{"id":451684,"date":"2026-10-15T10:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T08:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/shanghai-china-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T10:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T08:35:09","slug":"shanghai-china-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/shanghai-china-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanghai, China: 22 Tips for What to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shanghai hits you the moment you land at the airport: futuristic skyscrapers standing next to colonial palaces and the aroma of noodles wafting from a street corner. This city simply doesn’t give you a choice\u2014you either love it or it catches you completely off guard. Futuristic skyscrapers<\/strong> tower directly opposite beautiful colonial buildings, and the scent from traditional Chinese eateries hidden in narrow alleys mingles with it all. Be prepared for the fact that this city never sleeps and its pace is a bit dizzying at first, but once you tune into the local wavelength, Shanghai will win you over<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you head here, though, you need to arm yourself with a bit of patience and work through some fairly specific red tape. While some European travelers enjoy visa-free entry, many visitors still need a visa to enter China<\/strong>, though there’s also a special visa-free transit option available under certain conditions. Once you’ve sorted out all the paperwork and installed the right payment apps on your phone, a completely different world opens up. You’ll discover that the local metro runs precisely to the minute<\/strong> and that you actually don’t need a wallet with cash at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve compiled 22 tips for you on what not to miss in Shanghai, from views high in the clouds to hidden temples that tourists rarely visit. We’ll explore the best panoramic views high in the sky, discover hidden historic temples, examine fascinating modern museums, and I’ll show you how to avoid the worst crowds. We won’t forget practical tips about payments, transportation, and I’ll show you how to survive here without problems as a vegetarian<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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