Visiting Shanghai On a Limited Budget

How to Visit Shanghai on a Budget

Peter1月 8, 202312月 7, 2022有14条评论

Plan your Shanghai tour on a budget? Each year millions of travellers and businessmen visit Shanghai, the largest metropolitan city in China. Shanghai boasts plentiful splurge hotels and posh restaurants, local and international.

But you don’t need to break the bank to visit this most advanced and futuristic city showcasing the fast development in the contemporary China . The 10 steps and tips will help you arrange your Shanghai trip on a budget without forgoing your enjoyment.

1. Travel out of season

First, you ought to avoid visiting Shanghai during China public holidays: May 1-3 and October 1 – 7 each year in particular. If possible, visit Shanghai in shoulder or even off season when everything is cheaper – discounted accommodations, entrance fees, flights and many more.

In addition, the hordes of domestic tourist crowds are gone so you can enjoy the city peacefully without too may other tourists jumping into your pictures.

High season: April, May, September and October;
Shoulder season: March, June, July, August and November;
Low season: December, January and February.

2. Shanghai airport or rail transfer by metro

Shanghai has the highest taxi fares in China. When you arrive at Shanghai by air or rail, basically you should forgo taking taxis except something emergent or you cannot roll your luggage.

The two Shanghai airports – Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport are both linked by the same metro line 2 which brings you to the center of Shanghai with the important metro stations of People’s Square and Nanjing Road.

Shanghai Pudong Airport also has the fastest train –Shanghai Maglev in the world. Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is accessible by metro line 2; Shanghai Railway Station by metro line 1 and Shanghai South Railway Station by metro line 1.

3. Looking for cheap hotels

Though it is rife with luxury hotels, Shanghai is also a purse-friendly city opening its arms for all with large choices of budget hotels and hostels. You can easily find a cozy hotel on your budget.

First you should decide where to stay in Shanghai and then search for an ideal hotel on your desired area without footing the costly bill. Check Top 10 Shanghai Budget Hotels for more information.

4. Shanghai’s abundant free sites and attractions

Many of the must see attractions in Shanghai are free of charge including the Bund, Pudong New Area, Nanjing Road, People’s Square, Shanghai Museums, Tianzifang, Xintiandi, etc. Just a note, most of the museums in Shanghai are free for entry as well as many city parks.

Check out:
10 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Shanghai
Top 10 Shanghai Attractions
Top 10 Most Romantic Places in Shanghai.

5. Tour Shanghai by Metro

As you know, Shanghai has the highest taxi fares in China, plus the possible traffic congestion, in most occasions, you should just avoid using them except that you cannot manage your large pieces of luggage on your way to your hotel or airport.

All almost all the important attractions in Shanghai can be accessed by metro lines. Spend a few minutes studying the metro map of Shanghai for a clear direction of your destinations. See Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town by metro; Visit Qibao Water Town by metro; Visit Tianzifang by metro and Visit Xintiandi by metro.

6 Hop on hopoff Buses

Apart from using the convenient metro system in Shanghai for city sightseeing, joining in a Shanghai bus tour can also be money-saving and more sociable, a good way of traveling Shanghai: picked from and returned your lodging hotel.

The hop on hop off double decker Buses in Shanghai are also a perfect choice for your sightseeing in Shanghai – Booked through your hotel for a joyful Shanghai day tour.

7. Eating out Cheap

Yes, as an international metropolitan city, Shanghai provides many sorts of cuisines from all parts of the world with countless posh restaurants. But this doesn’t put you off eating right and affordably at local restaurants. Breakfasts usually are covered by your hotel package.

Suggest you have a fast food lunch while dinner at a clean restaurant. You may spoil yourself occasionally by eating at an upscale or nice restaurant. See Shanghai top 1o best restaurants and Shanghai top 10 vegetarian restaurants.

8. Bargain shopping

Shanghai is a shopping paradise, with countless bustling commercial streets and shopping centers beckoning the visitors. Shopping malls in Shanghai are most fashionable inside country as Shanghai is the window of modern China.

Most of the shopping malls are located in busy commercial centers. Window shopping is a fun even if you don’t like to do shopping in these expensive shopping malls.

Going to a local market can be an interesting experience. See Shanghai top 10 markets and Shanghai top 10 shopping malls.

9. Splurge occasionally

Traveling on a budget doesn’t mean you should not splurge on food, a high-priced attraction or shopping occasionally and forgo everything expensive Shanghai has to offer.

At least one dinner at a posh restaurant; ascending the Jinmao Tower for a panoramic view of Shanghai and buying a Shanghai souvenir.

10. Tourist Scams

When you are traveling in Shanghai and planning your city trip on a budget, you must be vigilant on possible tourist scams which may happen to you.

The tourist scams in Shanghai are more or less than the same as those in Beijing, see ” Top 10 Beijing Tourist Scams” for your reference. If you are a victim, just keep calm and contact the police immediately.

