Thank you for visiting our Shanghai travel page. Shanghai is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world, with over 20 million people (as of 2008) in its metropolitan area. In 2005, Shanghai became the world's largest sea port.
Shanghai is today, one of the world's great centers of commerce and finance. Recently the city has become a major tourist destination due to its beauty, historical landmarks and its emergence as a center of culture and design.
When planning your next visit, we recommend visiting the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administrative Commission which keeps a helpful web site with great information and tips on restaurants, lodging, shopping, entertainment and leisure activities.
The China Tourism Board, a wonderful resource for information on travel to China, it's also an important site to find news as well as important travel tips. For information from the U.S. government, visit the State Department's consular info sheet for China with up to the date information regarding traveling to China.
If you are looking for cheap flights to Shanghai, our consolidator database can save you hundreds of dollars off of regular published fares, sometimes up to 60 percent. The database is updated daily with new inventory from our travel partners.
Before you make too many plans, we recommend visiting the U.S. passport services office which provides information and services to American citizens about obtaining, replacing or changing a U.S. passport.
Finally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides detailed vaccination recommendations as well as information about specific diseases that affect foreign travel, you will also find tips on traveling with children and this informative site. |
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