Is there a place to sleep in Shanghai airport?

For more on what to expect, check out our guide to sleeping in Shanghai Pudong airport or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips. For uninterrupted sleep, an hourly hotel is located in Terminal 2. Otherwise, several hotels are in walking distance and/or offer free shuttle service.



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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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Referable Itinerary for 12 Hour Layover in Shanghai in Day
  • 8:00-9:30: Handle the Luggage and Travel from Airport to Xintiandi. ...
  • 9:30-10:30: Visit Xintiandi. ...
  • 10:30-11:30: People's Square & Nanjing Road. ...
  • 11:30-13:00: The Bund & Huangpu River. ...
  • 13:00-14:30: Yuyuan Bazaar, Have Lunch. ...
  • 14:30-16:30: Visit Yu Garden.


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Travelers of any foreign countries can get 24 visa free transit with connecting (air, ship, train) tickets to a third country (region). It allows travelers to transit in Shanghai without going through any immigration inspections. You can stay inside the airport or leave the airport to visit Shanghai within 24 hours.

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Foreigners who have confirmed onward tickets and seats on international flights and directly transit through China and stay for no more than 24 hours within the airport boundaries do not need to apply for a transit visa.

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In many airports, the answer is yes. However, some airports close at night and other airports simply do not permit/like airport sleepers and are openly hostile. We suggest you visit the airport guide for the airport you are inquiring about.

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8 Tips for Sleeping at the Airport
  1. Do Your Research. ...
  2. Consider On-Site Hotels and Sleep Pods. ...
  3. Protect Your Belongings. ...
  4. Don't Choose an Isolated Location. ...
  5. Create a Restful Environment. ...
  6. Set an Alarm. ...
  7. Expect to Get Woken Up by Security. ...
  8. Head to Airport Lounges.


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Another thing to note is that travellers in transit must remain in the transit area until their ship or plane arrives in Mainland China. If they wish to leave the airport or terminal, they must apply for a temporary Stay Permit.

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China's visa-free policies allow nationals of certain countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand to travel to China for stays ranging from 24 hours to 180 days without obtaining a visa if certain requirements are met.

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“Shanghai is very foreigner friendly and you can live only with expats or you can live with the local Chinese.

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It's one of the most tourist friendly cities in China. English spreading hotels and guides are easy to find, many sites are marked in multiple languages, and there are a lot of things to do and see for the whole family. For history buffs, there are some very good history museums.

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How to score airport lounge access
  1. Get a day pass. Some lounges offer a daily pass that you can purchase at the check-in desk. ...
  2. Show proof of membership. You can purchase lounge access for an airline lounge through your airline of choice. ...
  3. Earn elite status or fly in a premium class. ...
  4. Carry the right card.


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