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Transport & Getting Around Shanghai

Is British Airways worth the additional cost compared to China Eastern for flights to Shanghai?

Budget 1,150 GBP round-trip on BA versus 580 GBP on MU for London-Shanghai economy in 2026; the gap is roughly 50%.

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Hotels & Accommodation Shanghai

Can a married tourist share a hotel room with a local Chinese citizen in Shanghai without legal issues?

Verify on Trip.com that the hotel accepts both 'Mainland Chinese ID' and 'Passports/Foreign Guests' before booking — single-listing properties reject mixed groups.

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Hotels & Accommodation Shanghai

Which hotel is better for sightseeing and shopping in Shanghai: Marriott Marquis City Center or Conrad Shanghai?

Pick the Marriott Marquis for sightseeing and shopping — it sits on Nanjing Road and People's Square with Metro Lines 1, 2, and 8 in one block.

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Money & Payments Shanghai

Can I use cash in Shanghai or do I need Alipay

Install Alipay before departure and verify your passport over Wi-Fi at home; in-China verification can stall for 24 hours.

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Food & Dining Shanghai

What should travelers expect regarding the cost and typicality of Chinese New Year dinners?

Budget 300 to 500 yuan per person for a standard restaurant reunion set in Shanghai 2026; premium venues run 2,000 yuan and up.

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Food & Dining Shanghai

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.

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Attractions Shanghai

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.