Beach near Shanghai, China

Shanghai Travel Guide

China

Shanghai is a major Chinese city with a population of 29,210,808, on the country’s eastern coast. It is one of China’s largest urban centres and an important base for travel in the region.

Most visitors arrive by air through Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). There are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so a beach visit is not a central part of a short Shanghai stay.

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Local time

29,210,808

Population

5,715 miles away

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Weather in Shanghai

Sun

31°

Mon

32°

Tue

31°

Know before you go

Pays in CNY

Plug type Type A & Type C & Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +86

Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in China, especially in mainland China. However, there are some exceptions, particularly in tourist-oriented services within larger cities.

Best time to visit Shanghai

Jan

10°5

Feb

10°10

Mar

17°8

Apr

22°10

May

26°10

Jun

28°18

Jul

33°17

Aug

34°11

Sep

30°17

Oct

24°8

Nov

18°6

Dec

12°3

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Shanghai

  1. 上海環球金融中心

    historic site

    2.9 km

  2. 东方明珠塔

    monument

    2.4 km

  3. 上海博物館

    history museum

    0.3 km

  4. Jade Buddha Temple

    buddhist place of worship

    3.5 km

  5. 静安寺

    buddhist place of worship

    3.1 km

  6. City God Temple of Shanghai

    historic site

    1.4 km

  7. Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

    museum

    0.4 km

  8. 上海犹太难民纪念馆

    history museum

    4.1 km

Getting there

Shanghai Pudong International Airport · 32.2 km

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport · 13.8 km

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