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Practical Info<a href="https://wise.com/au/blog/china-visa-free#:~:text=Companion%20for%20China-,Which%20Countries%20Can%20Travel%20To%20China%20Without%20a%20Visa,6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visa guidance</a>US passport holders will need a visa to enter China, which you can obtain by applying through your local consulate. A number of countries are now exempt from visa requirements for tourist visits of 15 days, so we encourage anyone able to travel on applicable passports to do so. US, UK, and other passport holders normally requiring a visa can circumvent the visa requirement for stays up to 144 hours if they travel into Shanghai via one country and out to a third country (e.g., arrive in Shanghai on a flight from the US, depart Shanghai on a flight to HK). Visa-free transit only applies if you remain within the Shanghai region. If you wish to visit other parts of China, we recommend applying for a visa in advance. See specific guidance at the link above. Payment and Transport AppsWe suggest you download Alipay and WeChat before departing for China. These are ubiquitous apps that will facilitate navigating China, and they accept linking foreign credit cards, so that you can easily pay for stuff. We also recommend downloading the DiDi car hailing app (China's Uber), or you may access DiDi within Alipay. If you plan to take public transport, Alipay also has a Transport section where you can select "Shanghai" and download metro and bus cards with a QR code, which will require you to link your passport. This will enable you to use a QR code on Alipay to take public transport without needing to purchase individual metro, ferry, or bus tickets. You can also rent share bikes using Alipay (blue bikes) and Wechat (yellow bikes) by scanning the QR code on the bike to unlock it. When you are ready to ditch the bike, park it anywhere that seems like legit bike parking and complete and pay for the ride through the app (you should hear the bike lock up once you finish the transaction in the app). Note that some establishments will accept cash, but some will not and will not be able to make change, and they will expect you to pay with WeChat or Alipay QR codes on your phone. Many establishments will not accept foreign credit cards. Airport TransferPudong and Hongqiao airports are well-linked to central Shanghai. On arrival to Pudong, you can take the Maglev train to Longyang Road Station (40RMB each way with proof of same day flight), from where you can take the Metro or order a DiDi taxi to your hotel. You may also order a DiDi directly from the airport. Do not accept taxi rides from touts in the terminal, who will scam you. Taxi from Pudong to central Shanghai should be less than 200RMB. If you take a DiDi from the airport, follow the signs for e-hailing (usually located in one of the parking areas marked P1 or P2) and meet the driver on the floor and area noted in the DiDi app. There are also official taxi stands, and you can follow the signs for those, but do not take one from anyone who approaches you offering a taxi ride. Show your driver the Chinese address of your destination on your phone. Same for Hongqiao airport, either follow the signs for e-hailing, official taxi, or you can take the metro from Hongqiao airport to the city center. VPN &amp; InternetMany Western apps will not work in China without a VPN, including Google, Google Maps, Facebook/Instagram, and WhatsApp. To use these, we suggest installing a VPN on your devices (before arriving in China), or, if you use a sim card with roaming, it should bypass Chinese blocks. VPNs that seem to be working well at this time include: Veee+, NordVPN, ClashX/Shadowsocks, and Surfshark. iMaps, Amap (Gaode), and Baidu (Chinese only) are reliable map alternatives not requiring VPN. AccommodationShanghai offers thousands of hotel options, and for anyone wishing to discover what our city has to offer, we recommend staying in Jing'an (near Jingan Temple or West Nanjing Road metro stations) or Xuhui (French Concession) districts. We live in Jing'an and have negotiated wedding discounts at the following area hotels.

Contact Daniel if you would like to reserve this hotel at the discounted wedding rates, and he will confirm for you. Standard King 600RMB (22sqm), Superior King 700RMB (24-28sqm), Deluxe King 750RMB (29-35sqm), Deluxe Double 800RMB (29-35sqm), Suite 950RMB (45sqm), Deluxe Suite 1250RMB (70sqm). All rooms include at least one breakfast, with the option to purchase additional breakfast at 50RMB. The hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Chinese payment apps. Should you wish to book a longer reservation, please let Daniel know, and he will try to arrange the discounted rate for the duration of your stay.

