More about Shanghai

On flights to Shanghai you will be arriving in the largest city by population in China and the seventh largest metropolis in the world.

Shanghai sits at the mouth of the Yangtze River on the eastern coast of China. Once a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai is now a burgeoning city and centre of commerce between east and west.

The past two decades have seen huge economic growth in the city as it established itself as a leader in finance, commerce, technology, fashion and culture. Shanghai has now set its sights on becoming an international shipping centre.

Holidays in Shanghai are popular because of its high-tech infrastructure and famous historical landmarks, such as The Bund, City God Temple and Yuyuan Garden.

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are chilly and damp, and summers are hot and humid. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons. Temperatures average 4.2 °C in January and 27.9 °C in July. 

What to do in Shanghai

Soon after the arrival of your flight to Shanghai, you might find yourself on the magnetic-levitation train that takes you from the international airport to the city at speeds of up to 430 km/hr. This eight-minute trip is a good introduction to the fast pace and cutting edge technology you can expect to find in Shanghai.

Unlike many other Chinese cities, Shanghai is great for walking around. A good start for your own exploration is Fuxing Park. Take a tour guide or go alone for two hours to a whole day to get a feel for the city and its residents.

Visit the Shanghai Museum, located on People's Square, for a glimpse at the nation’s 5,000-year-old history. Take a stroll down Dongtai road, a crowded stretch of antiques and curio shops off Xizang Road, in search of hidden treasures. Go to Moganshan Road for Shanghai's dynamic art scene. And check out the Bund, located by the bank of the Huangpu River, which contains a rich collection of early 20th-century architecture.

No trip to Shanghai is complete without witnessing the skyline in Pudong, a district of Shanghai that has emerged as China's financial and commercial hub.