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Shanghai, the place to be.
I'm a German who is living in the UK and married to a wonderful woman from Shanghai. I went to Shanghai a few times now, and I have to say that from all the cities I visited in my life, and t...
26 December 2006 A Yahoo! User (Report Problem)
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NOT REALLY A GOOD CHOICE TO VISIT, CANNOT COMPARE WITH HONGKONG!
I HATE THIS CITY AFTER VISTING LAST SUMMER, THE SKY WAS ALWAYS FILLED WITH DUST AS THE POLLUTION THERE IS REALLY REALLY SERIOUS. I KNOW THAT SHANGHAI IS THE BEST CITY IN MAINLAND CHINA, WHICH IS ALWA...
13 January 2006 A Yahoo! User (Report Problem)
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Shanghai Magic!
Shanghai is a magical city on the Eastern coast of mainland China. There are so many things to do in Shanghai. It is a wonderful mix of old world China and new world attractions. The Bund is one o...
5 June 2005 wjreagin (Report Problem)
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Excellent despite itself
I was determined to dislike Shanghai but in the end loved the place, despite the crowds, pollution and rapid destruction of its old neighborhoods. The food is fabulous (though the over-staffed servi...
5 June 2005 A Yahoo! User (Report Problem)
How to get to Shanghai by plane
Shanghai has two main airports , with Pudong the main international gateway and Hongqiao serving most domestic flights. Be sure to check which one your flight is leaving from, and allow at least one hour, preferably 1.5 hours, to transfer if needed!
Domestic airplane tickets should be booked at least two days in advance at one of the many travel agencies. Fares are generally cheap, but vary depending on the season. When backpacking, it may often be better to book a flight along a big traffic line (Beijing-Shanghai, Beijing-Chongqing, Shanghai-Shenzhen, ...) and travel the rest by bus or train.
- Beijing - varying between 400,- to 1200,- Yuan per economy class ticket, depending on the season, where the peak is in the summer.
Pudong International Airport
Transrapid trains at Longyang Station Pudong (????, PVG, ) is Shanghai's new international airport, located 40 km to the east of the city. Arrivals on the first floor, departures on the third, and has all the features you'd expect - but head up to the 3rd if the sole ATM in the arrivals hall is out of order.
The most convenient but also the most expensive way to get to central Shanghai is by taxi, but figure on „145 and up to an hour to get to the center of the city.
Airport buses are considerably cheaper („15-22), but take up to an hour and a half and stop running at 9 PM. There are a number of routes, but two particularly convenient ones connect to the Airport City Terminal on Nanjing West Road (#2, „19) and Shanghai train station (#5, „18).
More a tourist attraction and prestige project than practical means of transport, the Transrapid maglev train is now open to the public and shuttles from Pudong to Longyang in 8 minutes flat at a blazing speed of 430 km/hour. However, it's then another half hour by subway to get to Puxi, and it's a bit of a hike both in the airport (2nd floor) and to transfer to the subway. That said, the maglev to Longyang and a taxi from there is the fastest way to get to the city, and the ride is definitely an experience in a rollercoasterish way. Services currently operate from 7 AM to 9 PM daily and cost „50 one way („40 if you have a same-day ticket) or „80 same-day return. You can also opt to pay double for "VIP Class", which gets you a soft drink and bragging rights.
Hongqiao Airport
Shanghai's older airport Hongqiao (???? SHA) now services only domestic flights. 18 km away from the center, a taxi can manage the trip in 20 minutes on a good day but allow an extra 30 minutes for the taxi queue. Public buses (numbers 925 and 505) run to Renmin Square regularly and cost only ¥4, but take around an hour. An extension of Metro Line 2 to Hongqiao Airport is under construction.
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Weather forecast and averages temperatures in Shanghai
Use our Shanghai weather forecast to plan your trip. Find average monthly temperature and rainfall information to decide the best time to visit Shanghai.
Records and Averages
| Month | Avg. Max. | Avg. Min. | Avg. Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | 0°C | 38 mm |
| Feb | 8°C | 1°C | 58 mm |
| Mar | 12°C | 5°C | 81 mm |
| Apr | 18°C | 11°C | 102 m |
| May | 23°C | 16°C | 114 m |
| Jun | 27°C | 20°C | 152 m |
| Jul | 31°C | 24°C | 130 m |
| Aug | 31°C | 24°C | 132 m |
| Sep | 27°C | 20°C | 155 m |
| Oct | 22°C | 14°C | 61 mm |
| Nov | 17°C | 8°C | 51 mm |
| Dec | 11°C | 2°C | 36 mm |