Ginco Hotel

Contact Daniel if you want to reserve this hotel at a discounted wedding rate, and he will confirm the reservation for you. Wedding rates: 500RMB for standard king rooms without outside windows (18-20sqm), 550RMB for twin and queen rooms with outside windows (20sqm), 600RMB for king rooms with windows (23sqm), and 650RMB for the largest king and twin rooms (25-30sqm). Breakfast will be an additional 50 RMB. The hotel accepts Visa and Chinese payment apps. Should you wish to book a longer reservation, please let Daniel know, and he will try to arrange the discounted rate for the duration of your stay.

THE TREASURY·NOA Hotel Shanghai -Jing'an Temple

Deluxe room with one buffet breakfast 750RMB or two breakfasts 800RMB. Contact Daniel if you would like to reserve this hotel at the discounted wedding rate.

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Transport to/from the Shanghai Museum of Glass

We will arrange transport from the suggested hotels (or an adjacent designated location to be confirmed) to the wedding venue and back. We will share shuttle details closer to the wedding day. Should you wish to arrive early to enjoy complimentary museum access or take your own transport to/from the venue, we recommend using the DiDi car hailing app. Plan on 35-45 minutes between central Shanghai and the venue.

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China's "Magic City" (魔都) has something to offer everyone and every taste. Iconic SightsThe historic Bund, lined with art deco buildings and views across the Huangpu river to the famous Pudong skyline. Pro tip: take a ferry across the river from Jinling Ferry Terminal using the bus QR code in your Alipay app's Transport to take in the skyline views. Pudong, home to some of the world's tallest buildings. Ride atop any of them for world class views. Have a drink or take in a free view from Flair Bar at the Ritz Carlton or 100 Century Avenue restaurant at the Park Hyatt. For stunning panoramic views, we recommend the newly opened <a href="https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/shanghai/the-stage-149996798/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stage at the North Bund</a>, especially at sundown. The <a href="https://www.museumofartpd.org.cn/en/index" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Museum of Art Pudong</a> offers rotating international and Chinese art exhibits and terrific views. Yu Garden is crowded for a reason as it is central Shanghai's best example of a traditional Chinese garden (ticketed) and shopping bazaar. Wander the tree-lined streets of the French Concession. Some of the most charming streets are Wukang Lu, Anfu Lu, Yongjia Lu, Nanchang Lu, Yongjia Lu, the Fumin/Julu/Changle Lu area, Sinan Lu, the Tianzifang area of old Shikumen lanes, and a bit farther East, the Xintiandi shopping and architectural development. The area that housed the World Expo in 2010 is now the Expo Culture Park and includes Shenyuan, a traditional Chinese garden (with fewer crowds than Yu Garden); the Rodin Art Center in the former French pavilion, with several Rodin originals; the Greenhouse Garden, with hundreds of plant species in a redesigned former steel factory; and the Shanghai Grand Opera House, scheduled to open by the time of our wedding. Temples: Jing'an, Jade Buddha, and Longhua temples Parks and good places to jog: along Suzhou Creek, along the Huangpu River at the Expo Culture Park/Houtan Park (Pudong side) or Binjiang Sliding Plate Park/Binjiang Greenland (Puxi side), Mengqing Garden, Century Park, Zhongshan Park, Fuxing Park. Museums: Besides the Glass Museum, which you can visit complimentary if you arrive early for our wedding, we recommend Fotografiska, Museum of Art Pudong, China Art Museum (free), Shanghai Museum &amp; Museum East (both free for permanent exhibitions, check for special exhibitions), Power Station of Art, Long Museum (West Bund), M50 galleries &amp; creative park (also worth strolling along Suzhou Creek past the 1000 trees mall), Rockbund, Jewish Refugees Museum, Shanghai Urban Planning Center, Natural