How to plan a trip to Shanghai
For the first-time travelers it may be a little hard to plan a trip to Shanghai. By following the steps, you can do it easily.
Step 1 Decide(决定) on the Travel Time
You should make sure when to go and how long will you stay. The best time to visit Shanghai is usually in autumn from September to November. However, if you can't have a trip in autumn, then late spring from April to May is also a good time to visit. You need 3 to 5 days or more to stay there.
Step 2 Book Train Tickets or Flights & Hotels
After your travel date is decided, you'll need to keep an eye on your tickets and try to book (预订) them at a cheap price(价格). Decide where to stay and the hotels after your book your tickets. Most travelers will choose to stay near the city center.
Step 3 Make a List of What to See
It's very important for you to decide what to see and what to do. You can choose some great travel agencies. If you plan to travel on your own, you should make a plan day by day. These places are famous: the Bund, Huangpu River, Shanghai Disneyland Park and Nanjing Road.
Step 4 Pack (打包)Your Things
Shanghai is such a large city, so you don't need to pack everything. The most important things are:
①ID cards, tickets and maps.
②phones, camera or laptop
③some clothes, raincoat or umbrella
④some medicine