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Amazing Shanghai

Peter12月 25, 202212月 24, 2022Leave a Comment

Shanghai is the biggest and most developed city in China which is wildly recognized as the best display of China’s booming economy. In a surprisingly short time, nearly 1,000 high building rises above the city, ranking the highest number in China and the fifth city in the world with the most skyscrapers taller than 150 m (after Hong Kong, Shenzhen, New York, Dubai). These iconic edifices not only define Shanghai’s amazing modernization achievements, but also sketch a sublime skyline inspiring numerous photographers. The most eye-catching Shanghai skyline lies in Lujiazui, opposite the Bund, where four iconic towers rear high into the sky. They are Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower (468 m/1,535 ft), Shanghai Tower (632 m/2,073 ft), Shanghai World Financial Center (492 m/1,614 ft) and Jinmao Tower (421 m/1,381 ft). The best place to spot the panoramic view of the four skyscrapers is the riverside viewing platform along the Bund. All travelers to Shanghai take good photos here as landmark check-in. Buildings with colorful lights shows are dazzling when reflected on the river.
People
Shanghai is the largest city in the world, with a population of nearly 25 million people –roughly 3 times the size of New York City!
In the mix you can find around 200 thousand foreigners from all over the world. You can guarantee that there are plenty of interesting people for you to meet.

Culture
The city is generally thought of as modern, contemporary China with plenty of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Teslas buzzing around; however, Shanghai also has several historic landmarks and major museums, and some of the most amazing suburban scenic historic water towns for you to explore.

Food
You can be sure to find some great mouth watering spots among Shanghai’s approximately twenty thousand restaurants.
Besides having the most delicious Chinese food from different parts of China, you can also find tasty Mexican, Indian, American, Japanese, Korean (North and South), Spanish, French, and basically food from almost everywhere in the world!

Shopping
For the shopaholics, you are in for a treat. The number of malls in Shanghai is growing in leaps and bounds. You can find all the global luxury brands, the fast retailers, and some cool Chinese local brands. You can also purchase some interesting Chinese souvenirs at Yu Garden or Tianzifang.

Night life
The world class night scene in Shanghai will keep you up all night.
Locals and foreigners clearly like to enjoy themselves at the many bars, pubs, and clubs spotted throughout the city. (Note to EM students – make sure you arrive to your class on time and sober! ☺)

Business
Shanghai is the economic heart of booming mainland China, and you can really feel it in the air. The city has everything you’d expect from a financial center – with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, a thriving commercial sector, and nearly 15,000 high rise buildings (the world’s most).
You can take a stroll through Lujiazui financial district right across from the Bund to see some of the tallest buildings in the world – make sure to go to the top floor and check out the amazing views!

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Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Shanghai (Tips, Photos & Map)

Peter12月 24, 202212月 7, 2022Leave a Comment

lan your Shanghai tour in autumn? If you are an enthusiastic autumn leaf peeper, you won’t be disappointed by the seemingly concrete dominated metropolitan city of Shanghai. But the autumn leaf peeping time is relatively short in Shanghai. The best time to see maple and ginkgo autumn leaves start late November through mid-December.

If you happen to visit Shanghai around late November and mid December, you may recharge yourself by going to some places aflame with red and yellow leaves. Shanghai’s autumn color can be found on the streets, in the parks and in the suburbs. Now we are going to reveal the top places to view the fall foliage in and around Shanghai.

1. Guqi Garden (Guqiyuan Garden) 古猗园

Guqi Garden is located in Nanxiang Ancient Town, about 22 km to the northwest of Shanghai People’s Square. It is one of the most mesmerizing classical gardens in Shanghai. It can be easily reached by taking subway line 11, getting off at the station of Nanxiang (exit from Exit 2).

Quqi Garden is an Ming-era garden originally built by an officer in the Ming dynasty. It has been rebuilt and expanded for a number of times. Now it features a varied landscape of gardens, tea houses and corridors all surrounding a central stretch of lily pad-laden water. There are over two dozens of ginkgo and maple trees which turn yellow in late November and Mid-December, very photogenic with much photo opportunities.

Add: Nanxiang Ancient Town (南翔古镇), Jiading District, Shanghai
Transport: Taking subway line 11, getting off at the station of Nanxiang (exit from Exit 2).
Entrance Fee: RMB 12

2. Shanghai Botanical Garden 上海植物园

With the most species of plants in Shanghai, Shanghai Botanical Garden is definitely an idea place to comfort your eyes with the dazzling yellow and red colors in autumn. The large botanical garden covers 81 hectares, divided into spacious sectors specializing in magnolias, peonies, maples, azaleas, roses, Osmanthus, ferns, bamboo, conifers and more.

With the coming of late November, a cluster of trees change their colors such as ginkgo, Chinese tallow trees, trident maple, callery pear, and spindle trees. Some trees change their colors much late, around the late December like gum trees, Chinese pistache, pond cypress and metasequoia.

Add: No.1111, Longwu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 上海市徐汇区龙吴路1111号
Transport: Take subway 3 and get off at the station of Shilong Road ( 石龙路), near the Gate 4 of the Botanical Garden.
Entrance Fee: RMB 15

3. Shanghai Gongqing National Forest Park 上海共青国家森林公园

Gongqing Forest Park is located Yangpu District, in the northeast of Shanghai’s city center, about 18 km to the northeast of Shanghai People’s Square. You may take subway line 8 and get off at the station of Shiguang Road, then walk for 1 km to reach the park.

As a forest park, Gongqing Forest Park comprises over 200 species of trees, totalling over 300,000. The park is divided into two parts – north part featuring forest landscape while south part boasting small bridges and winding rivers, displaying the scenery of Southern China.

In the northeast of the park, there is an island with an area of 25,000 square meters. On the island are planted with maple, Ginkgo, Chinese tallow trees, trident maple, callery pear, and spindle trees and more. When autumns, the island is afire with colorful autumn leaves.

