabia) said:
Hello,
I will stay in Shanghai for 3 days. Could any one help me on how i can spend these days in very good way and visit the most important places for shopping and grateful memory from shanghai.
Br
Dec. 28,2009 04:08
Mr.ZHONGPING_WANG(Afghanistan) replied:
There are no especial place you can visit, Maybe ShangHai is biggest city in china or in the world, the economy is good and there are manyhigh buildings and large mansions, also it is a good place to shop. if you don't have any others thing, three days you can go others city for a short trip, such as Hang Zhou,SuZhou and so on.
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Dec. 27,2009 18:06 Reply
Mr.Bauer(Austria) said:
Hi!
I sometimes could read,that there would be ferries to nanjing or to wuhan. Can somebody tell me mor about this? Where to make booking, where these ferries depart, something about schedules??
Dec. 28,2009 02:45
Mr.Jamie replied:
It should be cruise from Shanghai to Wuhan along the Yangtze River. You should contact a travel agency or the cruise ship company for ticket.
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Dec. 20,2009 19:04 Reply
Mr.bobdylanho(Singapore) said:
Can someone advise a 4 Star & above hotel located very near to subway and shopping. Thank you!
Dec. 21,2009 02:47
Mr.Jamie replied:
How about the Park Hotel:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/park-hotel-shanghai.htm
It is on the middle of Nanjing Road and nearby the subway station of People's Sqaure, where you can take subway to the Railway Station conveniently. Or you can think about more hotels in the hotel list.
Dec. 25,2009 00:21
Mr.Bobdylanho replied:
Thank you Mr Jamie and Merry X'mas!!!
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Dec. 22,2009 23:28 Reply
Mrs.themerna(indonesia) said:
From pasific hotel 108 west nanjing road if I want to visit Oriental pearl, the bund & Cheng Huang miao am I right if I get out at Lujiazui line 2 metro station or Nanjing East?
or better by walk? And how to get to Yuyuan Garden?
Dec. 23,2009 02:34
Mr.Hank replied:
Well, you could get off at Lujiazui to visit the Oriental Pearl firstly, and then take a ferry back to the Bund, or take the metro Line 2 to get off at Nanjing East Road Station. From the Bund, you could walk to the Yuyuan Garden at Chenghuangmiao easily.
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Dec. 20,2009 23:59 Reply
Mr.Ayie(Malaysia) said:
Dear Sir,
I would like to know what is the train and bus fare from shanghai to Guangzhao (is there any bullet train?), what is station name? also I would like to know where in shanghai the station for bullet train (city to airport).
Tq
Dec. 21,2009 03:05
Ms.Cindy replied:
Do you mean Guangzhou in Canton?! If it is, no bullet train and no bus to it from Shanghai. The fatest train takes nearly 16 hours from Shanghai to Guangzhou. If you do not mean the city, try to search the info here:
www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
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Dec. 21,2009 00:48 Reply
Mr.Ayie(Malaysia) said:
Dear Sir,
I booked a Rayfont Service Apartment, Shanghai Serviced Apartment
No. 1066, Yan'an West Road,Shanghai, China,200052, would you please guide me to get there from Long Yang Station.
Tq
Dec. 21,2009 02:18
Mr.Jameswong replied:
Take Subway Line 2 at Longyang Road and get off at Jiangsu Road Station. Get of from Exit 4 and walk down along the Jiansu ROad. TUrn right till you see Yanan West Road. The hotel is near beside there. Suggest you take a taxi after getting out of Jiangsu Road Subway Station, it is about 2 km at most.
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Dec. 17,2009 11:55 Reply
Mr.RADENKO(Yugoslavia) said:
I should be in Hotel Nanjing on 30 December. How to reach my hotel from Pudong airport? What is price for Maglev and other transportations? Regarding night of 31 December, is any interesting Manifestation/Celebration in city centre? How to reach Hongqiao airport on 3 Jan ?
B.Regards,
Radenko
Dec. 18,2009 01:39
Mr.Shan replied:
1. If you take a Maglev train (CNY40), please get off at Longyang Road and then transfer to the subway Line 2 (CNY4) to reach Nanjing East Road station. Exit from metro station, you could walk to the hotel on Shangxi South Road easily.
Or, you could take the shuttle bus Line 2 (CNY22) to reach the Jing'an Temple firstly and then transfer to subway Line 2 (CNY3)to Nanjing East Road.
2. yes, there will some celebrations. You could walk from the Nanjing Hotel to the Bund to watch the excellet night view. Or, walk to the Peopel's Square for the Countdown. Well, you'd better ask the hotel's staff for details.
3. you could take the subway Line 2 to Jing'an Temple to take the airport special line (CNY4)to reach Hongqiao Airport directly.
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Dec. 16,2009 05:07 Reply
Ms.Low(Australia) said:
My husband and I will be visiting Shanghai from 17th Jan - 27th Jan 2010. We have not booked our hotel yet but would like to stay in the Pacific Hotel Shanghai. We will arrive in Pudong Airport at 6.50pm. Please let me know the best way
(1)to get from Pudong Airport to Pacific Hotel Shanghai in Nanjing Xi Road. The cost?
(2)to get from Pacific Hotel to the Shanghai International Expo Center
(3)to get to Hangzhou (West Lake)from our hotel; perhaps the bullet train? Will the tickets be available if we purchase it on the same day of travel?
Thank you.
Dec. 16,2009 20:53
Mr.James replied:
Airport to the hotel: take maglev train or airport bus to Longyang Road, then change to SUbway Line 2 at Longyang Road and get off at People's Square. Get out from Exit 9 and you can jsut find your hotel next to the subway station. The cost is about 45RMB, it is 20RMB less than taking a airport bus, but not maglev.
Do you mean the expo center in Longyang Road in Pudong New Area? Of so, take Subway Line 2 from People's Square next to your hotel to Longyang Road. The expo center is nearby opposite the subway station.
Take Subway Line 1 at People's Square station to Shanghai South Railway Station for bullet train to Hangzhou. Get out of Hangzhou Railway Station to take Bus K7 to West Lake. Yes, you can purchase the ticket the same day of travel. If you want to go early in the morning, better to book the ticket the day before leaving.
Dec. 16,2009 21:36
Mr.Frankie replied:
1. please take the shuttle bus Line 2 (CNY22/adult) to arrive at its terminal at Jing'an Temple firstly. Just right here, you could trainsfer to the subway Line 2 (CNY2/adult), and then get off at the 2nd stop at the People's Square, where the Pacific Hotel is located.
2. Please take the subway Line 2 and then get off at Longyang Road station. From here, you could walk to the Expo Center easily.
3. Except of weekends, you could purchase train ticket on the spot. Well, you could take the subway Line 1 to Shanghai South Railway Station, where there are bullet trains to Hangzhou. If possible, you could purchase the train tickets one day in advance which will save more travel time for you on the 2nd day.
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Dec. 16,2009 10:51 Reply
Ms.cris(Philippines) said:
good day,im going to shanghai on the 20th but id been to shanghai before and the street markets are not that cheap to shop im planning to go to yiwu is that a good idea or can somebody please recommend me other places to shop either in shanghai or other cities close to shanghai.. thanks..
Dec. 16,2009 21:25
Ms.Jane replied:
What kinds of goods will you to buy? If you would like to purchase clothes, it is the best time to do shopping in Shanghai.