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
|  Recommended Shanghai Package Tour Itineraries:
Memorable Shanghai Tour: 5 Days Luxury & Standard Tour of Shanghai - Suzhou - Zhouzhuang - Shanghai
Water Towns Trip: 4 Days Shanghai - Water Town (Zhujiajiao, Zhouzhuang - No. 1 Water Town of China, Xitang, Tongli, Luzhi, or Wuzhen) - Shanghai
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| Recommended Tours including the visit to Shanghai:
Best of China: 9 Days Small Group of Beijing - Xian - Shanghai |
| Golf Tour Information:
Shanghai Golf Tour: 6 Days Golf Tour of Shanghai |
 | 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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Nov. 19,2009 05:04 Reply
Ms.mitz(philippines) said:
hi!!!
i am planning to go to shanghai, beijing and guangzhou with a friend.. can anyone help me how to get on these places and where to stay? and can you suggest to me sites to visit on these places. i wanted to spend as little as possible but then still being able to have a good place to stay and nice vacation.. how to get a visa then and how much will be the cost.. i am from the philippines.
thanks a lot...
Nov. 19,2009 20:19
Mr.SHANA(China) replied:
It is suggested that you book these hotels located in the main tourism regions with good transportation. For example, the People's Square in Shanghai, the Tiananmen Square or Qianmen in Beijing and the Haizhu Plaza or Yuexiu Park in Guangzhou. Please refer to the hotel list: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/
For the details on supplying for a China visa, please refer to: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa.htm
2.
Nov. 19,2009 03:13 Reply
Mrs.Lydia(Ghana) said:
Hello, could any one please inform me how to get Shanghai visa, invitation in Ghana near Accra U.T.C. since i would be going there next month December. And also all the document i need before going there to purchase some goods. Thank you very much.
Nov. 19,2009 18:48
Mr.Frankie replied:
Would you like to apply for a China visa? I think you could refer to the details introduction of China visa on this website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa.htm
3.
Nov. 18,2009 22:17 Reply
Mrs.John(Singapore) said:
I am planning a trip to Beijing and Shanghai with my parents and hubby. I am not sure to stop at Beijing first or Shanghai first? Is there any budget direct flight from Singapore to these 2 destination? What is the recommended place to stay when in Beijing and Shanghai? Please advise.
Nov. 19,2009 02:47
Mr.Leostar replied:
It is suggested that you pay attention to the discounted air tickets displayed on the official website of the airline companies which supply flights to Beijing or Shanghai. The airfare may vary greatly in different months.
As for places to stay, please consider these hotels to the main attrations or located at transportation hubs. Here you could find the hotel list of Beijing and Shanghai: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/
4.
Nov. 18,2009 07:02 Reply
Ms.ELSONY(Singapore) said:
I will be flying in to shanghai pudong airport and I plan to take a Dtrain (Bullet train) to Zhengzhou. Can someone help me please:
1. Is there a connecting Dtrain station from pudong airport? Where is nearest Dtrain station from Pudong airport? Is it far from the airport? How much does it cost for me to take a taxis from Pudong airport to the Dtrain station?
2. Can I book in advanced a Dtrain ticket now? How do I go about doing it?
2. Which train station should I get out at Zhengzhuo? My destination is Zhengzhou Railway Vocational Institute.
Thanks a lot.
Nov. 19,2009 02:37
Mr.Leostar replied:
When you arrive at Pudong Airport, please take the shuttle bus Line 5 to Shanghai Railway Station. The journey is about one hour. Here, you could take the bullet train to Zhengzhou. However, you couldn't purchase a train ticket online or just on the spot. You have to ask for help from an agent which requires servie charge. The train terminal is Zhengzhou Railway Station.
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Nov. 17,2009 05:23 Reply
Mr.Hassan(Iran) said:
hi
could you please tell me how can I go to Fujian from Shanghai .
I will arrive at 1/12/2009 to Shanghai.
another question is can i have somebody to guide me (english speaking)
Nov. 18,2009 00:50
Ms.HERBEAT(China) replied:
Hi Hassan, which city do you want to go to in Fujian? There're trains, buses and airplanes...