History Museum, Shanghai Astronomy Museum (advance tickets required through their public WeChat account, books out 3 days in advance). Eat &amp; DrinkThere is more good food and drink in Shanghai than you could try in a lifetime, but a few of our favorites are: Bastard (innovative Chinese), Chaimiduo (Yunnan farm restaurant), Okaeri (Taiwanese), LaiLao Xialong or JiaJia TangBao (two of the best soup dumpling chains), Cila (Northwestern Chinese bistro), YaYa's (creative Chinese-Italian), Yuanyou Peach (Hunan bistro), RAW (excellent Spanish and serious steak with a casual vibe), Bar Blanc (excellent drinks, quality ingredients), COA (agave spirits &amp; cocktails), Root Down (Japanese record &amp; cocktail bar, also where we first met), Mokkos (Shochu bar by the nicest Tibetan-Yunnanese family, reggae music and the occasional singing, Wuding Lu location is hidden down an alley and always feels like discovering a treasure when you walk in), La Diosa (fun Mexican food &amp; drink), Junto beer bar, any bars by the Oha Group, Bar Leone (should be open before the wedding and expect it will be great), and so much more. There are also more coffee shops in Shanghai now than any other city in the world, and it's starting to feel like more ice cream shops too. Follow <a href="https://www.stcavish.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. Cavish</a> and <a href="https://rachelgouk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nomfluence</a> for more F&amp;B suggestions, or just message Daniel. ShoppingBoutiques abound in the French Concession and Jing'an. The West Nanjing Road area includes the Taikoo Hui development, with the Louis Vuitton cruise ship and the world's largest Starbucks Reserve Roastery, and the charming Zhangyuan development along Maoming Lu. East Nanjing Road pedestrian street from People's Square to the Bund. The South Bund fabric market if you want custom clothes made (best only if you are staying for at least one week to make sure you leave yourself enough time for measurements, manufacture, and alterations). Qipu Lu Clothing Market for cheap designer and knockoff clothing (in the buildings on either side of Tiantong Road metro station). <a href="https://www.smartshanghai.com/articles/shopping/the-list-where-to-buy-tea-in-shanghai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tianshan Tea City</a> to experience tea from around China, tea tastings, and to buy high quality teas. "Fake market" underground at the Shanghai Science &amp; Technology Museum metro station. Day TripsWater towns: Zhujiajiao, Tongli, Zhouzhuang, Wuzhen, Qibao (Qibao Ancient Town is accessible by metro at Qibao station on Line 9). Suzhou is 25 minutes by train and offers some of the most stunning classical gardens in China (most tickets can be booked on Trip.com) as well as a charming old city center with lanes and canals. IM Pei designed the Suzhou Museum, which is worth visiting but should be reserved in advance. Xiyuan Temple and gardens are among our favorite and do not require a ticket to enter. <a href="https://www.smartshanghai.com/articles/travel/the-st-cavish-longform-guide-to-suzhou-eat-sleep-eat-again" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Suzhou</a> is famed for some of China's best noodles, including three-shrimp noodles. The Park Hyatt Suzhou is stunning, and its Chinese restaurant, Xizhou Hall is excellent. Hangzhou, the home of Alibaba, is 45 minutes by train and sits along the beautiful West Lake. To the west of West Lake are the Longjing Tea fields. Shaoxing, one of our favorite towns, is 75 minutes by train, with an ancient center that feels like stepping back in time. It has the charm of a water town with the oldest bridge in China, the museum and estate grounds of the poet Lu Xun, and gorgeous rock formations at East Lake. It is also the home of Chinese "yellow" wine (aged, oxidized rice wine, like Chinese sherry), which you can find in Anchang Ancient Town, an adjacent village retaining traditional customs and architecture.

Daniel & Levana

Daniel & Levana

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