Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Before You Go
Your Daily Budget
Budget less than ¥1400
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Dorm beds ¥55-¥65
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Double room at Chinese chain hotel ¥150-¥400
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Meal at mall food courts and tiny eateries ¥35
Midrange ¥1400-¥2000
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Double room ¥1000-¥1500
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Good local dinner ¥120
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Cocktail at local bar ¥70
Top End over ¥2000
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Luxury hotels ¥1500 and up
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Gastronomic dinner ¥300 and up
Useful Websites
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/shanghai
) Destination information, bookings, trav-
eller forum and more.
Smart Shanghai
(
www.smartshanghai.com
) Listings website.
Time Out
(
www.timeoutshanghai.com
) Listings website.
Explore Shanghai
(
www.exploreshanghai.com
)
Phone-sized metro map.
Advance Planning
One month before
Ensure visa and passport are in order. Check whether your trip will co-
incide with festivals or holidays and plan accordingly.
