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Shanghai travel
Bursting with energy, Shanghai is a vibrant sensory rollercoaster, and one of China's most popular destinations. It is one of the most influential economical, financial, commercial and cultural centres in China. Gleaming skyscrapers, shopping and glitzy nightlife represent modern Shanghai, while enchantment lies in the temples and gardens of the Old City, art-deco buildings along the Bund and the leafy French Concession. This mix of old and new alongside western and Chinese traditions gives the city a unique and evocative atmosphere, while commercial and financial centres sit abreast ancient Shikumen architecture to form Shanghai's remarkable skyline. Check out our offers flight + hotel to Shanghai!
Things to do and places to see in Shanghai
People embarking on trips to Shanghai will find there is such a wealth of things to see and do that it can be difficult to know where to begin. You can soak up the atmosphere of the Old City (encompassing the Bund), People's Square and Yu Garden, and then stroll through the leafy French Concession. Head to Pudong to visit the iconic Oriental Pearl television tower, Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center and then browse the endless array of shops along Nanjing Road, one of the world's busiest shopping streets.
When visiting Shanghai, be sure to:
- Step back into Shanghai's past by strolling down The Bund
- Embrace the atmosphere of the French Concession and see why Shanghai was dubbed the "Paris of the East"
- Wander through the spectacular Yu Garden
- Savour Shanghai snacks along Wujiang Road
- Visit the stunning Jade Buddha Temple, which houses two Shakyamuni statues
- Enjoy breathtaking city views from the Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower
- Shop until you drop along Nanjing Road
- Visit the People's Square, home to the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai City Hall and the Grand Theatre
- See the Longhua Temple, the oldest temple in Shanghai
- Dive into the mesmerising aquatic world of Aquaria 21, Shanghai's aquarium
Shanghai airports
Shanghai has two airports: Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport. Pudong handles 60% of the city's domestic and international flights to Shanghai, while Hongqiao handles 40%, mainly domestic. Hongqiao is closer to the city centre. Both airports handle low-cost airlines that operate cheap flights to Shanghai.
- Pudong International Airport
Top airlines
Top carriers at Pudong International Airport include: China Eastern Airlines, Air China et British Airways.
Location
Pudong International Airport is about 19 miles east of the city centre.
Transport options
Several shuttle buses connect with the city centre. The Maglev Train (SMT) runs to Longyang Road linking with the metro to downtown. Metro Line 2 runs from the airport to the city centre with stops at Nanjing Road and Hongqiao Airport. Taxis are also available.
- Hongqiao International Airport
Top airlines
Top carriers at Hongqiao International Airport include: Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
Location
Hongqiao International Airport is 8 miles from the city centre.
Transport options
Several buses provide transport to the city centre, as well as metro lines 2 and 10. Taxis are also available.
FAQ's about Shanghai
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- China Eastern Airlines, which has flights from London and Manchester as well as Birmingham to Shanghai.
- Virgin Atlantic, with flights from London to Shanghai and Edinburgh and also from null.
- Air China, which flies from London and Edinburgh and also from Newcastle.
- China Eastern Airlines, with flights from London and Manchester to Shanghai plus Newcastle.
- Shanghai Airlines, which has flights from London and Belfast as well as from null to Shanghai.
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