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Shanghai Tour Planning Articles

Shanghai Tour Planning Articles

Written by Candice SongUpdated Feb. 3, 2021
How to Plan a Shanghai Tour

How to Plan a Shanghai Tour

Shanghai Trip Planner tells about the detail of how to plan a Shanghai tour. Visitors may get some useful suggestions from it.

The Top 8 Ancient Water Towns Near Shanghai — Which One to Visit?

The Top 8 Ancient Water Towns Near Shanghai — Which One to Visit?

It is a list of top 8 ancient water towns near Shanghai, ordered by the distance from central Shanghai, guiding you which one to travel.

When in Shanghai, Do As the Shanghainese Do

When in Shanghai, Do As the Shanghainese Do

Experience Shanghai Life as a Local People, including eating street food, riding the bus and bicycle, dancing in the square, singing at KTV and join a local tours.

How to Plan a Day Trip in Shanghai — Stopover Ideas

How to Plan a Day Trip in Shanghai — Stopover Ideas

Have a free day in Shanghai? Read this article for the best things to do and places to visit for a Shanghai day trip.

When in Shanghai, Don't...

When in Shanghai, Don't...

This article is to set the record straight with respect to Shanghai travel and cultural norms that you should keep in mind.

10 Things to Know Before You Travel to Shanghai

10 Things to Know Before You Travel to Shanghai

Want to know how to travel in Shanghai? We've put together a page full of practical travel tips for visitors.

How to Make the Most of Your 144-Hour Visa-Free Stay in Shanghai

How to Make the Most of Your 144-Hour Visa-Free Stay in Shanghai

Want to visit Shanghai without a visa? Here is an insider's guide to how to make the most of your 144-hour visa-free stay in Shanghai: tips, sample tours, etc.

The Key Places in Shanghai That Every Tourist Needs to Know

The Key Places in Shanghai That Every Tourist Needs to Know

Bars and restaurants spring up and disappear in a single season, and the benchmark for luxury hotels changes on a yearly basis.

See Hangzhou/Yiwu from Shanghai by Bullet Train

See Hangzhou/Yiwu from Shanghai by Bullet Train

You can now take a G-train trip to Hangzhou/Yiwu from Shanghai, for scenery/ shopping. Here is how...

Travel Tips for Senior Travelers to Shanghai

Travel Tips for Senior Travelers to Shanghai

Here are some suggestions for senior travelers to Shanghai, including preparations, the best time to visit, and useful tips.

The 5 Best Apps for Tourists in Shanghai

The 5 Best Apps for Tourists in Shanghai

We have compiled a list of the 5 most useful and navigable apps for travelers to Shanghai for both Apple and Android devices.

How to Spend a Night in Shanghai: Top 10 Things to Do

How to Spend a Night in Shanghai: Top 10 Things to Do

Don't know what to do in Shanghai at night? Here we've listed 10 things you should not miss to experience the colorful nightlife in Shanghai.

Shanghai Jetlag Activities — Adjustment Tips, Easy Outings

Shanghai Jetlag Activities — Adjustment Tips, Easy Outings

Here is what you need to know about adjusting to Shanghai time as painlessly as possible, and Shanghai activities suitable for those suffering from jetlag.

The Top 10 Weekend Getaways Near Shanghai

The Top 10 Weekend Getaways Near Shanghai

Here are 10 recommendations about places to go near Shanghai for a weekend getaway or a short excursion.

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