Q: How to Get to Shanghai

The easiest and fastest way to get to Shanghai is by: Plane Shanghai has 2 main airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves international flights and Hongqiao International Airport, which serves most domestic flights. Bus There is also a long-distance bus station in Shanghai. One of them is the bus station in the Zhabei No. district. 1666. This station is the largest and serves most destinations in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Beijing, and Guangzhou Provinces. Ship If you are from Japan, there are ferry services from Kobe and Osaka every week. Likewise for those who come from Hong Kong. Train Shanghai has several main stations. Among these is the oldest Shanghai train station located in the Zhabei district. The train from this station has a route to Hong Kong.

Q: Best Time to Visit Shanghai

Season The best time to visit is in the fall, which is between October and November. At this time, the weather is not too hot or cold, the city is not crowded with tourists, and it?s filled with beautiful scenery. Average Temperature In winter (November - February) the average temperature here is 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) although there is rarely snow. November - April. In spring (March - May), the average temperature rises to 24 degrees Celsius (75.2 degrees Fahrenheit). Entering the summer (June - September), the average temperature rises again to 25 degrees Celsius (77 ? F). Whereas in the fall (September - November), the average temperature drops to another 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit). Festival If you visit during spring which is around March - May, then you can enjoy some of the festivals that are often held in the spring: Annual Flower Festival: held every March at Haiwan Forest Park (southern suburb of Shanghai). The park has 40,000 blooming plum trees between mid-February and late March. Dragon Boat Festival: A tradition of bathing in spices in a large basin for the children of the Ziqui Township, Hubei Province.

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What is tiket CLEAN in Shanghai?

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What to Expect in Shanghai

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Shanghai is a metropolitan city in China full of skyscrapers and various iconic modern tourist attractions. You can go to The Bund, to the French Concession, the French settlement area in the middle of the city, to the super high lagoon skyscraper in the Pudong area, the Observation Deck in the Shanghai World Financial District, and to the oldest temple in Shanghai which has a long history of Longhua Temple.

The city is suitable as a family tourist destination because of the many tourist attractions in Shanghai that are suitable for all ages.

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How to Get to Shanghai

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The easiest and fastest way to get to Shanghai is by:

Plane

Shanghai has 2 main airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves international flights and Hongqiao International Airport, which serves most domestic flights.

Bus

There is also a long-distance bus station in Shanghai. One of them is the bus station in the Zhabei No. district. 1666. This station is the largest and serves most destinations in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Beijing, and Guangzhou Provinces.

Ship

If you are from Japan, there are ferry services from Kobe and Osaka every week. Likewise for those who come from Hong Kong.

Train

Shanghai has several main stations. Among these is the oldest Shanghai train station located in the Zhabei district. The train from this station has a route to Hong Kong.

Question 4

Accommodation in Shanghai

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Question 5

Instagramable Spots in Shanghai

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Various modern tourist locations or natural attractions in Shanghai can be the perfect photo spot. Some of them are Shanghai Film Park, Qibao, The Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower and Skywalk, Tianzifang, The Bund, Yu Garden, Gongqing Forest Park, Shanghai Disneyland, and ParkXinhua Bookstore.

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Culinary in Shanghai

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You can find a variety of delicious Chinese specialties here:

Rice noodles/Kwetiauw: made from rice flour with a chewy texture and cooked by frying or drenched in soup.
Mapo tofu: diced tofu then seasoned and cooked with spicy sauce.
Peking Duck: uses duck meat that is fed with nutritious gruel porridge before cooking.
Jian Bing: a kind of crepes or kebabs that are commonly eaten as a breakfast menu.
Dim Sum: divided into four categories namely steamed, fried, sweet, and claw. The taste itself is tasty and delicious and is usually eaten with special sauce.

Vegan / Vegetarian Food

You will not find it difficult to find vegetarian food in Shanghai because many restaurants have vegetarian menus. The menu that you will often find is fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms.

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Shopping in Shanghai

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There are many shopping centers in Shanghai that you can visit to buy a variety of local products. Some of them are:

East Nanjing Road: almost all types of shopping centers gather here. Ranging from magnificent malls, department stores, to fashion boutiques from local brands are also available.
West Nanjing Road: You will find various kinds of fashion items, jewelry, cosmetics, electronic goods, souvenirs, and household appliances.
Middle Huaihai Road: This is the right location to visit if you are looking for branded goods.

Question 8

Best Time to Visit Shanghai

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Season

The best time to visit is in the fall, which is between October and November. At this time, the weather is not too hot or cold, the city is not crowded with tourists, and it?s filled with beautiful scenery.

