Day 1: Departure from London Gatwick Airport for a long-haul flight to China.
not mentioned
Below zero, icy and cold
08:00
3 hours
1
London Gatwick Airport
10-minute drive from home
Check-in, security, and waiting for flight.
£5.50 for Meal Deal
Tips: Arrive early; Meal Deals are good value.
Food Recommendations:
- BLT Sandwich
- Kinder Bueno
- Costa Coffee
11:00
11 hours
2
Flight to Shanghai
Air China Flight CA848
Direct flight with Air China to Shanghai.
Covered by employer
Tips: Avoid seats near bathrooms for better sleep.
Day 2: Arrival in Shanghai, getting essentials, and sightseeing in Lujiazui district.
2024 - 01 - 06
Chilly, overcast, not freezing
06:30
1 hour
1
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Pick-up arranged by employer
Arrival, immigration, and baggage claim.
not mentioned
Tips: Airport is clean and efficient.
08:35
2 hours
2
Hotel Check-in
not mentioned
Early check-in, shower, and hotel breakfast.
Covered by employer
Tips: Stay awake to adjust to time zone.
Food Recommendations:
- Hotel Breakfast
Morning
1 hour
3
China Mobile
Walking from the hotel
Purchasing a local SIM card for data.
890 RMB per year
Tips: Bring passport; plans are very cheap.
Afternoon
1 hour
4
Shanghai Science & Technology Museum Station
Take Metro Line 2
Taking metro and visiting the 'Fake Market'.
Approx 1 USD for metro
Tips: Metro is clean, cheap, and English-friendly.
Afternoon
2 hours
5
Lujiazui
Exit at Lujiazui Station
Viewing iconic skyline and Oriental Pearl Tower.
Free to walk around
Tips: Great spot for photos of the skyline.
Day 1: Departure from London Gatwick Airport for a long-haul flight to China.
not mentioned
Below zero, icy and cold
08:00
3 hours
1
London Gatwick Airport
10-minute drive from home
Check-in, security, and waiting for flight.
£5.50 for Meal Deal
Tips: Arrive early; Meal Deals are good value.
Food Recommendations:
- BLT Sandwich
- Kinder Bueno
- Costa Coffee
11:00
11 hours
2
Flight to Shanghai
Air China Flight CA848
Direct flight with Air China to Shanghai.
Covered by employer
Tips: Avoid seats near bathrooms for better sleep.
Day 2: Arrival in Shanghai, getting essentials, and sightseeing in Lujiazui district.
2024 - 01 - 06
Chilly, overcast, not freezing
06:30
1 hour
1
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Pick-up arranged by employer
Arrival, immigration, and baggage claim.
not mentioned
Tips: Airport is clean and efficient.
08:35
2 hours
2
Hotel Check-in
not mentioned
Early check-in, shower, and hotel breakfast.
Covered by employer
Tips: Stay awake to adjust to time zone.
Food Recommendations:
- Hotel Breakfast
Morning
1 hour
3
China Mobile
Walking from the hotel
Purchasing a local SIM card for data.
890 RMB per year
Tips: Bring passport; plans are very cheap.
Afternoon
1 hour
4
Shanghai Science & Technology Museum Station
Take Metro Line 2
Taking metro and visiting the 'Fake Market'.
Approx 1 USD for metro
Tips: Metro is clean, cheap, and English-friendly.
Afternoon
2 hours
5
Lujiazui
Exit at Lujiazui Station
Viewing iconic skyline and Oriental Pearl Tower.
Free to walk around
Tips: Great spot for photos of the skyline.
