Are there very few smokers in Shanghai? Why are there no ashtrays in hotels and Internet cafes here? Is my hotel too cheap?

Smoking is completely banned in public places in Shanghai.

If smokers are found smoking, or people around them complain and report, smokers and places that provide places will be punished.

Hotels, internet cafes and restaurants will not provide ashtrays, and smoking can only be carried out outdoors with special smoking places.

The same is true for hotels, but it is not as strict as abroad. You can find something else to replace the ashtray.