Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, navigating transit to the city center, getting essentials, and checking into the hotel.
not mentioned
Sunny and cloudy
afternoon
1-2 hours
1
Arrival at Pudong International Airport
Arrived via Spring Airlines
Airport arrival, immigration process, and cash withdrawal.
not mentioned
Tips: 144-hour transit visa available for eligible nationalities; fingerprint collection required upon entry.
15:00
1 hour
2
Metro to City Center
Take Metro Line 2 (Green Line) to People's Square
Taking the metro from the airport to People's Square.
8 CNY
Tips: Ticket machines accept cash but only notes up to 50 CNY; security check required for entry.
16:00
1 hour
3
Lunch and SIM Card Purchase
Walk within the station commercial area
Quick local meal and buying a SIM card for internet.
Lunch: 17 CNY, SIM Card: 150 CNY
Tips: Passport required to register and purchase a SIM card.
Food Recommendations:
- Noodles with minced meat and chickpeas
17:30
Overnight
4
Check-in at Fairfield by Marriott
Metered taxi from People's Square area to hotel
Taxi ride to the hotel and room check-in.
Taxi: 34 CNY, Hotel: ~70 USD/night
Tips: Taxis are metered and safe; having the address in Chinese helps.
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, navigating transit to the city center, getting essentials, and checking into the hotel.
not mentioned
Sunny and cloudy
afternoon
1-2 hours
1
Arrival at Pudong International Airport
Arrived via Spring Airlines
Airport arrival, immigration process, and cash withdrawal.
not mentioned
Tips: 144-hour transit visa available for eligible nationalities; fingerprint collection required upon entry.
15:00
1 hour
2
Metro to City Center
Take Metro Line 2 (Green Line) to People's Square
Taking the metro from the airport to People's Square.
8 CNY
Tips: Ticket machines accept cash but only notes up to 50 CNY; security check required for entry.
16:00
1 hour
3
Lunch and SIM Card Purchase
Walk within the station commercial area
Quick local meal and buying a SIM card for internet.
Lunch: 17 CNY, SIM Card: 150 CNY
Tips: Passport required to register and purchase a SIM card.
Food Recommendations:
- Noodles with minced meat and chickpeas
17:30
Overnight
4
Check-in at Fairfield by Marriott
Metered taxi from People's Square area to hotel
Taxi ride to the hotel and room check-in.
Taxi: 34 CNY, Hotel: ~70 USD/night
Tips: Taxis are metered and safe; having the address in Chinese helps.
