Comprehensive guide to saving money when traveling in Shanghai

Shanghai has always been a city full of charm. It is so quiet and comfortable, and its bustling is so unique. Every brick and tile here has its own pride, and every lamp and flower has its own personality. Fall in love with it. Shanghai seems to have fallen in love with that period of history.

The biggest impression this Shanghai gives people is its prosperity. So when people think about traveling here, they must spend a lot of money! In fact, this is not necessarily the case. Let me share with you some tips on saving money when traveling in Shanghai!

1. Accommodation

Shanghai The retail prices of three-star, two-star, and one-star standard rooms are approximately 350 yuan, 270 yuan, and 220 yuan. In some hotels, if you check in after 12 o'clock in the evening (or 2 o'clock in the morning), you can get a half-day discount, but if you check out after 12 o'clock (or 14 o'clock), you will be charged half a day's room rate.

Most hotels provide free buffet breakfast and store luggage and valuables for free. Since most rooms are double rooms, if you have children, you can request an extra bed, which is usually about 20 yuan per bed.

2. Meal

It is recommended to have breakfast in the hotel where you are staying. Many hotels provide free buffet breakfast. At noon, we usually eat near tourist attractions. When ordering, try not to choose dishes marked with "current price". Ask about the unit of measurement. Many restaurants are trying to rip off customers with "two" and "only".

Dinner does not have to be eaten in a hotel, as the cost is high. There are many food courts in the main business district in downtown Shanghai, which are cheap and good in quality, and the service is good. Generally, the consumption per person is between 15-25 yuan.

3. Transportation

Shanghai’s inner ring road (central urban area) has a circumference of 48 kilometers, a length of about 15 kilometers from east to west, and a width of about 8 kilometers from north to south. The outer ring road (main city built-up area) has a circumference of 100 kilometers and an encircling area of ??610 square kilometers, which is larger than the area of ??the Republic of Singapore.

Taking a 10-kilometer journey as an example, a taxi (as long as you are not in a busy city with traffic jams) should take about 20-25 minutes, 25-30 yuan; taking a direct bus will take about 40-45 minutes, 1-2 Yuan; changing a bus takes about 45-60 minutes, 2-4 Yuan; the subway takes 19 minutes, 4 Yuan;

Most buses have one ticket (except for "5", "6", (Except for lines starting with "8" and "9"), the price is 1 yuan for ordinary cars (most of which are unmanned), and 2 yuan for air-conditioned cars.

It can be seen that when traveling in urban Shanghai, the first choice is the subway or bus, and taxis should be avoided as much as possible. Of course, it is still cost-effective for 3-4 people to travel together for short to medium distances. The most convenient and cost-effective way to travel to the suburbs is to take one of the 10 tourist buses at the tourist distribution center of Shanghai Stadium or Hongkou Football Stadium.

4. Entertainment

Almost all entertainment venues have different prices at different times. For example, bowling costs 12-15 yuan per round in the evening, but only costs 3 yuan per round in the morning. Another example is the Black Tea House, where prices are different in the morning, afternoon and evening.

5. Shopping

The price of the same piece of clothing can vary greatly in different shopping malls, so be sure to "shop around." Generally speaking, the stores on Sichuan North Road have lower prices, the stores on Nanjing Road are larger, have older brands, and have moderate consumption levels. The consumers on Huaihai Road are mainly white-collar workers and fashionable men and women.

Also in Xujiahui, Shanghai Liubai and Hualian Jimaisheng (Xinluda store) are for working-class people, Oriental Commercial Building has white-collar workers as its main customer source, Pacific pursues fashion, and Ganghui Li specialty store Metro City is characterized by entertainment, food, and computer professional markets.

The best places to buy daily necessities are hypermarkets. The most cost-effective places to buy household appliances are the "Gome" and "Guotong" chain stores. The best place to buy cheap clothes is Sichuan Road and its vicinity. Qipu Road professional market. Of course, it’s also a good idea to use store celebrations, festivals, and exhibitions to find some bargains.

6. Attraction tickets

Student ID cards, soldier ID cards and ID cards for seniors over 70 years old can enjoy discounts or free of charge at certain attractions. The combined tickets sold at some scenic spots are also very cost-effective. For example, the combined tickets for the Grand Theater, Museum, and Art Gallery in People's Square only cost 50 yuan, which is 30 yuan cheaper than buying them separately.

For another example, if you go to Sheshan or Sun Island for vacation, you can buy combined tickets and corresponding membership cards according to your needs, and you can save a lot of money.

The editor believes that everyone has mastered these, and can still reduce some travel expenses. The Dragon Boat Festival is coming, and if you can come to Shanghai, you might as well take the editor’s advice and see if you can save money!