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Compares Zhujiajiao, Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Wuzhen and Xitang as day trips from Shanghai to help you pick one based on time and crowd tolerance.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingAn IDP is not valid in mainland China. Visitors need a temporary driving permit from the traffic police; how to get one at Shanghai's airports, the documents, hours and fines.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingA practical walkthrough of how QR-code ordering, mobile payment, and dietary limits work at restaurants and food stalls in Shanghai.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingHow the Shanghai tea tasting and art student scams work, the pattern that ties them together, and what to do if you find yourself in one.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingCompares watching Shanghai's skyline from the Bund, a Pudong observation deck, or a Huangpu River cruise, and when each choice makes the most sense.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingHow to plan a Yu Garden and Old City visit in Shanghai, including what needs a ticket, how booking works, and how to avoid the worst crowds.
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