Add: No.2000, Jungong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 上海军工路2000号
Transport: Take subway line 8 and get off at the station of Shiguang Road, then walk for 1 km to reach the park.
Entrance Fee: RMB 15

4. Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park 上海滨江森林公园

Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park is located in Gaoqiao town, the northern tip of Pudong District, the largest suburb forest park nearest to Shanghai downtown, about 23 km to the northeast of Shanghai People’s Square. . There are over 200,000 plants of arbors and bushes.

The park is divided into several area for sightseeing and visit – Rhododendron Garden, Magnolia Garden, wetland plant area, fruit area, azalea area, Yangtze River Viewing area and more. Roads are lined with spruce trees. The No.1 Wind and Rain Pavilion is ringed with maple trees. In the azalea garden, all kind of colors produce a magnificent palette when fall is in.

Visiting Time: suggested 4 Hours
Entrance Fee: RMB 20
Location: Gaoqiao town, the northern tip of Pudong District 上海市浦东新区高桥镇
Opening Hours: 8:00 – 16:30
Tel: 021-58644791
How to Get There
Take bus Waigaoqiao No.01 and get off at Binjiang Park 外高桥1路到【滨江公园】站下

5. Ginkgo Trees at Shanghai Concert Hall 上海音乐厅银杏林

Even in the city center of Shanghai, you can find a good place to see autumn leaves. One street, a row of trees can be a mini-landscape of autumn.

By the side of Shanghai Concert Hall, there are two rows of ginkgo trees that bounce off spectacular yellow colors when autumn comes. They look magnificent with a backdrop of the classical building of Shanghai Concert Hall, oft lauded as a perfect spot for wedding photos.

Add: No. 523, Yan’an East Road, Shanghai 延安东路523号
Transport: Take Bus 451,782,783 and get off at Xizang South Road and Ninghai East Road 西藏南路宁海东路站下
Entrance Fee: Free

6. Ginkgo Trees along Dagu Road 大沽路银杏树

are lined with ginkgo trees along the sideways and bike lanes. When fall comes in, the sideways and the narrow bike lanes are covered with yellow leaves on the ground against the high office buildings, an intriguing atmosphere.

In fact, strolling along Dagu Road, Shimen Road and Weihai Road, people will find myriad ginkgo trees.

Location: Dagu Road and Shimen Road, Shanghai 上海大沽路
How to Get There
Walk from People’s Square to Dagu Road ( 2 km)

7. Ginkgo Trees at Siping Road 四平路银杏树

Starting from the Wujiao Square, two rows of ginkgo trees flank Siping Road, posting a gorgeous fall foliage when autumn comes, an idea place for an autumn stroll.

Location: Siping Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai 上海四平路
How to Get There
Take subway line 8 from the station of People’s square and get off at the station of Siping.

8. Old Ginkgo Trees at Jiading 嘉定银杏古树

Jiading is a district of Shanghai, about 37 km to the northwest of Shanghai People’s Square. In Jiading District, there is a park named “Ginkgo Park”. The Ginkgo Park is a Jiangnan style landscaping that mainly surrounds the 10 old ginkgo trees.

The 10 old ginkgo trees are clustered in a small forest. The average age of the ginkgo trees are around 200 years with a height from 19.3 m to 20.4 m. The ginkgo trees covers an area of 600 square meters. The late autumn finds the Ginkgo Park a wonderland of yellow colors, radiating out marvelous autumn view.

9.Dianshan Lake 淀山湖

Dianshan is a freshwater lake west of Zhujiajiao, Qingpu, in the Shanghai, about 60 km to the west of Shanghai People’s Square. Dianshan Lake covers an area of 63 square km, 2 meters deep, connecting Huang Pu River and Wusong River, rich in freshwater husbandry.

Dianshan Lake is the largest wetland in Shanghai, a mesmerizing tourist destination. Poplar trees ring the banks of Dianshan Lake and maple trees flank the main roads passing through Dianshan Lake, presenting a wonderful picture of autumn landscape.

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Where to stay in Shanghai

Peter12月 7, 202212月 7, 2022Leave a Comment

Plan your Shanghai tour? There are plenty of hotels to choose in Shanghai ranging from deluxe 5-star hotels to budget hostels. There is a neighborhood guide to the best areas to stay in Shanghai, as chosen by our trip experts.

Shanghai Districts

As the largest city in China, Shanghai is divided into 16 districts and one county (8 urban districts and 8 suburban districts). Each district has its own core city.

Most of the visitors would choose the hotels in the 8 districts which are all located in Puxi ( the west bank of Huangpu River) while Business travelers will select Pudong New District which is located to the east bank of Huangpu River one of the 8 suburban districts.

8 Urban Districts
Jing’an District (静安区)
Huangpu District (黄浦区)
Xuhui District (徐汇区)
Changning District (长宁区)
Putuo District (普陀区)
Zhabei District (闸北区)
Hongkou District (虹口区)|
Yangpu District (杨浦区)

Suburban Districts Pudong New District (浦东新区)
Baoshan District (宝山区)
Minhang District (闵行区)
Jiading District (嘉定区)
Jinshan District (金山区)
Songjiang District (松江区)
Qingpu District (青浦区)
Fengxian District (奉贤区）Chongming County

So where to stay in Shanghai?

Best for Romance and Nostalgia : Hotels in Huangpu District

Huangpu District is located on the west bank of Huangpu River after which the district is named. To the west is Jing’an District; to the north are Zhabei District and Hongkou District.

Huangpu District is one of the most sought after area to stay in Shanghai since many of the highlights are located in this district such as the Bund, Nanjing Road, People’s Square, Yuyuan Garden. Starting from People’s Square to Shaanxi South Road is the center area of the former French colonial community till 1949.

