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Stressful Arrival In Shanghai, China 🇨🇳

Published on 11/14/2023
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"Embark on a spontaneous first-time adventure to Shanghai! Experience the thrill of the unknown as a Western traveler navigates this colossal city, from visa uncertainties to surprising first impressions."

⭐ Shanghai: Gigantic city, surprisingly calm, modern airport, and helpful locals.

⭐ Successfully obtained a 144-hour transit visa and a local SIM card.

⭐ Airport metro: 7 Yuan ($1.10); 10-min city taxi: 34 Yuan ($4.65).


Places from the Video

shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
People's Square Metro Station
Unnamed Noodle Eatery (People's Square Metro Station)
Unnamed SIM Card Shop (People's Square Metro Station)

First Time in Shanghai: Arrival and Initial Impressions

Travel Budget
$70/night (hotel)
Best For
Solo Travelers, Budget Travelers
Travel Theme
City Exploration, First Impressions
Airplane, Metro...
shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
People's Square Metro Station
Unnamed Noodle Eatery (People's Square Metro Station)
Unnamed SIM Card Shop (People's Square Metro Station)
Day 1
Afternoon
1

Arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Flew from Bangkok with Spring Airline.

Afternoon
2

Airport Procedures: Fingerprints & Health Declaration

Foreigner fingerprint self-collection and health declaration QR code scan.

Afternoon
3

Obtain 144-Hour Transit Visa on Arrival

Applied for and received a 144-hour transit visa.

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