Kinh nghiệm du lịch Thượng Hải, Trung Quốc

Planning a self-guided tour of Shanghai is the choice of many young people. Because not only can you admire the magnificent beauty of the most developed city in China, but you also have the opportunity to explore places that preserve historical imprints mixed with modern architectural works. Right now, join us to learn about the fascinating things about this city!

1. Overview of Shanghai city

Shanghai is located in eastern China and is one of the four major cities directly under the Central Government of this country, with a total area of ​​up to 6,340 km2, a North-South length of 120km and an East-West length of 100km.

Shanghai’s climate has four distinct seasons with its own unique beauty, the weather changes diversely at each time of the year, helping you have an interesting trip to Shanghai. In addition, this place also leaves an impression on visitors with ancient architectural works imbued with unique Asian and European cultures, an attractive culinary “paradise”, and magnificent shopping centers.

2. What is the best season to travel to Shanghai, China?

Spring (March to May) or autumn (October to November) is the ideal time to travel to Shanghai on your own. In spring, the city is filled with colorful flowers. When autumn comes, the misty streets of Shanghai are surrounded by trees changing to attractive red, yellow, and orange leaves. In addition, the weather in Shanghai in these two seasons is very cool, with little rain and fresh air, suitable for you to fully admire the beauty of this place.

3. Easy guide to travel to Shanghai city

For a quick and convenient trip to Shanghai, China, you can refer to the following ways of transportation:

3.1 Means of transportation to Shanghai

Below are some means of transport to help you travel from Vietnam to Shanghai easily:

• Airplane:  This is the fastest and most convenient way to travel to Shanghai. If you are looking for an airline with cheap tickets, you should not miss Vietjet’s “hunting” programs for air tickets to Shanghai. Accordingly, Vietjet is operating many flights from Vietnam to Shanghai with a variety of flight schedules and aviation utilities for you to choose from.

• Bus : If you want to save money, you can choose to take a bus to Nanning (China), then continue to take a bus or train to Shanghai. However, this way of traveling will take quite a bit of time during the immigration and travel process.

• Train : Similar to the bus, you buy a ticket and go from Gia Lam bus station (Hanoi) to Nanning station, complete immigration procedures and continue to Shanghai.

3.2 Means of transportation within the city

Shanghai is a big city with a very developed public transport system, so you can easily choose means of transport within the city such as:

• Subway : This is a means of transport chosen by many tourists because of its low cost (about 3 – 8 yuan/trip), many routes connect to tourist destinations so it is very convenient.

• Bus:  This is the ideal means of transport for you to fully admire the beauty of Shanghai’s streets, and the ticket price is very cheap, about 1 – 5 yuan/trip.

• Taxi:  If you are traveling in a large group and want to visit distant tourist attractions, you can choose a taxi to avoid getting lost. However, the taxi fare is quite high, about 15-20 yuan or more/trip.

4. Suggestions for ideal places to stay in Shanghai

Shanghai is the most developed and bustling city in China, so you can easily find and choose from a variety of accommodation options such as motels, homestays, hotels, etc. Here are some suggested places to stay in Shanghai:

• FX Hotel Xujiahui Shanghai Stadium Branch: At the center of Xujiahui and Everbright Xuhui.
• Shanghai Chi Chen Boutique Hotel: No. 21 Qiao Jia Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China.

• Hanting Hotel: No. 130 Huazhou Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China.

• Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Huijin: Qingpu District, Shanghai, China, 201700.

• Joyful Star Hotel Pudong Airport chenyang: 5PGW+5JM, Chuannanfeng Hwy, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 201202.

5. Summary of famous Shanghai tourist attractions

On your journey to explore the modern and vibrant city of Shanghai, don’t miss the following famous tourist destinations:

5.1 Shanghai Bund

This is a famous place not only associated with the development and historical witness to the ups and downs of the city, but also a place where the fascinating cultures of East and West intersect. In addition to checking in at the Shanghai Bund, you can stroll along the banks of the poetic Huangpu River to admire the hustle and bustle of the city.