Huangpu Attractions: The Bund, Shanghai Nanjing Road, People’s Square, Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Shanghai Xintiandi, Yu Yuan Garden and Bazar,Shanghai Xiao Taoyuan Mosque, Longtang in Shanghai, Cruising on Huangpu River, Shanghai Site for the First Congress of the Chinese Community Party, Shanghai Safari Park, Shanghai Grand Theater.

Huangpu Transportation: Subway 1, 2, 4, 8, 10 and Huangpu Cruise port

Recommended hotels in Huangpu District:
Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai
Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
The Peninsula Shanghai
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
The Westin Bund Center Shanghai
Hotel Sofitel Shanghai Hyland
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre
The Bund Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai
Park Hotel Shanghai
Salvo Hotel Shanghai
Citadines Shanghai Jinqiao Aparthotel
The Langham Yangtze Shanghai
Pacific Hotel
The Seventh Heaven Hotel
Shanghai Henry Business Hotel
Starway Hotel Nanquan Shanghai Pudong BaBaiBan
Starway Hotel Haode Wanyuan Shanghai Lujiazui
Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
24K International Hotel (Fuzhou Road)
24K International Hotel (People’s Square)

Best for High-end and Business: Hotels in Jing’an District

Jing’an District is named after the temple in the same name in the district. Jing’an District is a city core in Shanghai urban area. To the east is Huangpu District; to the west are Putuo District and Changning District; to the south is Xuhui District; to the north is Zhabei District.

Jing’an District is commonly regarded as the high-end business and high-quality residential area. It is one of Shanghai’s most densely populated districts. Jing’an District takes the northern part of former French Concession with an array of colonial architecture.

Jing’an Attractions: Shanghai Children Palace, Jing’an Temple, Jing’an Park, Shanghai Exhibition Center
Jing’an Transportation: Subway 7, 2

Recommended hotels in Jing’an District:
The puli hotel and spa shanghai
URBN Hotel Shanghai
Four Seasons Hotel
Hilton Shanghai Hotel
Ambassador Hotel
Rendezvous Merry Hotel, Shanghai
Swissotel Grand Shanghai
Hotel Equatorial Shanghai
Julu Garden Villa
Yan’an Hotel
Shanghai Hotel
Hanting Express (Jingan Temple)
HanTing Season Hotel Of Jing`An Temple
Green Tree Inn Shanghai Middle YanAn Road Hotel
Motel 168 (Shanghai Jingan Temple)

Best for Designer Shopping: Hotels in Xuhui District

Xuhui District is located to south of Jing’an District, to the west of Huangpu District and east of Changning District. Xuhui District was originally named after a famous scientists in Ming Dynasty – Mr.Xu Guangqi (1562 – 1633).

After his death, Xu Guangqi was buried here and many of his descendants still live in ths district. Xuhui District has the west part of the former French Concession with colonial buildings of that time. Here you can find high-end bars, cafes and shops.

Xuhui Attractions: Shanghai Xu Jia Hui Cathedral, Song Qingling’s Former Residence, Shanghai Longhua Martyr Cemetery, Long Hua Pagoda and Temple, Shanghai Botanical Garden
Xuhui Transportation: Subway 4, 6, 8 and Shanghai South Station

Recommended hotels in Xuhui District:
Jin Jiang Hua Ting Hotel & Towers
Ramada Plaza Gateway Shanghai
Jianguo Hotel Shanghai
Sports Hotel
Xujiahui Park Hotel Shanghai
New East Asia Hotel
Home Inn Shanghai Xinhua Road

Best for Business and Foreign Consulates: Hotels in Changning District

Changning District is the economic development zone and business area in Shanghai extending from west of Jing’an District and Xuhui District to Shanghai Zoo and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Foreign consulates in Shanghai are concentrated here in Changning District. This district is also an important place where many international companies are located.

Changning attractions: Shanghai Zoo, Zhongshan Park, Shanghai International Exhibition Center,
Changning Transportation: Subway 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7; Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

Recommended hotels in Changning District:
Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao
Crowne Plaza Hotel Shanghai
The Longemont Shanghai
Hotel Nikko Shanghai
Metropark Service Apartment Shanghai
Motel 168 (Shanghai West Yan’an Road)
Home Inn(Shanghai Yanan West Road Changning Branch)

Best for the Old Shanghai: Putuo District

Putuo District is located to the northwest of the downtown Shanghai, to the south is Changning District; to the northeast is Zhabei District and to the east is Jing’an District. Its core city is very busy with trade and commerce. It has a rich culture heritage.

Putuo attractions: Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple,
Putuo Transportation: Subway 3, 7 and 11

Recommended hotels in Putuo District:
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Changfeng Park
Holiday Inn Vista Shanghai
Shanghai Duxiana Hotel
Pier One
8 Colors Hotel
24K International Hotels(Xinhui Road)
Hanting Hotels (Shanghai Changshou Road)
Motel 168 (Shanghai Aomen Branch)
Jinjiang Inn West Shanghai Yejiazhai Rd

Best for Mixing with the Common People in Shanghai: Hotels in Zhaibei District

Zhabei District is located to the north of Jing’an District, to the west of Hongkou District and to the east of Putuo District. Before 1949, Zhabei was designated as the residential area for local Chinese without any colonial buildings. Great changes have taken place in the district with the fast building of infrastructure.

Green belts and new buildings are scattered around the district. Shanghai Railway Station is located in Zhabei District.

