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Shanghai, China
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Flights in China
The cheapest fares almost always appear 6–8 weeks ahead. Use flexible-date search to scan a range — Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically cheapest, and a nearby airport can save hundreds.
Makutet recommends
For most visitors to China, we recommend running a flexible-date search and setting a price alert — fares swing 20–30% within a week either side of the cheapest day.
Quick facts
- Currency:CNY (Chinese yuan / renminbi)
- Visa:30-day visa-free entry for many Western nationals (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Poland — but NOT the UK or US at time of writing).
Things to avoid
- Booking without fare alertsSet a price alert — buying on impulse at peak times is the surest way to overpay.
- Ignoring nearby airportsA 1–2 hour detour to a secondary airport can save hundreds of pounds on long-haul.
Local tips
- Install and test a VPN (Astrill, LetsVPN, ExpressVPN) before you land — without it you cannot reach Google, WhatsApp or Instagram.
- Set up Alipay Tourcard with your foreign card before departure — China is increasingly cashless, and foreign credit cards are rarely accepted.
- Book high-speed trains on Trip.com with your passport number — real-name verification is mandatory for all rail travel.
- Carry your passport at all times — required for train travel, hotel check-in and many attractions.
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Accommodation in China
Hotel, hostel, apartment and guesthouse prices vary by date — 3+ weeks lead time gives the widest inventory.
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Travel Insurance in China
Private hospitals in Beijing and Shanghai speak English; public hospitals outside major cities do not.
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Travel Connectivity in China
China has excellent 4G/5G coverage.
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Transfers & Transport in China
DiDi replaces Uber.
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