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What to know before visiting shanghai

Shanghai welcomes you with visa-free transit (up to 240 hours) for eligible passports—start your journey stress-free! Dive into iconic skyline views at ​the Bund​, magical lantern festivals in ​Yuyuan Garden​, and dazzling ​Disneyland fireworks​, or uncover futuristic art at Tian’an Thousand Trees and avant-garde galleries in ​M50​. Time your visit with Lunar New Year (Jan/Feb) to experience vibrant traditions, and master a friendly “谢谢 (xièxie)” to connect with locals. Travel smart: use Shanghai Pass (Alipay/WeChat) for seamless payments, navigate bilingual metro signs, and grab a free half-day tour if transiting through PVG Airport. Every detail is designed to make your China adventure effortless.

General info

Currency
💳 Chinese Yuan (RMB)
1RMB = 0.1371 USD
Payment
💰 Alipay/WeChat(Common)
UnionPay (accepted in some stores)
Best Time to Visit
🌤️ Four distinct seasons
March to May, September to November(mild and pleasant weather)
Language & Communication
🧑‍💻 Mandarin/Shanghai dialect
Use a translation app, English guides available at major attractions

Location Map

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Getting Around shanghai

Transportation options to explore the city

Metro System

Extensive network covering most attractions
English signage available
Metro App helps with navigation

Our Complete shanghai Metro Guide

Lines, tickets, routes, and tourist-friendly stations

Taxis & DiDi

DiDi is China's Uber
Show address in Chinese to drivers

Shared Bikes

Convenient for short distances
Chinese phone number required

Buses & Ferries

Extensive bus network
Huangpu River ferry experiences

Top sights in shanghai

These popular destinations have a lot to offer

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