Shanghai Travel Forum

Hi,

My 21 year old daughter and 24 year old son are presently in Shanghai. Never having travelled before they're finding it hard knowing where to go and what to do. They tried talking to the conscierge at Radisson Hotel but are not having much success. They firstly wanted to know how to book the acrobatic show and circus show? He says he doesn't know. I am wondering if it may be worth paying a guide for a couple of days to show them around? They have another 4 days to fill in, but are thinking of trying to head back to Hong Kong early. Does any one have any ideas or can recommend a personal guide?

All right folks, I need serious help from the community ... I am taking a very special girl on a date in Shanghai on next Saturday night. I am on the search of a cozy, romantic, not usual restaurant. No need to be posh or luxurious and surely not one of those restaurants found on guidebooks and magazines, she knows them all! ... I need something different, romantic and cozy, that will make me stand out. Any good ideas?

Thanks!
Giuseppe

I will be visiting China in September and the trip will finish off in Shanghai 21st - 26th. Should be spending 5 days here, I am dying to get here sooner from all the pictures I am staring at everyday. Wondering if anyone wants to meetup or join me adventuring the city?

One is for the general city seeing and the other two, for water towns (Hangzhou? Suzhou? Wuxi? Huangshan?).

Any suggestions?

Hi will be in Shanghai in two weeks time. I would like to tailor a few pieces of cheongsam. Any leads on where I can find a concentration of honest and decent tailors shops? I am in downtown Nanjing Road. Thanks.

Hello,

I'm interesting in doing studio pictures where I dress up in different fancy dresses, my hair and make up is done, do funny poses and takes lot of pictures. Then I can buy the pictures and a nice photo book containing the pictures. It's not for wedding or engagement. I hear a lot of females who visit asian courtries do this because it's fun and the pictures look nice. I'm not looking for an expensive elite pro. I just want these pictures to be good, fun and lots of laughs.

I've tried searching online, it's either I have walk up and down certain roads and just ask around or pay a hefty price for an elite pro. I read I can go near the universities and there's plenty of those types of studios around for cheap. But I like to plan ahead and know what I'm getting myself into. Here are my preferences if it helps.

1. English speaking photographer or vendor.
2. Hair and make up can be done at the same venue
3. Vendor or photographer who has outfits/dress on site for me to use for the photo shot.
4. Fairly cheap, my budget is $400 USD.

If anyone has been done this before and would recommend the photographer or vendor, please provide the contact name, # and/or email. That would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Helen

Was wondering if anyone could help me decide when the best time ot visit SHanghai would be next year during the Expo (May thru October)?

shall be in Shanghai this coming July with my 2 daughters i have the choice between Swissôtel hotel , Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World

could you please let me know about the best location of the two hotels which is close to shopping centers

Hi All

My husband and I are going to Shanghai - 5th - 12th June.
This forum is a wealth of knowledge and I have pages of recommendations - many thanks!

A quick question ~ How expensive is Shanghai? We will convert from AUS$ to local currency.
Cost of food, beer, attractions, shopping - clothing/jewellry?

Cheers in advance! 2 sleeps til we depart!

Hi



I shall be arriving in Shanghai pudong airport w/ my 2 daughters next month could you tell please what is the best transportation i should take from Pudong Airport to Swissôtel hotel arrival time is about 5 pm



Thank you so much

Has anyone stayed in the Shanghai Julu Garden Villa hotel. It looks like it is near the resturants behind the bar strip on Julu road. This kind of makes it seem a little undesirable, but the few coments I saw online were very positive.

I would like to know about the noise level, cleanliness, comfort of beds and rooms, TV and anything else you can think of. I just worry it is like the last Chinese three star hotel I stayed at in Shenzhen, bad bed, no English TV, terrible breakfast, and on and on. Thanks all!

Hi everyone!
I´ll be going to China for 2 weeks in July and I still need to find a hotel for my 4 nights in Shanghai.
I´m looking for something not too pricey (something between USD $50-80) but specially something that has a great location.

I love the city center areas, or shopping areas.. but I heard staying near the Bund is the best option. What do you guys think?
Also, I read on lots of reviews that bed are normally very hard so I was wondering of chosing the "Executive" or even "Deluxe" rooms would be the best thing to do... or if that doesn´t make any difference.

Thanks for your help! please consider that I´m travelling on my own so I would appreciate if your recommendations were in safe areas.

how to go from shanghai to wuyi city ?
how much distance is it ?
what it cost ?

