Shanghai

Shanghai arrival guide

The easiest China first stop if you prepare payment, internet, and the PVG/SHA arrival move.

Arrival Plan

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Before you fly

Save these before arrival

  • Run the Shanghai airport route check if you land at PVG or SHA.
  • Save the hotel name, address, and phone in Chinese.
  • Pick one Day 1 anchor before you arrive.

Arrival points

  • Pudong Airport (PVG)
  • Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
  • Hongqiao Railway Station

Stay zones

  • People's Square / Nanjing Road
  • Jing'an
  • Former French Concession / Xintiandi

First movement

Airport or station to lodging

Use the official taxi queue, DiDi, or Metro Line 2. Do not accept ride offers inside the terminal.

First day anchor

Keep the first day simple

Former French Concession walk, one easy meal, then the Bund at dusk.