Shanghai - who has been?

[fizz47]

So my compnay are sending me to Shanghai next month for two weeks.

I'll be staying at the Shangri-la - Kerry Hotel, Pudong which I believe is next to Century Park-

(Loction link if anyone interested)

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?oe=utf-8&client...

What is the location like? I have the choice to move hotels at the weekend but was wondering if this will be ok?

First time I am going to China. Do people have any adivce, hints, tips or mmust do's while out there?

Any information and advice is much appreciated.

[mike80]

I've been twice, but for racing so spent most of the time at the circuit which is an hour from the city centre on the metro.

Stayed in the city centre, but not had much chance to much except wander around a bit in the evening. The Bund is pretty impressive. The metro is cheap to get around on, and you can buy tickets in English - be aware you have to put your stuff through and x-ray at every station!

Make sure you get the Maglev from the airport to the city centre. 19 miles in 7.20, top speed 268 mph!

[Planet Claire]

There are a few threads about China/Shanghai so I would trawl through the back catalogue to have a read.

I have always stayed with my brother when I've been over to SH so can't recommend any hotels personally, but this one
http://www.jiashanghai.com/web/Home/eng/ is one he would recommend (not sure of the cost but it's nice and central). I went to their restaurant for my birthday a few years ago and it was lovely.

I've also added this and another place as restaurant recommendations in the International Food Guide thread (hmmm, Noodle Bull, wish I could eat there now...)

As for sightseeing. The Bund, obviously, and The Urban Planning Exhibition Centre in Renmin Square - the biggest scale model you'll ever see! YuYan Gardens and the Shanghai Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre is amazing - that's up Nanjing West Road.