There is a bit of a language barrier specially when communicating in English but learning basic Chinese before visiting there would surely make your experience worthwhile.
There are a lot of budget accommodations and in Shanghai luxury hotels . The Pudong District is usually the best place to stay in because it is very near tourist areas where you can go sight-seeing and shopping. You may find the Jin Mao Tower and the Oriental TV Tower in Pudong.
If you are planning to stay in Shanghai for a while but are running on a budget, you might want to consider teaching English for a while. It is a profession well in demand and pays quite well. In addition, this would give you more chances to interact with the locals.
Going on a vacation and joining a city tour is also a great way of experiencing Shanghai.
Here are some of the best places to visit in Shanghai:
Jin Mao Tower- Jin Mao Tower is the third tallest building in the world and is currently the tallest in Shanghai.
Located in the center of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Districts in Pudong.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower- Oriental Peral TV Tower is the third tallest tower in the world comparable to the CN Tower in Canada.
Located in the Pudong district at the end of Lujiazui beside the Huangpu River at the opposite side of The Bund.
Indoor Snowboarding Stadium- The best and only indoor ski/ snowboarding place in Shanghai.
Located in #1835, Qi Xin Road., Minhang District You can also call: 8008207910 / +86-21-62727910 / +86-21-62727912
People's Square- Otherwise known as Renmin Guang Chang, this is the busiest place in Shanghai and is the center of all commerce and trade. This is also the best place to do all your tourist shopping.
Located in Nanjing Road in the Huangpu District.
The Bund- One of the most popular tourist destinations in Shanghai. The bund is a stretch of infrastructures influenced by the Colonial, Baroque and other era's.
Located along Huangpu River and is situated on Zhongshan Road.
Jing An Temple- A historical temple springing from the Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912).
Located on the West Nanjing Road, Jingan District.
Best Shanghai bar's to visit:
Logo Bar- Logo Bar is a hole-in-the-wall kind of place where you can just relax to the best house, techno, reggae and rock music in town.
Located in Xing Fu Road intersection of Fa Hua Zhen Road in the Xi Jia Hui District.
Baby Face Bar- One of the most well known bars in Shanghai. Entrance and drinks are quite expensive but the party experience is priceless.
Located in Huai Hai Zhong Lu 138.
SHANGHAI WEATHER:
There are four seasons in Shanghai, Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
Winter- is usually in the month's of December- February
Spring- is usually in the month's of March-May
Summer- is usually in the month's of June- August
Fall- is usually in the month's of September- March
| SHANGHAI TEMPERATURE | ||
| Month | Ave. Highs | Ave. Lows |
| Jan | 7.6 | 0.3 |
| Feb | 8.7 | 1.1 |
| Mar | 12.6 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 18.5 | 10.4 |
| May | 23.2 | 15.3 |
| Jun | 27.8 | 20.1 |
| Jul | 31.8 | 24.7 |
| Aug | 31.6 | 24.7 |
| Sep | 27.4 | 20.5 |
| Oct | 22.4 | 14.3 |
| Nov | 16.8 | 8.6 |
| Dec | 10.7 | 2.7 |
There are a lot of budget and high-end hotels in the city as well ranging from 36.00-120.00 USD. I have personally stayed in Salvo Hotel, Shanghai and Hua Ting Hotel and Towers , Shanghai. These are two great hotels that offer great service and are situated in prime areas.
