China · guideKnow before you go: ShanghaiThe short answers first. Tap any topic for the details.¥ CNYcurrencyA / C / I220 V plug$120a day, mid-rangeTopics8 · tap to readVisa2 tipsMost international travelers require a visa for ChinaShanghai offers a 144-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens of many countriesSafety1 tipMostly safeKeep valuables closeMoney2 tipsThe currency is CNY (¥)A day costs about $120 mid-rangeGetting around1 tipShanghai boasts an excellentTaxisWhen to go2 tipsBest monthsOur guide rates JulyLanguage1 tipMandarin Chinese is spoken hereA greetingGood to know4 tipsDownload a VPNUse local apps like WeChat PayCrowds1 tipHigh crowds in seasonGo early to the big sightsSafety is Travlyo’s own reading, not an official figure. Official advice: US State Department ↗ · UK Foreign Office ↗Say it in Mandarin Chinese · 1 of 8HelloTap to flipHello你好nee HOW