What to do in Shanghai for 12 hours?

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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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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Whether You Need a Visa or Not
The citizens of over 170 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany, can visit Hong Kong without a visa, which will allow them to leave the airport easily during their layover.

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If you want to experience the iconic Hong Kong skyline, a typical short layover plan is to take the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station, then enjoy a Star Ferry ride at Victoria Harbour to admire Hong Kong's grandeur, and then walk along the Avenue of Stars.

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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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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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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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What to do during a long layover
  • Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  • Take an organized tour of the city.
  • Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  • Try out the local cuisine.
  • Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  • Take a shower.
  • Phone a friend.
  • Find a meditation room.


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Mostly, yes! And in most cases, you can leave the airport during a layover in the US, even while traveling to an international destination. International travelers need to make sure they have a valid visa to travel in the US. But, whether you need to leave the airport or not during a layover is completely up to you.

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How long does a layover need to be to leave the airport? Because layovers are your choice, you can leave whenever you like, but seasoned travelers, including McGee, seldom leave airports for less than six hours. After all, airports themselves aren't usually in bustling, interesting areas.

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