Hotel Type Commercial Clubhouse of Nation in Shanghai

Things To Bring

by koolkatz_76

If you're a shopaholic, bring at least 1 empty suitcase with you. You won't have any problem filling it up with your purchases! Shanghai goes through the four seasons.

Summer months can be very hot, reaching past 35 degress Celsius. So bring light clothes then.

From late Oct onwards, autumn kicks in and the temperatures drop, so you'll need a light coat.

Shanghai is a fairly well-dressed city, so be chic and you won't regret. Toiletries are not an issue.

But medication may be tricky, because I generally see Chinese labels on the shelves in the pharmacy. Anyway, it always makes good sense to take along a small pack of travel medicine, including antibiotics and pills for upset tummies (just in case). So if you're on medication, suggest you bring supplies of your own.

Pudong International Airport

by bladedragon

This airport is better than Hongqiao airport, also in Shanghai.
The interior is much nicer and there are more staff that speaks english.
There are some restaurants at Terminal 1 and more on Terminal 2. KFC, BK and some cafes are in Terminal 2, in fact this tip is written using Caffè Ritazza's wireless.
You can either walk or take Maglev to go between the 2 terminals. They are around 700m apart, around 10 minutes walk.

Visiting the Oriental Pearl Tower

by Azri_Azmi

From hundreds of skyscapers in Shanghai, this tower surely will attract our vision. It is 468 metre high and is situated in the centre of Lujiazui. It is a must visit tourist spot in Shanghai.

A photographer will approach you before entering the tower area to take your picture with the tower on the background, you may accept it as it is cheap even. Its RMB10 per photo and after your picture is taken, he will not ask you to pay, only to pay after when you had visited the tower and the picture is ready to be handed over. I took the offer and the result is great.

During your elevator ride, a host will explain the story of this tower inside the elevator. First she will start to brief in Chinese then followed by English. The timing of her explaination is perfect, as soon as she said 'thank you', you'll reach the top/ground floor. Just perfect !!!

On the top of the tower, you take your view of Shanghai from the birds eye view. A great view that not to be missed. Some coins operated binocular are there to be used. Souvenirs such as a replica of the tower also being sold here. Theres also a restaurant and a space show on top of the tower. At the ground floor, there is a Shanghai History Museum to visit.

A MUST GO tourist spot in Shanghai!!! RMB50 per entrance.

Jingan Temple

by albaaust

This is a very easy temple to visit if you use the subway but it was a disappointment. It was quite small and the main Buddha was behind closed doors as were many of the other statues in the complex.

One interesting aspect of the temple is that it is surrounded by some very tall and modern buildings. The juxtoposition of old and new it seems is everywhere in Shanghai.

Only go to this temple if you are bored and have seen all the other sights.

pompom's new Shanghai page

by pompom

"Night Scenery in Shanghai"

If you wander along the bank of Huangpu River, you will come to the area where you can hear wave lappings and steam whistlings lingering in the sky and find numerous tall buildings at uneven heights the world-famous Bund is in your front.
As you take a walk on the riverside avenue, you will catch sight of Gothic steeples, Greek domes, Baroque corridors and columns and Spanish verandas. They strongly express themselves exotic features and their distinguished charms really make you forget to leave.
As night comes and lights are lit, numerous high buildings are immersed themselves in a sea of lights, glittering and translucent like water palaces.
Viewed on the bank of Huangpu River, the Bund buildings at uneven heights are so brilliant and splendid that they are like a distinct and great symphonic poem. The Bund is by any means worthy of the name "The International Fair of Architectures."