ANd tour guide, of course you could get one. Put the posting in the community part and I'm sure there would be lots of volunteers. Good luck
Nov. 18,2009 12:05
Mr.Jenny replied:
Hi Mr.Hassan,
Easier way From Shanghai to Fujin is to take plane.
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Nov. 18,2009 04:52 Reply
Ms.DOFR(Malaysia) said:
I just came back from Shanghai holidays and would like to inform travellers that not to purchase any pendrive or memory SD card from the area near Chen Huang Miao which is also near Old Shanghai Street. They display under the counter or bring you to their hideout place which is behind their shop or into a side lane where their store is hidden upstairs. They are all fakes and cannot functioned at all when you bring home to use. They do not have a pc to try and even if they try for you to see it is only the memory bytes contents and you take their word that is working. In fact they are rejected stocks and cannot function at all. I was cheated for several hundreds of yuan and do not purchase from any of the shops along that area.
7.
Nov. 17,2009 03:08 Reply
Ms.Wong(Singapore) said:
Hi,
i will be going to Shanghai on 11 Jan 2010. I would like to know the weather and what should I bring (clothes). What is the best mode of transport from Pudong airport to Sherton hotel.
Thank you.
Nov. 17,2009 19:03
Mr.JAMESWONG(China) replied:
It is cold and wet. This makes Shanghai not warmer than those cities in North China. Bring down coat. As to the hotel, which Sherton are you going to stay? Could you tell the address, for there are several Sherton in SHanghai.
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Nov. 16,2009 04:11 Reply
Ms.Cheah(Japan) said:
Hello,
Could anyone please tell me how to get to Intercontinental Pudong from Hongqiao Airport? We'll be arriving around Dec 26th afternoon. Thank you!
Nov. 16,2009 20:07
Mr.LEOSTAR(United States) replied:
This hotel is just about 25kms away from Hongqiao, so I think you could hire a cab driving there directly.
Nov. 17,2009 03:13
Ms.Cheah(Japan) replied:
Thank you for your reply.
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Nov. 15,2009 05:51 Reply
Mr.RVBALAJI(India) said:
HI I am vijay from India. I will be flying from beijing to shanghai.Please let me know how to travel from shanghai to Nantong and how far is chuzhou and changzhou from there. Can I get a bus or a taxi from shanghai airport to nantong and how much will it cost me by bus or cab?
Can you help me?
Nov. 16,2009 20:49
Mr.LEOSTAR(United States) replied:
Nantong is located about 160kms away from downtown Shanghai, so it is suggested that you take a bus to arrive there. When you arrive in Pudong Airport, please take the shuttle bus Line 5 to Shanghai Railway Station firstly. Just at the north square of the railway station, you could catch a bus to Nantong in 3 hours. The fare is 60RMB. The bus is in operation from 06:00 until to 20:40 everyday.
Nov. 16,2009 22:19
Mr.RVBALAJI(India) replied:
Mr Leo
Thanks for your precise reply. It will be very useful.
Are bus markings in english or chinese. I was worried on this count when i go to the bus station.
10.
Nov. 14,2009 21:59 Reply
Ms.ZeTee(Sing) said:
Hi,
I will be going to Shanghai from 9th Dec to 16th Dec period. Heard that the weather will be very cold at this time. Will a woollen sweater and jeans sufficient for travelling? Are food and products in Shanghai very pricey as compared to Singapore? How much do we have to spend for a meal there? Any suggestions?Thanks
Nov. 16,2009 21:20
Mr.LEOSTAR(United States) replied:
Yes, it will be cold here. Please wear wollen sweater and overcoat. It is difficult to say whether the good price in Shanghai is more expensive or not. The food should be cheaper if you eat at a local restaurant. The goods in these top class department stores should be expensive, but this is the same all over the world. But, these goods for daily life is reasonable. You could have a good meal there with CNY20~30/adult. Of course, you could find many nice restaurants as well, costing CNY200~300.