Hi



I shall be in Shanghai this coming July with my 2 daughters i have the choice between grand Hyatt , Swissôtel hotel , Hilton hotel



could you please let me know about the best location of the three hotels which is close to shopping centers



thank you

I will be in Shanghai 4 days in July. I plan to spend one day in West Lake area. Can someone tell me what is the best way to travel from Shanghai to West Lake? Train or bus?? Is there any local tour company that offer 1 day trip to West Lake? I am traveling with my wife and 2 teenage daughters who do not speak Chinese. Is there any English speaking local tour?

Hi all,
I need some tips before do my last booking.I'll stay in shanghai for about a week and I want to visit as more as i can..! First,I travel alone, is it SH a safe city or there are place where is better dont go?
Second,In which area I have to book my hotel(safe zone,good area good service).
Is it possible to visit the city using just the metro or which is the better way?There is a visit card to pay all the transports like octopus in HK or something like that?
And which are 'the Must' that I have to see in the city?
Is it a week too much time ore too less..
thanks now for the reply..ciao ciao

I understand there is a tour-bus centre in Shanghai with tours to "water towns." What are water towns and which ones are the best to see? Are these day trips?

Thank you very much.

Are there nay reputable practitioners of acupuncture in Shanghai? How does one go about locating one that has substantial experience and knowledge? How much do they charge (approximate range)? Thanks.

Chico

I am a Bk of America customer and would like to avoid ATM fees if I can. Their affiliate in China is the China Construction Bank, at whose ATMs there is no additional fee. Do they have an ATM at Pudong airport (international arrival)? I would like to get some local currency before heading into the city. Thanks.

Chico

Hi,
I will be travelling to Shanghai next week. Is it safe to go there due to the current swine flu? Please advise. Thanks.

May

Hi, my father is going on a business trip to Shanghai, my sister and I like both chinese, corean and japanese music, so we are searching for some places in Shanghai for my father to buy us come CDs and Dvds, originals of course, so if you could name some places where he can buy some, I'll be more than just thankful

Thanks in advance ^^

Hi VT-ers and thanks in advance for your help.

How long is the metro ride from East Nanjing Road to Zhang Jiang High Technology Park (Line 2)? And, if a factor, how long to cover the distance during workweek rush hours?

Giuseppe

Hi,


My friend's brother recommend us (4 ladies) to stay at the Ruitai Hotal at Taixing Road. Any comment on this hotel? Please advise. Thanks

Any one going to Shanghai for the Total Solar Eclipse on 22nd July 2009? I am thinking of going there with a small group of amateur astronomers from Mumbai, India. Would like to know which good travel agencies in China to contact for travel plans, accomodation, etc. Would like to know from locals in Shanghai if there is an active astronomers group organising something from the centerline of the eclipse South of Shanghai. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Cheers,
Aadil.

Hi,
My mother is on a crusade...going to China on her own...I am trying to plan all steps of her trip. Followingly I will sincerely appreciate it if you can let me/us know the connection options between Shanghai Pudong airport and the Shanghai South Train Station. She is scheduled to arrive Pudong at 17:30 on 19-04. And she needs to catch a train to Yuyao (Zhejiang Province) the same night. I checked the train schedules, it seems like she needs to take the T7797 train at 19:45. How can she connect from Pudong to train station in the fastest/safest possible way? The last but not the least....she doesnt speak english or chinese:)

Hi
Could you please advice on where is the best places in Shanghai to go shopping for good quality of ladies fashion ,bags, watches ,shoes .
thank you

I'll be in Shanghai for 7 days in July together with my two daughters (11,12 years old). I'm trying to find a nice place to stay. a friend of mine recommended that I stay in the pullman shanghai skyway or the Hong Kong plaza serviced apartments
could you please advice me on which one you think is a good place to stay
thanks

I will be in Shanghai for about a month, arriving in June. I am on a budget and would like to know if it would be much less expensive to rent an apartment for a month rather than paying a daily hotel rate for a month. Also, is it possible to negotiate a monthly rate with hotels?
Your responses will be appreciated.

Hi, please let us know ifthere are any Pinoys living in Shanghai. We wish to visit the regular catholic churches in the city or a bit out of the city. Salamat Po!

I will be in Shanghai on 12.04 and intending to take a train to Xian on 15.04.
Are 4 days in advance enough to buy hard sleeper tickets?Where is the best place for forеigners to buy train tickets?