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Shanghai, China
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Shanghai China

Shanghai is located on the Huangpu River. On the one side, the Bund was once the main artery of the foreign concession after the end of the Opium Wars. You will find American, English and French influences in different parts of the city.

On the other side, in the business district, you can see the very modern skyscrapers such as the Pearl of Asia, the Shanghai World Financial Center as well as the Shanghai Tower, the second tallest tower in the world. Shanghai is one of China’s main economic centers and a gateway to international trade.

Useful Information

Language

Chinese

Tips

Tipping is not a custom in Japan.

Currency

CNYChinese yuan

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XE

Time difference

UTC: 8

from New York: +13h

from San Francisco: +15h

from London: +8h

°C °F

Weather

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
236
541
847
743.00
February
439
744
1050
592.25
March
744
1051
1457
943.75
April
1253
1660
2067
743.00
May
1763
2170
2577
853.25
June
2271
2577
2882
1827.25
July
2678
2984
3290
1465.75
August
2678
2984
3289
2148.50
September
2272
2577
2882
873.50
October
1762
2068
2373
562.25
November
1151
1457
1763
522.00
December
540
846
1152
441.75

Where is located the Port of Shanghai Cruise Terminal

Small and medium-sized ships will dock at Shanghai Cruise Terminal, in the heart of the city. The building is very modern and is located near the Bund. You will also have a perspective on the modern towers of Shanghai.

The largest ships will dock at Wusongkou Cruise Terminal, located about 25 km from the city. Free shuttles take you to the metro station.

Some ships can also dock in the industrial port of Waigaoqiao, located about 25 km from the city.

Travelling around the Shanghai Cruise Port

Transportation between shanghai airport and cruise port

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) is located about 45 km from the center of Shanghai and its cruise terminal. The drive takes about an hour.

Metro Line 2 connects the airport to the center of Shanghai in just over 2 hours. The Maglev high speed train reaches Longyang Rd. Station in 8 minutes.

Wusongkou Cruise Terminal is about 50 km from the airport. The drive takes about an hour.

Waigaoqiao Industrial Port is 35 km from the airport and the journey takes about 45 minutes.

You can also book a private transfer in advance.

PVG
The Shanghai Metro is an efficient and fast way to get around the city.
Taxis are inexpensive, but make sure you have your destination written in Chinese as the drivers don’t speak English.
If you choose to rent a car, compare prices and save with rentalcars.com.

Activities in Shanghai

Neighborhoods

The Bund

On the west bank of the Huangpu River is a series of colonial-style buildings that were part of the International Concession. The Shanghai International Concession was formed in the mid-1800s and was dissolved during World War II as a result of the Japanese occupation.

Pudong

Located opposite the Bund on the other side of the Huangpu River, this is the commercial district of Shanghai where the main skyscrapers of the city are located. A walkway runs along the river.

French Concession

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Very lively area where there are many shops, art galleries, restaurants and cafes in streets where European and Chinese architecture mix.

Nanjing Road

A commercial street popular with tourists.

Landmarks

Yuyuan Gardens

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These classic gardens are located in the center of Shanghai’s Old Town. The gardens date from the Ming Dynasty.

Jade Buddha Temple

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This Buddhist temple houses two Buddha statues. One, measuring two meters tall, in green jade and another smaller one in white jade.

Shanghai World Financial Center

This tower nicknamed the “bottle opener” has an observation deck on the 100th floor.

Jin Mao Tower

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Skyscraper completed in 1999 with an observation deck.

Oriental Pearl Tower

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Among the tallest buildings in Shanghai, this building is a symbol of the city. Its architecture is unique with its colorful spheres. There is an observation platform with a glass floor.

Shanghai Tower

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Building of 137 floors, among the highest in the world, where there is an observation platform.

Shanghai Old City God Temple

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One of the most important Taoist temples in Shanghai that was originally built during the Ming Dynasty, but renovated over time. Located in old Shanghai which has many shops.

Museums

Shanghai Museum

The museum is located on the People’s Square. It features an exhibition of ancient Chinese art. The museum is free.

China Art Palace

This museum of modern art has more than 1,400 works of art. The inverted pyramid-shaped building is impressive.

Shanghai History Museum

Museum presenting the history of Shanghai of the period from 1843 to 1949.

Family activities

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

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One of the largest aquariums in Asia, it has more than 450 species.

Shanghai Zoo

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The second-largest zoo in China with more than 6,000 animals, including pandas and other endangered species.

Nearby

Suzhou

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Nicknamed the Venice of Shanghai, this water town dates back more than 1,700 years.

Zhouzhuang Water Town

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China’s oldest water city has 14 stone bridges crossing the city’s canals.

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