Zhabei attractions: Daning Lingshi Park, Shanghai Circus City, Zhabei Park and Zhabei Stadium
Zhabei Transportation: Shanghai Railway Station and Subway 1,3 and 4

Recommended hotels in Zhabei District:
InterContinental Shanghai Puxi
Renaissance Shanghai Putuo Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai
Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai
Ramada Shanghai Zhabei Hotel
Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya
Mingde Grand Hotel Shanghai
Shanghai Rhea Boutique Hotel (Zhabei)
Yafan Longmen Hotel
Yafan Fashion Hotel(Shanghai Zhongxing Road)
Starway Shengxianju Hotel Shanghai
Home Inn (Shanghai Railway Station South Square)

Best for One of the Colonial Areas: Hotels in Hongkou District

Hongkou District is located just to the north of Huangpu District (downtown), along the upper Huangpu River, to the east of Zhabei District and to the west of Yangpu District. It was also the part of the former colonial community. Now it is one of the residential areas in Shanghai.

Hongkou is the largest metro transfer hub in the northeast of Shanghai. Hongkou District is positioned as the shipping center in Shanghai. Shanghai International Cruise Port is located in the district.

Hongkou attractions: Shanghai Luxun Park, Shanghai Lu Xun’s Former Residence,
Hongkou Transportation: Subway 3 and 8; International Cruise Port

Recommended hotels in Hongkou District:
Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Sanzhi Hotel
sunrise on the bund hotel shanghai
Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel
New Century Hotel
The Unity Hotel
Starway jiaxin hotel Shanghai
Shanghai Sisu Guesthouse
Cityhome Hotel(Shanghai Luxun Park)
Swan Hotel
Haning Express
Home Inn (Shanghai Luxun Park Branch)
Life Adamo
Green Tree Inn (Shanghai Quyang Hotel)
Jinjiang Inn (Shanghai Chifeng Road)

Best for International Community: Hotels in Yangpu District

Yangpu District is located in the northeast of Shanghai, along the lower Huangpu River with its south part being the former eastern colonial community. Now Yangpu District is one of the four side city centers in Shanghai. It has a big international community – Xinwan Gangcheng. Many of the top 500 international companies have their branches and headquarters in Yangpu Disttict.

Yangpu attractions: Yangpu Park, Jiangpu Park, Huangxing Park and Gongqin National Forest Park
Yangpu Transportation: Subway 8 and 10

Recommended hotels in Yangpu District:
Howard Johnson Caida Plaza
Starway Hotel Dayuan Apartment Hotel Shanghai Huangxing Road
Fortune Hotel
Pattaya Holiday Inn
Fuxuan Hotel
Days Hotel Tongji Shanghai
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Wujiaochang Shanghai
a8 Hotel (Guoshun branch)
Home Inn (Shanghai Jiangwan Stadium)

Best for Business Travel: Hotels in Pudong New District

Pudong New District is located on the east bank of Huangpu River, developing from a backwater to a modern and trendy business center of Shanghai.

Pudong New District attractions: Lujiazui, Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Expo, Shanghai Century Park, International Convention Center, Science & Technology Museum,

New Pudong Transportation: Pudong International Airport, Maglev and Waigaoqiao Port Cruise Terminal

Recommended hotels in Pudong New District:
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong
Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai – Shangri-La
Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai
Gran Melia Shanghai Hotel
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao
InterContinental Shanghai Pudong
The St Regis Shanghai
Novotel Atlantis Shanghai
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong
LDF All Suites Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai-Pudong
Baoan Hotel
Sport Park Hotel
Grand Soluxe Zhongyou Hotel Shanghai

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Shanghai Cruise Port

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Shanghai Cruise Port is an important port of call on your Asia pacific cruise. Shanghai Cruise Port links worldwide and has good cooperation with the ports globally. Shanghai Cruise Port has three cruise terminals listed below:

Wusongkou Cruise International Terminal ( Home to large cruise ships over Tonnage at 70,000 GT )
Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal ( Home to cruise ships less than Tonnage at 70,000 GT )
Waigaoqiao International Cruise Terminal （ Now seldom used ）

The three cruise terminals in Shanghai are home to the liners of Costa Rica Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Star Cruises and also used by Princess Cruises, Holland America Volemdam, Oceania Nautica, Celebrity Millennium, Azamara Quest, Arcadia, Ocean Princess, Crystal Symphony etc., which are the most innovative vessels offering passengers a unique way to visit a variety of ports throughout the Asia Pacific in complete style.

If you are checking on the internet to search for Shanghai cruise schedule, terminal information, plan your cruise port transfers, or doing shore excursions or pre/post-cruise tours, this is the right place to start!

Important Notice:
Foreign tourists entering Shanghai on a cruise are allowed up to 15 days of visa-free stays in Shanghai on the condition that passengers must be travelling on tour groups ( group or 1-2 people small private tour ) arranged by travel agencies （Such as Tour-Beijing.Com)） that are registered in China. Basically the the companies must provide the details of their groups to inspection authorities at least 24 hours prior to the ships arrival in Shanghai.

In addition to Shanghai, the cruise passengers can also travel to Beijing, Tianjin as well as other coastal provinces where cruise ships often dock including Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan and Guangxi. One big condition is that your ship much first berth at Shanghai cruise port so that you can be eligible for the 15 days of visa-free stays.

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Jinmao Tower and Lujiazui Evening Tour from US$ 44 p/p

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Pick up from your downtown hotel in Shanghai and drive across Huangpu River and get to Lujiazui in Pudong. Lujiazui literally means “Lu’s Mouth”. It is located in the Pudong New Area on the eastern bank of Huangpu River just across the Bund.

