ShanghaiTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

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๐Ÿ™๏ธSkyline
๐ŸฅŸDumplings
๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธRiver Cruises
๐Ÿ›๏ธBoutiques
๐ŸšถPromenade
๐Ÿ›๏ธArchitecture

Peak Season

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

Best Experience
Feels LikeAutumn
Temperature15 โ€” 23ยฐC

Comfortable temperatures and clear skies, perfect for exploring the Bund and French Concession.

Shoulder Season

MARCH - MAY

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeSpring
Temperature10 โ€” 20ยฐC

Pleasant weather with blooming flowers, though occasional spring showers are common.

Off Season

DECEMBER - FEBRUARY

Avoid
Feels LikeWinter
Temperature1 โ€” 8ยฐC

Cold and damp winter months with fewer tourists, except during Chinese New Year.

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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$40.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$85.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

Restaurants

Not expected and can be considered confusing.
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Taxis

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"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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Metro

Single Trip
$0.5 โ€” 2
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Taxi

Single Trip
$2 โ€” 10
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Maglev Train

Single Trip
$7 โ€” 7

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Emergency Contacts
๐Ÿšจ
Police / Tourist112
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Medical / Ambulance119