Shanghai is one of the most famous cities in China. It was once called the ‘Paris of the East’, but today is regarded to as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’. Shanghai lies at the centre of China’s economic, cultural and commercial growth and is a diverse city that is moving forward at a terrific rate.

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival): is celebrated either at the end of January or at the beginning of February on the first day of the first moon according to the lunar calendar. Droves of Chinese head to Shanghai for two weeks of festivities. During New Year festivities, you will find every house lavishly decorated and locals go to meet family and friends in town. All hotels and restaurants are likely to be fully booked during the celebrations.

Shanghai Hong Qiao International Airport (SHA) can be found just 13kms west of downtown Shanghai. It offers a number of international flights to both Asian and worldwide destinations. Facilities include ATMs and an exchange bureau, a post office, duty-free shopping opportunities, a variety of eateries, information desks and a business centre. For those who find themselves with time before a flight, there is a shopping mall located just outside the entrance to the airport.