5.2 Jade Buddha Temple

The next destination for your independent Shanghai tour is the Jade Buddha Temple, which has an ancient and sacred beauty. In particular, the temple was built in the architectural style of the Song Dynasty and the main hall still preserves a rare and exquisitely carved white jade reclining Buddha statue.

5.3 Nanjing Avenue

This place attracts tourists by the busiest shopping street in China with hundreds of brand stores (Chanel, LV, Gucci,…) and a 6km long shopping center. Therefore, this is truly an ideal place for those who love a dynamic, youthful and attractive Shanghai.

5.4 Oriental Pearl TV Tower

The Oriental Pearl Tower is considered a symbol of Shanghai and an ideal place to see the whole city and the beautiful Huangpu River from above. In particular, this place is also recognized as one of the three largest TV towers in the world with a unique architecture that attracts many tourists here.

5.5 French Concession

Walking along the French Concession, you will feel like you are lost in an ancient, beautiful scene like a miniature Europe in the heart of modern Shanghai. Because along both sides of the road here are buildings in neo-modern architecture, colonial-style villas and unique art deco-style private homes.

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6. What delicious food to eat when traveling to Shanghai, China?

According to Shanghai independent travel experience, below are some delicious dishes you cannot miss when coming to this port city.

• Egg Tea:  A famous Shanghainese dish with the main ingredient being chicken eggs in the shell stewed with star anise, cinnamon bark,… creating a characteristic aroma, light, fatty flavor, easy to eat.

• Steamed buns:  Considered a “national” dish in Shanghai with a thick, shiny, pure white outer shell, filled with pork, crab, vegetables,… and a rich, attractive soup.

• Shark fin:  Known as the “delicacy” of Shanghai, it is famous far and wide for its high nutritional content and elaborate, meticulous preparation. After being cooked, Shanghai shark fin has transparent, crispy, juicy fibers with a unique sweet taste.

• Dim sum:  With a variety of delicious cakes and attractive shapes, it creates an irresistible attraction for diners. In Shanghai, dim sum is famous for such types as Xiao Long Bao, Thang Bao, Sheng Jian Bao,…

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7. How much does it cost to travel to Shanghai on your own?

Below are the travel expenses for Shanghai city for 5 days and 4 nights that you can refer to:

• Travel expenses: Round-trip airfare from Ho Chi Minh City – Shanghai by Vietjet is about 5,258,000 VND/person (price varies depending on time); Traveling by subway and taxi in the city is 219 yuan (about 733,484 VND/5 days).

• Accommodation cost: 1000 yuan/4 nights (about 3,338,000 VND).

• Food expenses: 500 yuan/5 days (about 1,673,000 VND).

• Shopping cost (depending on individual needs): 300 yuan (about 1,000,000 VND).

So, the total cost of a 5-day, 4-night trip to this port city is around 12,000,000 VND/person. However, costs may vary depending on the time of your travel, such as airfare, hotel, etc.

8. Experience of independent travel to Shanghai

To have a complete trip to Shanghai full of interesting memories, you should not miss the following experiences:

• Most Shanghai people don’t know English, so you should learn a few simple Chinese sentences and install a translation app (Speak & Translate) to communicate with people.

• You should prepare a map, write down the hotel address (in Chinese) and save the emergency phone number for tourists in case of emergency.

• Before traveling to Shanghai on your own, you should exchange cash into Chinese Yuan.

• When traveling here, you should always carry your ID, passport,… with you, because someone will check it at any time.

• You can install some phone apps to support your trip such as Baidu maps, Dianping (app to find places to eat and have fun in Shanghai), CTrip (app to book rooms, tickets),…

• If you don’t have a specific Shanghai tour schedule, you can refer to the Hop-on Hop-off Bus tours.

Above is the entire experience of independent travel to Shanghai, China that you should not miss. Coming to Shanghai, you will not only feel overwhelmed by the prosperity and modernity of this city but also have interesting discoveries about the cuisine, culture and unique architectural works here.