Lujiazui is one of the four economic districts in Pudong New Area. The other three economic districts are Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, the Jinqiao Export Processing Zone and Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park. Lujiazui is teemed with the futuristic, avant-garde buildings – Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Bank of China Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Tower and more.

Then ascend the 88-floor building – Jin Mao Tower, having a panoramic view of Huangpu River, the Bund and the city of Shanghai. The Jin Mao Tower is located next to Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center in the Lujiazui area of the Pudong district in Shanghai. It is composed of offices and the Shanghai Grand Hyatt Hotel. It is one of the centerpieces of the Pudong skyline.

The 88th floor is home to the Skywalk, a 1,520 m2 indoor observation deck with a capacity of over 1,000 people. It offers the panoramic views of Shanghai as well as a topside view below of the atrium of Shanghai Grand Hyatt Hotel inside Jin Mao Tower( occupying the floors from 53 to 87).

End of service, transferred back to your hotel in Shanghai.

Just a kindly ReminderThis tour is designed for your own traveling party and no other tourists will join you. So you have much flexibility and freedom. If you have any questions, or want more time for taking photos, just feel free to let your tour guide know. With your personal tour guide, you will have more interaction with the locals which will enrich your travel experience in Shanghai. It is a non-shopping private tour and no Hidden Fee!

On the evening of your tour departure date, our tour guide will go to your hotel ahead of your pick-up time in the lobby, holding a sign with your name. When you come down to the hotel lobby, just look around for the sign to meet our tour guide.

You will have the narratives of local history and culture by your tour guide while you are comfortably sitting in the air-conditioned vehicle of your exclusive use and enjoying the views passing by.

Rush hours in Shanghai can cause serious traffic jam. We try our best to manage the traffic and keep your schedule.

All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations.

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1 person	$140
2 persons	$85
3 persons	$69
4 persons	$59
5 persons	$58
6 persons	$55
7 persons	$49
8 persons	$47
8 persons	$45
10 persons and above	$44

04-Shanghai Evening Tour

Shanghai Acrobatics Show and Night Tour from US$ 43 p/p

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Pick up from your downtown hotel in Shanghai and drive to Shanghai Centre Theatre to watch the magnificent acrobatics show. The Acrobatics at Shanghai are not to be missed. They are held each night and last for about 2 hours. The Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe, established in 1951 is one of the best in China. It frequently tours internationally and perform routinely at Shanghai and other cities in China.

An acrobatic show has become one of the most popular evening entertainments for tourists in Shanghai. You can enjoy gravity-defying contortionism, juggling, unicycling, chair-stacking, and plate-spinning acts at the following stages.

After show, have a relaxed stroll along the Bund. Walking along the river on the promenade and enjoying the sights of the brightly lit street scenes are very enjoyable. Buildings in the Bund are the combination of all kinds of architecture styles.

From the Bund it is a great view of the Pudong Area including Orient Pearl TV Tower, Jin Mao Building, Shanghai Towers and more futuristic skyscrapers.
Many restaurants built along the river and have a good entire view of the Bund. So eatinfg in the Bund at night is also a joyful thing.

Then move on to Nanjing Road. Nanjing Road is a walking street that is always packed with people watching other people. It is regarded as the first commercial road in Shanghai. The 5.5-km long Nanjing Road is the most bustling and prosperous street in Shanghai.

Finally walk to Xintiandi. You are arranged to immerse yourself into the dazzling nightlife in “Xintiandi”. Shanghai Xintiandi is situated at Lane No.181 of Taicang Road Shanghai. It occupies an area of about 30,000 square meters. It was a former old Shikumen which has been given restoration. Now it serves as book stores, cafes and restaurants, and shopping malls.

End of service, transferred back to your hotel in Shanghai.

Rush hours in Shanghai can cause serious traffic jam. We try our best to manage the traffic and keep your schedule.

All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations.

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1 person	$139
2 persons	$85
3 persons	$69
4 persons	$59
5 persons	$57
6 persons	$55
7 persons	$49
8 persons	$47
9 persons	$45
10 persons and above	$43

04-Shanghai Evening Tour

Shanghai Huangpu River Evening Cruise Tour from US$ 45 p/p

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Pick up from your hotel in Shanghai. First visit the mesmerizing Bund and then embark on a one-hour cruise on Huangpu River passing the neon-lit Bund on the west bank and Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, World Financial Center and more futuristic buildings at Lujiazui in Pudong on the east bank of Huangpu River.

Then walk along the Neon-lit Nanjing Traffic-Free Road. Nanjing Road is a walking street that is always packed with people watching other people. It is regarded as the first commercial road in Shanghai. The 5.5-km long Nanjing Road is the most bustling and prosperous street in Shanghai.

Finally you are arranged to immerse yourself into the dazzling nightlife in “Xintiandi”. Shanghai Xintiandi is situated at Lane No.181 of Taicang Road Shanghai. It occupies an area of about 30,000 square meters. It was a former old Shikumen which has been given restoration. Now it serves as book stores, cafes and restaurants, and shopping malls.

End of service, transferred back to your hotel in Shanghai.

Just a Kindly ReminderThis tour is designed for your own traveling party and no other tourists will join you. So you have much flexibility and freedom. If you have any questions, or want more time for taking photos, just feel free to let your tour guide know. With your personal tour guide, you will have more interaction with the locals which will enrich your travel experience in Shanghai. It is a non-shopping private tour and no Hidden Fee!

