Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, navigating airport procedures, getting to the city, and settling into the hotel.
Afternoon
1
Arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Spring Airline flight from Bangkok (Don Mueang).
Flew from Bangkok with Spring Airline.
Tips: Leg space on Spring Airline might be limited for taller individuals.
Afternoon
2
Airport Procedures: Fingerprints & Health Declaration
not applicable
Foreigner fingerprint self-collection and health declaration QR code scan.
Tips: Have health declaration QR code ready (filled online prior).
Afternoon
Approx. 5-10 minutes
3
Obtain 144-Hour Transit Visa on Arrival
not applicable
Applied for and received a 144-hour transit visa.
Tips: This visa allows a 6-day stay restricted to Shanghai for eligible nationalities.
Afternoon
Approx. 1 hour
4
Travel from PVG Airport to People's Square
Metro Line 2 (Green Line) from Pudong International Airport station.
Took the airport APM and then Metro Line 2.
7 Yuan (Metro ticket)
Tips: Metro ticket machines may not accept 100 Yuan notes; get change at a service counter.
Late Afternoon (approx. 4 PM)
5
Late Lunch at People's Square Metro Station
not applicable
Ate noodles at an eatery inside the station.
17 Yuan (noodles and water)
Tips: Food options available within the Metro station complex.
Late Afternoon/Early Evening
6
Purchase Local SIM Card
not applicable
Bought a SIM card for mobile data.
150 Yuan for 30GB data
Tips: Passport required for SIM card registration. eSIM installation might require Wi-Fi.
Early Evening
Approx. 10 minutes
7
Taxi from People's Square to Hotel
Hailed a taxi from the street.
Took a taxi to the hotel.
34 Yuan
Tips: Taxis use a meter (started at 17 Yuan). Some taxis have a live map display.
Evening
6 days (planned stay)
8
Check into Fairfield Marriott Hotel
not applicable
Checked into the hotel for the duration of the trip.
Approx. $70/night (mentioned in video title, not confirmed for this specific hotel in narration)
Tips: Hotel room featured an open bathroom concept, comfortable bed, and standard amenities.
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, navigating airport procedures, getting to the city, and settling into the hotel.
Afternoon
1
Arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Spring Airline flight from Bangkok (Don Mueang).
Flew from Bangkok with Spring Airline.
Tips: Leg space on Spring Airline might be limited for taller individuals.
Afternoon
2
Airport Procedures: Fingerprints & Health Declaration
not applicable
Foreigner fingerprint self-collection and health declaration QR code scan.
Tips: Have health declaration QR code ready (filled online prior).
Afternoon
Approx. 5-10 minutes
3
Obtain 144-Hour Transit Visa on Arrival
not applicable
Applied for and received a 144-hour transit visa.
Tips: This visa allows a 6-day stay restricted to Shanghai for eligible nationalities.
Afternoon
Approx. 1 hour
4
Travel from PVG Airport to People's Square
Metro Line 2 (Green Line) from Pudong International Airport station.
Took the airport APM and then Metro Line 2.
7 Yuan (Metro ticket)
Tips: Metro ticket machines may not accept 100 Yuan notes; get change at a service counter.
Late Afternoon (approx. 4 PM)
5
Late Lunch at People's Square Metro Station
not applicable
Ate noodles at an eatery inside the station.
17 Yuan (noodles and water)
Tips: Food options available within the Metro station complex.
Late Afternoon/Early Evening
6
Purchase Local SIM Card
not applicable
Bought a SIM card for mobile data.
150 Yuan for 30GB data
Tips: Passport required for SIM card registration. eSIM installation might require Wi-Fi.
Early Evening
Approx. 10 minutes
7
Taxi from People's Square to Hotel
Hailed a taxi from the street.
Took a taxi to the hotel.
34 Yuan
Tips: Taxis use a meter (started at 17 Yuan). Some taxis have a live map display.
Evening
6 days (planned stay)
8
Check into Fairfield Marriott Hotel
not applicable
Checked into the hotel for the duration of the trip.
Approx. $70/night (mentioned in video title, not confirmed for this specific hotel in narration)
Tips: Hotel room featured an open bathroom concept, comfortable bed, and standard amenities.
