China First Day
Shanghai First Day Guide

Airport to hotel

For Shanghai, choose the route that is easiest to execute after a long flight, not the route that looks most impressive on a map.

What to do

  1. 1

    Decide your main route before landing and save it offline.

  2. 2

    Use a staffed or clearly signed option if your payment or data setup is uncertain.

  3. 3

    Keep your hotel phone number ready if the driver or pickup point is unclear.

  4. 4

    Do not rely on memory; use the saved Chinese address.

Check before you rely on it

  • Payment path is ready before leaving the terminal.

  • The hotel address pin matches the booking.

  • You have enough time if arrival is delayed.