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19 questionsHow can I avoid smoky taxis and rude drivers when using ride-sharing in Shanghai?
Pick Didi Premier (¥21 base) or Luxe over Express to cut smoking incidents — premium drivers lose payouts after complaints.
On a 240-hour China transit itinerary, should I keep a one-day Hangzhou stop or spend more time in Shanghai?
Drop the one-day Hangzhou stop and keep Shanghai; an overnight detour mostly adds transit overhead.
What Chinese name should I search for to find Shanghai's Propaganda Poster Museum?
Search 上海宣传画艺术中心 on Amap, not the English phrase, to find the centre.
What is a good low-budget rainy last night in Shanghai?
Lead with hotpot like Haidilao, then KTV, for a warm, social, low-cost night.
Can I still get Chengdu or Chongqing to Shanghai train tickets around Golden Week?
Tickets release exactly 15 days before the travel date at 14:00 Beijing time on 12306; some overnight sleepers open about 20 days out.
What gift should I bring from Germany for a friend in Shanghai and her young son?
Bring the gift from Germany; the origin and thought matter more than rarity in a city as well-stocked as Shanghai.
What is Jinshan, Shanghai like, and is it too far from central Shanghai?
Jinshan is a quiet southwest Shanghai district, not a central neighborhood.