On the evening before your departure next evening, you will get a call to your hotel room or a message at your hotel front counter by your tour guide to reconfirm your next evening’s pickup time which is normally set around around 6:00 PM.

Rush hours in Shanghai can cause serious traffic jam. We try our best to manage the traffic and keep your schedule.

All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations.

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Travelling Party	Tour Cost Per Person
1 person	$155
2 persons	$95
3 persons	$79
4 persons	$69
5 persons	$65
6 persons	$59
7 persons	$55
8 persons	$52
9 persons	$49
10 persons up	$45

03-Group Day Tour with your shared van

VIP Zhuangzhou and Jinxi Water Town Tour US$115

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A scenic tour of “Zhouzhuang” and “Jinxi”, the Venice water towns of China ‘ own version

1 ) Visit Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town which was chosen by CNN as one of the Top 10 most beautiful towns in the world and you will feel, touch and see the reason why.
2 ) See with your own eyes the beautiful scenery that was depicted in “Shanghai Triad” directed by Zhang Yimou.
3 ) Take a gondola gliding by the maize canals,and see for yourself the hustle and bustle of life of the people living by the waterways.
4 ) Savor some native water town flavors at the Zhouzhuang restaurant.

5 ) Continue to visit the 2000 year old water town “Jinxi” which features 36 ancient bridges across the canals and rivers.
6 ) Jinxi Ancient Town is quieter, yet surprisingly no less photogenic. The prime time to visit is in the afternoon, when the light is ideal for your photo shooting.
7 ) Visit 3 museums at Jinxi including the “museum of antique tiles and bricks” , the “red porcelain products museum” and the “root caving museum of China.”
8 ) As ever, there will be free water, beer and other refreshments to be had at the exclusive Shanghai Boutique Tour Kiosk.

9 ) Stay connected at all times with our portable Wi-Fi anytime and anywhere.
10 ) Get a deeper insight into the history and culture of the sights you see with our insider’s narration on attractions.
11 ) Receive Video and 6 pamphlets to help you discover the hidden gems of Shanghai.

Tour Description

8:00 AM -11:30 AM
Hotel pick-up Zhouzhuang water town

Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby in the morning at around 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM. (Your tour guide will contact you for the exact pick-up time the day before your departure). A comfortable car will transfer you and your guide to Zhouzhuang: a water town built amid canals, ponds, and lakes.

You will take a gondola and witness the way of life of people living by the canals, first hand. This medieval water town has a history dating back more than 900 years, and has houses and bridges built in both the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing dynasties (1644–1911).

We have tailored the 3 most representative old houses into our itineraries to ensure you will not leave here without knowing of their provenance and history: 1) Shen’s House is southeast of Fu’an Bridge on Nanshi;Street; 2) Zhang’s House; 3) Ye Chucang’s Residence.

Shanghai Boutique Tour has set up a Refreshments Kiosk at the Zhouzhuang Watertown. Shanghai Boutique Tour customers will receive free drinking water, beers and maps at the service site.

11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Stop at a Shanghai Boutique Tour designated restaurant by the side of water way, have some nicely made local food on the second floor where you could view the best part of water village.

12:30 AM – 5:00 PM
In the afternoon, our guide will take you to Jinx ancient water town for a visit, compared with other ancient towns in China, Jinx Ancient Town is simpler, less sophisticated, and quiet. It is a small town (only one square kilometer in area) that has 16 lakes and 238 rivers. The town also has 36 ancient bridges spanning the rivers. The bridges represent various styles and were built during different periods in history.

The town has many museums, such as the first museum of antique tiles and bricks in China, the “red porcelain products museum” and the “root caving museum of China.” and our guide will take you to see all of them.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Transfer back to your hotel.

Just Kindly Reminder

Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby in the morning at around 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM. The evening before your tour, your Shanghai tour guide will call you at 7:00 to 8:00 pm to confirm the departure time. If you don’t answer, your guide will leave a message for you at the front desk. If you have not received a message or a call after 8:00pm, contact Shanghai Office on 13910694045. We will solve your problems on the spot.

Your group will comprise of 4 to 6 people, offering good flexibility. If you want some more time for taking photos, or you have more questions about the history and architecture, just inform your guide.

Our vehicles are all equipped with a state of the art GPS system so that drivers can foresee the traffic situation and decide the best way to go and avoid traffic jams. We will do our best to help you spend your precious time in interesting places.

If you plan to leave Shanghai after your day tour, please check out from your hotel before departure. Normally it will take 10 to 20 minutes for hotel staff to complete the process. You may leave your luggage in our vehicle, and you will be transferred to the airport or train station immediately after the tour to make best use of your time. You will need 1 hour to be transferred from the city center to airport, and you will need to be at the airport 1½ hours before a domestic flight, or 2½ hours before taking an international flight. Please inform us of your departure time when booking, and remind our guide, and we will make arrangements accordingly.

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03-Group Day Tour with your shared van

VIP Shanghai Essential Sights Tour US$105

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1) Visit “Oriental Venice”, the Shanghai famous water town – Zhujiajiao, nostalgic of the old Shanghai.
2) Savor the freshly-prepared lunch sitting at a the harbor-viewed restaurant.
3) Viewing the photogenic cole flowers at Khezi Garden.
4) Stroll along the expertly arranged trail on the Bund to explore the famous Concession-Era buildings and immerse yourself in their history with the guidance of our informative pamphlets you will get on the tour.
5) Get a jaw dropping view of Huangpu River and the iconic buildings of Shanghai from the 100th floor of Shanghai World Financial Center,a supertall skyscraper located in the Pudong district of Shanghai.
6) Refreshments are available, including free water, beer, and other drinks at the Shanghai Boutique Tour Kiosk.
7) Stay in touch with our portable Wi-Fi anytime and anywhere.
8) Get a deeper insight into the attractions, with our resourceful narrations.
9) Receive a video and 6 documents for your further discovery into the hidden gems of Shanghai.

