Shanghai is one of the major cities in the world, well known as international trade and financial hub. Its rapid development has made Shanghai the most expensive city to live in mainland China in the year 2017. It is also ranked 5th in the Global Financial Centers Index in the year 2018. To date, Shanghai is the largest city in China by population. Tourists visit Shanghai to witness its modernisation as well as its well-preserved culture and ancient attractions.

Best time to fly from Dumaguete to Shanghai

If you wish to maximise your visit to Shanghai, it is advisable to avoid winter and travel during the warmer weather months between March and November. However, these months are considered as the peak travel season in Shanghai, especially from June to September. You may also want to look out for possible extreme heat and storms, which often happen in the first weeks of May and October, as well as July and August. If you are keen to participate in local festivals, you may look forward to Chinese celebrations like Chinese New Year around January and February, as well as the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival around September and October. The exact date of these celebrations differs every year according to the lunar calendar. There are also other exciting events held annually in Shanghai that you may not want to miss. Shanghai Fashion Week is held in April and October every year, while April coincides with Shanghai International Fashion Culture Festival taking place for the entire month. For sports followers, you can also attend sports events such as local football matches, basketball tournaments, Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, tennis and many others.

Main airports available in Dumaguete to Shanghai

Sibulan Airport – Sibulan Airport or also called as Dumaguete Airport is the main airport that serves the city of Dumaguete. It only operates for domestic flights like Philippine Airline by PAL Express, Cebu Pacific by Cebgo and Cebu Pacific. This airport is located only 3.1 kilometres or an 11-minute taxi ride from the city centre. The taxi fare from the airport will be around PHP165.87. There are no direct flights from Dumaguete to Kuala Lumpur however Philippine Airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur from Sibulan airport with either a transit in Manila.

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. Currently, there is no direct flight from the Philippines to Shanghai. However, visitors can take flight from Manila with a minimum of one transit flight to China on various airlines.

Climate pattern in Dumaguete to Shanghai

Shanghai experiences four seasons and has a humid subtropical climate. Snowfall usually occurs for about one to two days, but the night temperature can drop to below zero degrees Celsius due to the northwesterly winds from Siberia. In contrast to the chilly and damp weather in the winter, Shanghai is hot and humid in the summer. The hottest day in Shanghai can reach up to more than 35 degrees Celsius for an average of 8 days with chances of rain and thunderstorms. You will also need to be alert on typhoons which usually occurs during summer and the beginning of autumn.

Highlights attractions in Shanghai

• Shanghai World Financial Center – Shanghai World Financial Center is a tower of mixed development consisting of offices, hotel, conference rooms, observation deck and shopping mall. Park Hyatt Shanghai, situated in the tower, is currently the third-highest hotel in the world. Upon its opening in the year 2008, Shanghai World Financial Center was awarded Best Tall Building Overall and Asia & Australasia by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). To reach the tower, you can take a 10-minute walk from Shanghai Metro Line 2 at Lujiazui Station. You can access its observation deck at the 94th, 97th and 100th floor between 9.00 am to 10.30 pm for the price range of 90-340 RMB (693-2620 PHP). The 100th-floor deck is the highest observation deck in the world, provided with transparent glass-walled walkways.
• The Bund – You can walk along 1.3 kilometres of waterfront promenade at The Bund to enjoy the view of old Shanghai architecture dated back from the 1800s. The Bund is also called the museum of buildings due to the various design of old colonial buildings. Many prefer to visit The Bund at night to see the night view but strolling during the day will give you access into the museum, movie poster gallery, the Valentine wall and more. You may need to equip yourself with food and water as the walk can take up to 2.5 hours. Also, you may not want to miss the Huangpu River Cruise to enjoy the view of the old and modern Shanghai architecture. The cruise varies between 30 minutes to 3.5 hours, depending on your selection.
• Zhujiajiao Water Town – To experience the Venice of Shanghai, you will need to travel 50 kilometres from the city centre. This is the nearest ancient town you can visit in Shanghai. Zhujiajiao town was established over 1700 years ago and the buildings from the Qing Dynasty dates back as early as 1644 and has been preserved till now. Here, you can walk along the streets to see the ancient buildings as well as sampling delicacies from a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. You can also experience the Zhujiajiao Cruise on gondolas for 10 minutes with a fee of about 80 RMB (616 PHP) or take a return cruise around the town for 150 RMB (1155 PHP).