Find Luxury Hotels in Shanghai, China

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Choose Luxury Accommodations in Shanghai

Make reservations at Shanghai's famous and luxurious five-star Peace Hotel by visiting its Web site (see Resources below). Or, book by phone from the U.S. by calling 011 (+86) 21 6321 6888.

Book luxury accommodations close to the Yuyuan Garden, the largest ancient garden in the city.

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Book accommodations close to the Shanghai Museum to be optimally positioned to peruse its ancient artwork.

Stay within walking distance of Nanjing Road. This pedestrian street is popular among tourists.

Reserve a luxury room near the Jinmao Tower, the Shanghai Museum or the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, for close proximity to these famous tourist attractions.

h4>Getting Around in Shanghai

Use the bus system, which includes close to 1,000 different routes.

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Ride the subway to your destination. The Shanghai Metro consists of five subways, with inexpensive fares.

Hail a taxi; they are in good supply within the city. Competition tends to keep prices affordable.

h4>Know Your Destination

Dress in warm clothing for visits to Shanghai during the winter; freezing temperatures are common. By contrast, temperatures soar to the 90s (in degrees F) in July and August.

Try to speak a few words of Mandarin; it is commonly spoken by Shanghai locals. You might hear the Shanghainese dialect spoken as well.

Pocket some of China's official currency—renminbi (measured in yuan).

h4>Explore Shanghai

Visit the venerable Jade Buddha Temple in the western part of Shanghai. It features two rare buddhas carved with whole white jade, plus ancient paintings and Buddhist scriptures.

Gaze upon the Bund, the well-known Shanghai waterfront. Get a good view of its rows of historical buildings by taking a cruise on the Huangpu River.

Check out the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. With its domination of the Shanghai skyline, it makes for a popular tourist attraction.

Sip a few drinks on Maoming South Road, a popular bar street in Shanghai.

Consider purchasing a map to carry with you on your explorations. Shanghai is a very large city, with many districts and lots of attractions.