Shanghai
Photo: xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
A skyline on one side of the river facing colonial-era buildings on the other, soup dumplings that require a strategy to eat without disaster, and a bullet train that makes the whole country feel smaller than it is.
The best time to visit Shanghai is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).
Best time to go
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
PVG
Good for
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May19°C66°F
Jun–Aug29°C85°F
Sep–Nov23°C73°F
Dec–Feb10°C50°F
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