Shanghai travel tips
What it costs, how to get around and how to stay safe in Shanghai, written for first-time visitors. Details such as prices and ticket rules change, so check official sources before you travel.
- Cost level
- Moderate
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY).
- Emergency
- 110 for police, 120 for ambulance.
Budget & costs
Shanghai on a budget: what it costs and where to save
Shanghai is more expensive than other Chinese cities, but still moderate by international standards.
ReadGetting around
Getting around Shanghai: airport transfers, tickets and tips
The metro is excellent, with English signs, and the Maglev is fast to the airport.
ReadSafety & scams
Is Shanghai safe? Scams, areas and what to know
Shanghai is very safe.
ReadBest time to visit
Best time to visit Shanghai: month-by-month guide
March to May and September to November, with mild weather.
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