Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, navigating airport transit, traveling to the city center, and settling into the hotel.
not mentioned
Sunny and warm
Afternoon
1 hour
1
Arrival at Pudong International Airport
Arrival from Bangkok
Arrival, fingerprint collection, and 144-hour transit visa application.
not mentioned
Tips: Eligible nationalities can apply for a 144-hour transit visa on arrival; ATMs are available for cash withdrawal.
14:00
1 hour
2
Metro to City Center
Take Metro Line 2 to People's Square Station
Taking the metro from the airport to People's Square.
7 CNY
Tips: Ticket machines accept cash but may require small denominations (5, 10, 20 CNY notes).
16:00
45 minutes
3
Lunch at Metro Station Noodle Shop
Located inside the station commercial area
First meal in China at a local noodle shop.
17 CNY
Tips: Menus may be in Chinese only; pointing at pictures works.
Food Recommendations:
- Dry noodles with minced meat and chickpeas
17:00
30 minutes
4
Buying a SIM Card
Shop located near the metro exit
Purchasing a local SIM card for internet access.
150 CNY
Tips: Passport is required for registration. Package offered was 30GB for 7 days.
17:30
15 minutes
5
Taxi to Hotel
Flagged a metered taxi on the street
Short taxi ride from People's Square to the hotel.
34 CNY
Tips: Taxis are metered; have the hotel address available in Chinese characters.
Evening
Overnight
6
Hotel Check-in
not mentioned
Checking into the hotel and room tour.
~70 USD per night
Tips: Rooms are modern but may have open-concept bathrooms.
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, navigating airport transit, traveling to the city center, and settling into the hotel.
not mentioned
Sunny and warm
Afternoon
1 hour
1
Arrival at Pudong International Airport
Arrival from Bangkok
Arrival, fingerprint collection, and 144-hour transit visa application.
not mentioned
Tips: Eligible nationalities can apply for a 144-hour transit visa on arrival; ATMs are available for cash withdrawal.
14:00
1 hour
2
Metro to City Center
Take Metro Line 2 to People's Square Station
Taking the metro from the airport to People's Square.
7 CNY
Tips: Ticket machines accept cash but may require small denominations (5, 10, 20 CNY notes).
16:00
45 minutes
3
Lunch at Metro Station Noodle Shop
Located inside the station commercial area
First meal in China at a local noodle shop.
17 CNY
Tips: Menus may be in Chinese only; pointing at pictures works.
Food Recommendations:
- Dry noodles with minced meat and chickpeas
17:00
30 minutes
4
Buying a SIM Card
Shop located near the metro exit
Purchasing a local SIM card for internet access.
150 CNY
Tips: Passport is required for registration. Package offered was 30GB for 7 days.
17:30
15 minutes
5
Taxi to Hotel
Flagged a metered taxi on the street
Short taxi ride from People's Square to the hotel.
34 CNY
Tips: Taxis are metered; have the hotel address available in Chinese characters.
Evening
Overnight
6
Hotel Check-in
not mentioned
Checking into the hotel and room tour.
~70 USD per night
Tips: Rooms are modern but may have open-concept bathrooms.
