Shanghai Travel Guide
Get all the travel information, advice, reviews, hotels, maps and itineraries you may need when travelling on holiday to Shanghai as a tourist.
Shanghai Info
Shanghai is one of the most densely populated and well developed cities in the People's Republic of China. It has with a population of more than 18 million residents and is the one of the biggest cities in the Far East. Shanghai is a very attractive place for tourist to visit and they come from all over the world. This long haul city break holiday destination offers grand views, culture, architecture and many historical attractions. Don’t miss out on seeing the skyline of Pudong, MagLev Trains, Yuyuan Gardens, People's Square, Fuxing Rd and Laocheng Huang Miao. Shanghai has a metropolis that typifies modern China, and a unique mixture of old and new China.
Shanghai Fast Facts
Country: China
Population: 12.9 million
Time Difference: GMT + 8
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language Spoken: Mandarin Chinese
Flight Time from UK: 14 hours
Electricity: 220/240V AC 50Hz
Plug Type: 2 pin
Mobile Phone Network: GSM 900/1800
Dialling Country Code: +86
Main Airport: Hong Qiao International Airport (SHA)
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Airlines Flying to Shanghai
Its useful to know which cities the airlines fly to. The following airline fly to Shanghai.
Air China ,
Air France ,
Alitalia ,
Austrian Airlines Group ,
Cathay Pacific Airways ,
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES,
Emirates ,
Finnair ,
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ,
Lufthansa ,
Malaysia Airlines ,
Malev Hungarian Airlines ,
Qatar Airways ,
Royal Brunei ,
Scandinavian Airlines ,
Singapore Airlines ,
Swiss ,
Thai Airways International ,
Turkish Airlines ,
United Airlines ,
Virgin Atlantic ,
Virgin Premium Economy,