Tour Description

8:00 AM -11:30 AM
Hotel pick-up and first visit Zhujiajiao water town

Our comfortable van will take you to the 200 year old water town – Zhujiajiao, known as the best example of Yangtze river delta life and its old architecture. It is often dubbed as as the Shanghai’s Venice. (about 1 hour on the way). Zhujiajiao was once a trading area due to the many canals, which were used to ferry goods in little boats and barges. Boats are still very much part of the charm of the place. Small boats are ubiquitous here, functioning as a nice way to get a view of the town and experience the local life, as they still serve as an important transportation method for local people.

You will be taking the gondolas with our guide on the water way to view the facade of the ancient town from different angles and take some great photos of the swathes of pretty cole flowers in Kezhi Garden. Different from other cursory tours of Zhujiajiao, you will be also uniquely arranged to visit the three hidden gems – Kezhi Yuan (photographing the cole flowers), Qing Dynasty Post Office and Fangsheng Bridge.

11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Stop at a Shanghai Boutique Tour carefully selected restaurant by the side of the water way, enjoy freshly prepared local food on the second floor where you can view the most interesting and bustling part of the water village.

12:30 AM – 4:00 PM
In the afternoon drive 1 hour to the Shanghai World Financial Center and go up to the 100th floor for the panoramic views of the city. It is the world’s 8th tallest building, and the 4th tallest structure in Mainland China. The 100th floor has a viewing gallery that is 55 meters long. It is the second highest observation deck in China. It is higher than the viewing platforms on the Canadian TV Tower (447 meters) and the Dubai Tower (440 meters).

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Visit to the Bund
Next, we will drive you to one of the top scenic spots in Shanghai: the Bund. It is a fantastic walkway along the Huangpu river and across the street you will see some of the most unique and wonderful buildings in older Shanghai. To avoid giving you the most cursory of tours, we will furnish you with a map of the Bund where we have labelled the 17 most representative buildings and a guide to the differing architectures of Shanghai when your trip is confirmed. You will receive an informative pamphlet of photos of Shanghai’s new, gleaming skyscrapers, together with the history and classic architecture of its colonial past.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Transfer back to your hotel.
Going back to your hotel in Shanghai will normally take about 20 to 30 minutes. Likewise, for a Shanghai train station. Going to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport directly normally takes about 1.5 hours while 2 hours for going to Pudong airport from the Bund.

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02-Private Day Tour with your exclusive car

Shanghai Suzhou Zhouzhuang Day Tour from US$ 95

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Pick up from your hotel in Shanghai around 8:00 am. Drive about 1.5 hour and get to Suzhou – a well-known historical and cultural city. The city is often dubbed as “The Venice of the East.” Its famous private gardens are listed as World Culture Heritage.

First visit Net Master Garden,the best and most celebrated as a model Ming Dynasty Garden in all of Suzhou. The Garden of the Master of the Nets is really a masterpiece. The good use of space is the most effective thing about this garden. Rock arrangements and beautiful fish pools match each other as do the house and garden parts. The garden also holds many structures of using lattice windows to frame views of flowers or bamboo.

Then move on to Pingjiang Road for a walk. This 800-year old street is the best preserved ancient “water lane” ( in contrast with “water town”) in Suzhou. You cannot find a better place in China in which modernity and tradition match hand in hand.

Then visit the Ancient City Gate and Grand Canal. The Panmen City Gate is the oldest city gate in existence in Suzhou city. It used to be one of the eight city gates during the Spring & Autumn Annals (770-476 BC) when Suzhou was the capital of the Wu Kingdom. The Grand Canal is one of the greatest ancient projects in China and is the longest man-made canal in world.

After lunch, visit Zhouzhuang Water Town. Zhouzhuang is known as the No.01 Watertown in China. This over-900 year old watertown has become a trove of oriental culture with its simple and pristine custom, unique folklore, the well preserved ancient residential houses and mesmerizing water town views. You will board a Chinese style gondala to cruise the water town.

After the tour in Suzhou and Zhouzhuang, transferred back to your midtown hotel in Shanghai.

Just a Kindly Reminder

This tour is designed for your own traveling party and no other tourists will join you. So you have much flexibility and freedom. If you have any questions, or want more time for taking photos, just feel free to let your tour guide know. With your personal tour guide, you will have more interaction with the locals which will enrich your travel experience in Shanghai. It is a non-shopping private tour and no Hidden Fee!

On the evening before your departure early next morning, you will get a call to your hotel room or a message at your hotel front counter by your tour guide to reconfirm your next morning’s pickup time which is normally set around around 8:00 am.

On the morning of your tour departure date, our tour guide will go to your hotel ahead of your pick-up time in the lobby, holding a sign with your name. When you come down to the hotel lobby, just look around for the sign to meet our tour guide.

Rush hours in Shanghai can cause serious traffic jam. We try our best to manage the traffic and keep your schedule.

All tours transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations.

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Travelling Party	Tour Cost Per Person
1 person	$329
2 persons	$189
3 persons	$149
4 persons	$129
5 persons	$125
6 persons	$115
7 persons	$109
8 persons	$105
8 persons	$99
10 persons up	$95