What is Shanghai like for tourists?
What is Shanghai like for tourists? 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.
Is Shanghai or Beijing better for tourists?
If there has to be a winner, it's Beijing again, beating Shanghai by having far more historical travel sites. But each city has its unique charm, and the winner depends a lot on personal preference. There are so many interesting sites spread around Beijing that visiting them all would easily take a week.
What can you not bring into China?
- Poisonous drugs, habit-forming drugs, opium, morphine, heroin, etc.
- Animals, plants and products thereof infected with or carrying germs and insects.
- Unsanitary foodstuffs and germ-carrying foodstuffs from infected areas.
What documents are required to travel to China?
Local regulations require foreigners to carry valid passports and PRC visas or residence permits at all times. Entry and exit requirements are strictly enforced, as are restrictions on activities allowed by any particular visa class.
Is Shanghai foreigner friendly?
“Shanghai is very foreigner friendly and you can live only with expats or you can live with the local Chinese.