Average Temperature

In winter (November - February) the average temperature here is 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) although there is rarely snow. November - April. In spring (March - May), the average temperature rises to 24 degrees Celsius (75.2 degrees Fahrenheit). Entering the summer (June - September), the average temperature rises again to 25 degrees Celsius (77 ? F). Whereas in the fall (September - November), the average temperature drops to another 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit).

Festival

If you visit during spring which is around March - May, then you can enjoy some of the festivals that are often held in the spring:

Annual Flower Festival: held every March at Haiwan Forest Park (southern suburb of Shanghai). The park has 40,000 blooming plum trees between mid-February and late March.
Dragon Boat Festival: A tradition of bathing in spices in a large basin for the children of the Ziqui Township, Hubei Province.

Question 9

How to Get Around in Shanghai

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The main public transportation here is Metro and buses. Metro operates underground with complete routes. For buses, the fares are cheaper than the Metro but the trip is slower. You can also rely on taxis if you want to travel more practically. However, you also have to face traffic and higher tariffs.

Ferries are also available in the city, but only for trips from the Bund and Lujiazui District in Pudong.

Question 10

How Big is Shanghai

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Shanghai has an area of 6,340 square kilometers and to explore it, you need about 3 to 4 days here. During this time, you can tour the most famous tourist attractions in Shanghai and try various fun things to do in Shanghai. Some of them are playing all day at Shanghai Disneyland, visiting Yu Gardens, visiting Longhua Temple which is famous for its seven-story pagoda, enjoying the atmosphere of artificial Europe on the Bund, and visiting the Shanghai Museum which has a unique architecture.

Question 11

Shanghai Currency

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CNY (China Yuan).

Question 12

Language in Shanghai

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The main and official language here is Mandarin.

Question 13

Shanghai Time Zone

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Question 14

Shanghai Plug Type

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The type of plug used is type A. This type has 2 flat parallel pins. Also commonly used in various Asian regions such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, the Philippines, Japan, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, Maldives, and Vietnam.

Question 15

Things to Know About Shanghai

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Walk in a clockwise direction while touring the temple or monastery.
If you visit a historical temple or other holy places, wear modest and covered clothes.
Take off your hat when you enter the temple as a sign of respect.
Do not take pictures without permission.
Don't shake hands too hard because people can think you're too aggressive.
In winter, wear thick, layered, and covered clothing. Bring gloves, earplugs, and socks.
Wear clothes that are more casual and open in the summer but still polite.
The air in spring and fall is generally quite cool and even cold. You should use clothing that is layered with an outer that is easily removed, such as a jacket and scarf.

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Shanghai Huangpu River day night Cruise Ticket

Shanghai Greenhouse Garden Adult Ticket ( Asia's Largest Glass Greenhouse)

Shanghai Wild Animal Park Ticket

Shanghai The Stage Observation Deck Ticket

Half-Day Tour of Shanghai Natural History Museum

Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World Ticket

Madame Tussauds Shanghai Tickets

One Day Admission Ticket to Shanghai LEGOland

Shanghai Zhujiajiao Half-Day Tour + ERA Intersection of Time 2 Acrobatic Show

Shanghai Disneyland Ticket

Shanghai Romance Park Show

Shanghai Huangpu River nightlife sightseeing cruise ticket - 45 min essence route (Bund + Lujiazui panoramic night tour) Transport Passes

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

Shanghai Zhujiajiao + Yu Garden + Jade Buddha Temple + The Bund English Group 1-day Tour Day Tours

Shanghai Zoo

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Shanghai Hop-on Hop-off Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus transfer the bund, yu garden, Oriental Pearl Tower

Shanghai City Sightseeing Bus

Private guided day tour of Shanghai (Lujiazui/Oriental Pearl Tower/Yu Garden/Jade Buddha Temple, etc.)

Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town & Shanghai Film Park 1-Day Tour

Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower + City God Temple + Huangpu River Cruise + The Bund One-Day Tour

Shanghai Private Tour Guide 1-Day Tour (Chinese/English/Japanese)

Shanghai Round Trip to Hangzhou + Suzhou + Disney 7-Day Classic Tour

Shanghai Oriental Pearl + Ocean Aquarium + Huangpu River Night Cruise Day Tour

Shanghai Eternal Love scenic area day trip

Shanghai + Disney 3-Day, 2-Night Vacation Trip

【Little Vienna】Shanghai Jewish Refugee History Guided Walking Tour

Shanghai Highlights and Zhujiajiao Water Town Day Tour

Pamper and refresh yourself with massage and spa treatments

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