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+86 (21)
CURRENCY
RMB1 = PHP6.53/US$0.16
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If you’re taking a
cab from the airport (or anywhere in
Shanghai), do ask for the
fapiao
(
receipt).
This way, in case you forget something,
you have a way of tracking it.
shanghaiairport.com
SEE &DO
Visit the RockBund Art Museum
(
RAM) in Huangpu district. This center of
contemporary art is housed in the historical
Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) building, once
a leading venue for academics and public
education in the Far East. Shop for cool
souvenirs at Tianzifang. At night, drink and
dine at Mr and Mrs Bund at Bund 18.
SLEEP
Treat yourself to some luxury
at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel.
shangri-la.com/en/property/shanghai/
pudongshangrila
EAT
For breakfast, order pan-fried buns
from Xiao Yang Sheng Jian Bao shop. Try
Xinjishi on Tian Ping Road for dinner.
INSIDER TIP
Travel cheaply by bus from
Shanghai Sightseeing Bus Center (gate 25
of Shanghai Stadium/Shanghai Tiyuguan).
SHOP
Check out Qipu Lu Clothing Market
for lots of really cheap fashion items.
Sean Yeo
promo producer
CHINA
SHANGHAI
DIALING CODE
+86 (10)
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Arrive at the Beijing
Capital International Airport (BCIA). After
clearing customs and claiming baggage,
catch the downtown airport shuttles or
taxis outside the arrival lobby.
en.bcia.
com.cn
SEE &DO
Visit the iconic Temple of
Heaven in the heart of Beijing. Feeling
adventurous? Visit the Shihua caves on
the outskirts of Beijing where you can go
spelunking while exploring beautiful rock
formations in ancient Beijing. At night,
admire the spectacle of the Olympic Bird’s
Nest and The Cube lit up.
SLEEP
The Crowne Plaza Wangfujing
(
is close to malls
and restaurants. Holiday Inn and Metro
Park Lido are more affordable options.
EAT
Hua’s Courtyard Restaurant on Ghost
Street (Gui Jie) features variety shows
while you dine.
SHOP
For first-time visitors, try bargaining
for merchandise in Yashow and also the
Hong Qiao Pearl Market.
MUST-TRY
Visit the Wang Fujing Snack
Street for exotic fare like barbecued star fish.
Sally Taule
Abando
housewife
CHINA
BEIJING
DIALING CODE
+86 (592)
CURRENCY
RMB1 = PHP6.53/US$0.16
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Arrive at the Xiamen
Gaoqi International Airport. Taxis are located
outside the arrival terminal. Flat rate for cabs
is about RMB8 (PHP52) for the first 3km,
and an additional RMB2 (PHP13) per extra
km. There are also public buses.
SEE &DO
Visit Gulangyu Island by taking
a ferry in this small island for just RMB8
(
PHP52) roundtrip. A lot of beautiful old
houses and a church were built here
when the Portuguese occupied this islet a
thousand years ago. Another place to visit
is Hai Huan Park, a lakeside park. There are
a lot of bars in this area.
SLEEP
7
Days Inn or Home Inn are
cheaper hostels. Park Lane Hotel, owned
by a Filpino-Chinese, has a Filipino
restaurant in Huli, Yi Bin Road.
EAT
For Chinese food, the best one to try
is Xin Jiang Restaurant. Also check out
V58 and Tuscany along Hubein Road.
SHOP
SM Super Mall, SM Lifestyle and
Robinsons Galleria near the Train Station
are good places to get your souvenirs.
INSIDER TIP
There’s a new ferry from
Gulangyu Island en route to Haicang.
Angel
Austria
artist and graphic
designer
CHINA
XIAMEN
Last year, two major Hollywood films - the time-travel flick
Looper
and James Bond thriller
Skyfall
-
had scenes shot in Shanghai.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
