Shanghai travel guide
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You're Going to Love Shanghai
With 22.32 million inhabitants, Shanghai is the most populous city in China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Shanghai has to offer.
Where to Eat in Shanghai
Pudong is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Shanghai. These include popular favourites such as Hakkasan - Shanghai (Bund18 5/F Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu), Jin Xuan - The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong (Level 53, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong) and Scena - The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong (Level 52, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong). If you’re looking for affordable options, Yi Long Court - The Peninsula Shanghai (No 32 The Bund 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road) and La Scala - Sukhothai Shanghai (380 Weihai Road) are great picks.
When to visit Shanghai
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shanghai in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Shanghai, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Shanghai
Plane
Shanghai is served by 2 airports: Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). The closest to the city centre of Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, which is located 15 km from the city centre. Further away is Shanghai Pudong Airport, 30 km from the centre of Shanghai.
Train
Located 6 km from the city centre, Shanghai Shanghai Railway Station is the busiest station in Shanghai. Another popular train station is Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, located 17 km from the centre.
Airlines serving Shanghai
Where to stay in Shanghai
From 5-star hotels such as the The Puli Hotel And Spa to great affordable options like the Campanile Shanghai Natural History Museum, Shanghai offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 4,123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,116 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Shanghai, with prices from ₹ 1,668 to ₹ 34,269 per night. Huangpu is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Shanghai are about 15% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Xuhui - In Shanghai’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui, Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel and Donghu Hotel.
Jing'an - Shanghai Marriott Hotel Parkview, Hotel Equatorial Shanghai and Paramount Gallery Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Jing'an will cost you about ₹ 3,745 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shanghai
Most booked hotels in Shanghai
Hiring a car in Shanghai
Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Shanghai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,181 and ₹ 1,574. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shanghai, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.