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Shanghai: Know before you go
| Language spoken | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Currency | Chinese Yuan ¥ |
| Time zone | UTC+8(CST) |
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Plan your holiday to Shanghai
Budget
Free parks and museums help offset sightseeing costs in Shanghai. A simple restaurant meal costs less than 40 Chinese yuan (¥), though street food is even cheaper. A short taxi ride is usually less than ¥15.
Getting around Shanghai
The metro is the fastest and most convenient way to get around, with English announcements and comprehensive coverage. Pick up a Shanghai Public Transport Pass at metro stations for easy travel. From the airport, the high-speed maglev train reaches downtown in minutes. Buses are also an option, though harder to navigate for first-time visitors.
Day trips from Shanghai
About an hour from Shanghai by high-speed train, Hangzhou's dreamy West Lake has been inspiring poets, artists and emperors since the ninth century. The same train line reaches Nanjing in under an hour – China's former capital is best known for its scenic Purple Mountain and Ming Xiaoling Tomb.