Flight from Butuan to Shanghai

The People’s Republic of China is one of the famous holiday destinations among the tourist. Among the popular tourist destinations in China is Shanghai city. The city’s rapid development has made Shanghai the most expensive city to live in mainland China in the year 2017 and ranked 5th in the Global Financial Centers Index in the year 2018. Tourists visit Shanghai to witness its modernization as well as its culture and preserved ancient attractions.

Best time to fly from Butuan to Shanghai

To enjoy your outdoor tour around Shanghai, it is advisable to avoid the winter season as the weather is rather cold during this period. Instead, visitors can opt to travel in the warmer weather between March and November. The peak travel season in Shanghai is in summer, from June till September, so you may need to book your flights ahead of time if you plan to travel in this season. You may also want to look out for possible extreme heat and storms, often which happens in the first weeks of May and October, as well as July and August.

Main airports available in Butuan to Shanghai

Bancasi Airport – Situated in Agustan del Norte province, Butuan City is mainly served by Bancasi Airport. The airport has the capacity of up to 700,000 passengers annually, whereby 35 per cent of this figure are tourists. To date, Cebu Pacific, Cebgo and PAL Express are the only airlines operating in Bancasi Airport to Manila and Cebu.

Pudong International Airport – Pudong International Airport is the main international airport in Shanghai. The airport features two large terminals which cater over 50 different domestic and international airlines from all around the world. For the convenience of passengers, free shuttle bus and conveyor belts are prepared to connect the two terminals, which are only minutes away. The shuttle bus service hours are between 6.00 am to 12.00 am with a frequency every 10 minutes. The airport is located only 30 kilometres away from the east of Shanghai city. Travelling to the city from Pudong International airport cannot be easier, visitors can choose to either ride by Metro, taxi, bus and high-speed Maglev train.

Climate pattern in Butuan and Shanghai

Shanghai is a four seasonal city which has a humid subtropical climate. Snowfall usually falls short for about one to two days during winter, but the nights can be chilly as the temperature drops to below zero degrees centigrade due to the northwesterly winds from Siberia. Opposite to the winter weather, Shanghai is hot and humid during summer. Hottest day in Shanghai can surge to more than 35 degrees centigrade for more than a week with chances of rain and thunderstorms. There are also chances of typhoon during summer and at the beginning of the autumn season.

Highlights attractions in Shanghai

• Shanghai World Financial Center – Shanghai World Financial Center is a commercial tower consisting of offices, hotel, conference rooms, observation deck and shopping mall. The third-highest hotel in the world, Park Hyatt Shanghai, is situated here. Upon its launching in the year 2008, Shanghai World Financial Center is a multi-award winner building. For visitors taking public transportation, the tower is reachable by taking a 10-minute walk from the Lujiazui Station. Observation decks at 94th, 97th and 100th floor are accessible to the public between 9.00 am to 10.30 pm for price fee of range 90-340 RMB (693-2620 PHP). The highest observation deck in the world is on the 100^th floor where the walkways are made from transparent glass.
• The Bund – To enjoy the scenery of old Shanghai architecture, visitors can walk along 1.3 kilometres of The Bund waterfront promenade. The view of old colonial buildings design along The Bund has earned its nickname the museum of buildings. The Bund are frequently visited at night for the stunning night view, but strolling in the daylight will enable you to access the museum, movie poster gallery, the Valentine wall and more. The walk may take up to 2.5 hours so that visitors may carry along the water and some snacks. You also may not want to miss the Huangpu River Cruise to comfortably enjoy the scenery of the old and modern Shanghai architecture. The duration of the cruise can take between 30 minutes to 3.5 hours, depending on your selection of categories.
• Zhujiajiao Water Town – Located 50 kilometres from Shanghai city centre, visitors can experience the Venice of Shanghai at the Zhujiajiao Water Town. It is the nearest ancient town you can visit in Shanghai. Established since 1700 years ago, Zhujiajiao town still preserves the buildings from the Qing Dynasty dated since the mid-17^th century. Here, visitors will be enlightened by the ancient building as you walk along the streets or while dining at the local restaurants, cafes and bars. Visitors can also experience the 10-minute short distanced Zhujiajiao Cruise on gondolas for 80 RMB (616 PHP) or return cruise around the town for 150 RMB (1155 PHP).