Below you can find essential information on your upcoming trip to Shanghai, including booking your flights and accommodation, getting recommendations on your dining and entertainment options and other useful facts about Shanghai and China.
Shanghai Travel Information
Book your Hotel in Shanghai
The LNG2019 Hotel Reservation’s department has confirmed preferential rates with a range of hotels in Shanghai, China for all conference and exhibition participants.
The LNG2019 Partner Hotels are located at the most popular districts of the City and with easy access to the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre on Guo Zhan Road.
To book hotels and reserve complimentary shuttle bus service between the selected hotels and the Convention Centre, contact our Hotels Reservation Team at info@lng2019.org.
Please find more information on https://www.lng2019.org/hotels/.
General Shanghai Information
Location
The city is divided into two parts by the Huangpu River: Puxi (west of the Huangpu River) and Pudong (east of the Huangpu River). Puxi is the older part of the city and hosts the majority of shops, restaurants and museums. Pudong is the modern part, and is recognized for its rather unusual yet extremely impressive high-rises such as Shanghai’s tallest buildings, the Shanghai International Financial Center, Jinmao Building and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
Shanghai Weather & Climate
From March to May, the conditions are pleasant so this is the best season for travelling. Generally you will need a light coat and sweater in spring.
| Weather averages for Shanghai | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Mar | Apr | May |
| Average high °C (°F) | 13 (55) | 19 (66) | 25 (77) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 4 (39) | 10 (50) | 15 (59) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) |
84 (3.31) |
94 (3.7) |
94 (3.7) |
Local Currency
Chinese currency is called Renminbi (literally people’s currency), often abbreviated as RMB. Issued by the People’s Bank of China, it is the sole legal tender for both the Chinese nationals and foreign tourists.The limit of RMB allowed to bring in or take out of China is 20,000 yuan
Voltage
Electricity is supplied at 220 volts, 50 cycles.
Transportation in Shanghai
Taxis
Taking a taxi is a fast and convenient way to get around Shanghai. The city has the best-managed taxi service in China. For information on rates and taxi booking numbers please click here.
Public Transportation
Shanghai has an extensive public transport system, largely based on buses, taxis, and a rapidly expanding metro system.
Shanghai Metro
Shanghai has an extensive public transport system, largely based on buses, taxis, and a rapidly expanding metro system. All of these public transport tools can be accessed using the Shanghai Public Transportation Card. The Shanghai Metro rapid-transit system and elevated light rail has 16 lines (numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 and pujiang) at present and extends to every core urban district as well as neighbouring suburban districts such as Songjiang and Jiading. It is one of the fastest-growing systems in the world – the first line opened in just 1995. For the map of Shanghai Metro please click here.
Shanghai Maglev Train
In cooperation with the Shanghai Municipality and the Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co. (SMT), German Transrapid constructed the first commercial Maglev railway in the world in 2002, from Shanghai’s Longyang Road subway station in Pudong to Pudong International Airport. The 30 km trip takes 7 minutes and 21 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 431 km/h (267.8 mph).
Things to do in your spare time in Shanghai
Top 20 Attractions
The most popular Shanghai attractions include Yu Gardens, The Bund, the neighbourhood of Xin Tian Di and Nanjing Road. For a full list of top 20 attractions please click here.
Museums and Art Galleries
For recommendation on the museums and art galleries to visit in Shanghai please click here.
Tax Free Shopping
You can find information on tax free shopping in Shanghai and tax free shopping areas here.
Day Trips from Shanghai
Take advantage of your spare time before/after LNG2019 and head to one of these destinations Best Day Trips from Shanghai (Source: TimeOut Shanghai)
Dining in Shanghai
Shanghai Traditional Cuisine
Shanghai cuisine is known for its freshness, especially fish and prawns. Only those fresh enough will be selected for the dishes. It is also characterized by its oily and strong flavor, bright color and emphasis on the original taste of the ingredients. For recommendations on authentic local restaurants please click here.
Top Delicacies of Shanghai
Top Delicacies of Shanghai – how many of these have you tried? Check here
Popular Crab Restaurants in Shanghai
Speaking of Shanghai cuisine, one thing we can’t miss is its traditional culinary culture. It can be summed up in one word—exquisite. From dining environment to tableware, from heat control to variety and quality, it is exquisite through and through. The best example is hairy crabs, a delicacy from the river. Please find recommendations on best crab restaurants in Shanghai here.
