Shanghai - _{Enjoy the Bullet Train experience}

Also Known as the Paris of the East, Shanghai is China's largest and most prosperous city. One of China's largest economic and cultural centers, it is widely regarded as the birthplace of everything considered modern in China. Shanghai is a popular tourist destination, known for its historical attractions such as the Bund, City God Temple and Yu Garden, the sprawling Lujiazui skyline, its many skyscrapers, and important museums such as the Shanghai Museum and the National Museum of China.

Best time to visit: Mar-To-May Sep-To-Nov
Things to do: Pudong Skyscrapers, Must-see sights at The Bund, Ritz Carlton Patio, View From Shanghai Tower

HOW TO REACH SHANGHAI

Flight - Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a major aviation hub in China and a major hub airport for China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Air China, and internationally operated by Lufthansa Airways, Air Canada, Air France, Japan Airlines, Air India and Etihad. The other airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, which mainly serves domestic flights with limited international flights. Located in Changning District, 13 kilometers west of downtown, it serves as a hub airport for China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines and others.
Rail - Shanghai has important bullet train connections to many destinations across China, including Beijing, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Guilin, Huangshan, Nanjing, Xi'an and Shenzhen. Shanghai has four main railway stations: Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station, Shanghai West Railway Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. The Shanghai Maglev is the world's fastest train and the world's first commercial maglev.
Road - The Beijing-Shanghai Expressway connects many destinations such as Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong and Jiangsu, including Shanghai. Buses to and from these places are fairly frequent.

HOW TO GET AROUND

Metro - The most recommended way of commute on daily basis in Shanghai is the Shanghai Metro. With more than 17 metro lines already open and several more under construction, you won't have to worry about getting stuck in Shanghai's notorious traffic jams.
Bus - Shanghai's bus system is more extensive than the subway, with some lines still in service after the subway closed. All buses are air-conditioned and charge a flat rate of 2 CNY (0.30 USD). Consider providing exact change with the bus driver as most do not speak English. Once on the bus, Shanghai stops are announced via the P.A. system in Mandarin and English.
Taxi - Shanghai's on-demand taxi service is fairly affordable and convenient for getting around the city, especially during off-peak hours. A good way is to write down the address of your destination in Chinese or display it on your mobile phone and show it to the driver when boarding. When you take a taxi from your hotel in Shanghai, the hotel service staff will tell the driver where to go.

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