China, as a country, needs no further introduction in terms of tourism, with many places of attractions to offer to the world. Among them, Shanghai is the most populous urban area in China, being the global centre for finance, innovation and transportation. However, that is not all about Shanghai, as it is also recognized for a variety of architectural styles found in the many buildings around the city, as well as its cuisines that are typically sugary.

Best time to fly from Dipolog to Shanghai

The climate in Shanghai can be said to be humid all year-round with the average temperature between 4.8 degree Celsius in January to 28.6 degree Celsius in July. Therefore, the peak time to visit Shanghai is usually around March to May during the spring season when the temperature is warm and comfortable to go out, therefore expect hotel and flight ticket prices to rise around this time. The off-peak season to visit Shanghai is usually around December to February during winter which is the coldest time to be in the city with temperatures that could go to as low as 0 degree Celsius with 5 to 8 days of precipitation on average. Consequently, this will make it less comfortable to go out to explore the city and admire its beauty. The good thing is, you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals around this season because the prices will usually drop. Nonetheless, it is always advisable for visitors to check the weather reports before going to this town if they are still planning to go around this period.

Main airports available in Dipolog and Shanghai

Dipolog Airport – The Dipolog Airport is a public domestic airport that connects the city of Dipolog with other places in the Philippines. The airport can be found at Barangay Minaog, which is about 15 kilometres away from the city centre of Dipolog. It is one of the busiest airports in its category in the region of Mindanao of the Philippines. Just like a lot of other airports in the Philippines, this airport is operated by Civil Aviation Authority of the Phillippines. It has a runway that is 2,100 meters in length and is made of concrete. Among the airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines as well as Royhle Airway Charter with destinations to Cebu, Dumaguete and Manila. From the airport, it is easy to go to the city area because there are a handful of types of transportation available in Dipolog Airport that are meant for the visitors.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport is one of the international airports operating in Shanghai that is meant to connect the city of Shanghai with the outside world. Operated by the Shanghai Airport Authority, it is located in the district of Pudong which is about 30 kilometres east from the city centre of Shanghai, is the busiest international hub in the entirety of China. It has five concrete runways that are 4,000, 3,800, 3,400, 3,800 and 3,400 meters long respectively with two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It is the hub of Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines for passenger flights, as well as being the focus city for Hainan Airlines. Access and transport to the airport are relatively easy, which is a given since the airport is well-connected to the city via various modes of transportation such as metro, maglev train, airport buses and highways.

Climate pattern in Dipolog and Shanghai

Shanghai as a municipality is said to have a humid subtropical climate which is characterized by hot, humid summers as well as chilly and damp winters that is the result of the north-western winds coming over from Siberia. Spring is the most pleasant, albeit with a higher occurrence of rain, while autumn is typically sunny and dry, yet it is also susceptible to typhoons around this period. The average temperature usually could reach an average high of 32.2 degree Celsius whereas the average low could go down to 2.1 degree Celsius. The precipitation is about 1,166.1 millimetres annually, which will vary between the months with the wettest months from June to August. If you are making plans to visit Shanghai, you will have to take into account the climate pattern mentioned above and make sure you book your flight and hotel early during the peak season as both of these will certainly finish up quickly.

Highlights attractions in Shanghai

• Shanghai Disneyland Park – Part of the Shanghai Disney Resort, the Shanghai Disneyland Park is operated by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products and Shanghai Shendi Group as a result of the joint venture between Walt Disney Company and Shendi. The park has seven themed areas, namely the Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland, Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, Tomorrowland and Toy Story Land, with plants to add an eighth themed area based on Zootopia in future.
• Yu Garden – Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden is a Chinese garden situated beside the City God Temple, northeast of the Old City of Shanghai, which is about 3 kilometres away from the town centre. Easily accessible from Shanghai Metro's Line 10 Yuyuan Garden Station, the centrepiece of the garden is the Exquisite Jade Rock among others, being a porous boulder that is said to be gifted to the Huizong Emperor.
• Shanghai Tower – Considered as the highest tower in China, the 632 meters high, 128 story skyscraper can be found in the locality of Lujiazui, Pudong District. In addition to that, it has the world’s highest observation deck, a record that is shared with Ping An Finance Tower. It was inaugurated in 2015 after about six years of construction work.