What to do on a Short Layover in Shanghai (cheaply)

Under certain conditions, it is possible to transit in Shanghai without a visa. Nearly all nationalities do not need a visa if the transit is under 24 hours. Certain nationalities can even transit for 144 hours (nearly 6 days) without a visa.
For a transit under 24 hours, immigration can sometimes (based on the duration of the layover) let you leave the airport. This videos show you how to see the key highlights of Shanghai in less than a day.
What is shown in this video was visited from mid-morning to early evening.
To assist you for this short visit, get a good subway map (like this one: exploreshanghai.com/metro/ ). And watch our video on how to ride the subway here: • How to ride the Shangh... and our video on how to ride the Maglev train here: • How to ride the Shangh...
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[@ledymim]

Thanks! Super useful short video without any trash! It saves me in Shanghai 9 h layover

[@PostWarKids]

This channel needs to work for the government of China. It’s so helpful! I don’t think I could have done my amazing trip without them and the train booking system they have

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

A really useful guide to Shanghai.

[@JohnDoe-pe6iu]

Excellent! This is a clear, concise and informative video. Very helpful!

[@benleno]

This is fantastic. I have 12 hour layover tomorrow and i'm gonna follow this route

[@pedroperenne]

Great info... I has been in Shanghai, and made this tour some times... Also, bring some memories of those places...

[@Teacher-lj6in]

Lovely city to be at--enjoy if you visit!

[@koi8670]

Is this still doable today? Or are there changes already in the metro??

[@justinkrann7406]

I have an 11 hour 45 minute stopover coming up with my wife and 2 year old. I wonder if its too much stress with a baby?

[@saaarthk]

is it necessary to have checked in luggage with you to get the entry permit? Also, was it difficult to get the permit ?

[@ChinaDIYTravel]

No luggage is irrelevant. The entry permit is delivered by the immigration officer at his discretion. The duration of the layover seems to have an impact on his decision.

[@danielli7222]

@@ChinaDIYTravel The city for Shanghai layover to the chinese restaurants to eat more like this

[@mariedunand1255]

I have a 14 hrs lay over in Shanghai. Is it still allow a short visit no visa need?

[@ChinaDIYTravel]

Sure, if your itinerary is considered a transit.

[@danielll5358]

@@ChinaDIYTravel If we know what we can say do not speak english in Shanghai it was not avaliable in your country.