Shanghai Travel Money-Saving Guide! I'll Teach You How to Have Fun on a Budget

Shanghai Travel Money-Saving Guide! I'll Teach You How to Have Fun on a Budget💸 Hey everyone! Do you always say that Shanghai is too expensive and you don't dare to come? In fact, as long as you plan well, students can easily enjoy this vibrant city! From transportation to shopping, here's a complete guide to saving money. Save this treasure 👇 🚇Transportation: The subway is the best! Taking the subway is the most cost-effective way to get around Shanghai. A one-way trip costs CNY 3–7, and a day pass is CNY 18, so you can ride as much as you want! Taxis start at CNY 14, and you can get coupons when you use online ride-hailing apps. It only costs CNY 8 to take the subway from Pudong Airport to the city, or CNY 50 for the Maglev (super fast, but a bit pricey). 🛏️Accommodation: Save half your money by staying in the right place! Youth hostel beds cost CNY 80–150 per night, which is great for those who want to make friends. Budget hotels cost CNY 300–500, and are clean and comfortable. Four-star hotels and above cost CNY 600–1,500, and the environment is great. Remember to choose a hotel along the subway line, so you can easily take the subway! 🍜Food: Eat from the streets to the restaurants! A bowl of scallion oil noodles from a street vendor costs CNY 15, and 4 pan-fried buns cost CNY 20. One bite and the juice explodes in your mouth! Shanghai cuisine restaurants cost an average of CNY 80–150 per person. The fried shrimp and braised pork are so delicious! You can eat your fill at the Nanjing Road food plaza for CNY 50, with so many snacks to choose from! High-end restaurants cost CNY 300 and up, which is great for dates and gatherings. 🎫Attractions: There are free and must-see attractions! The Bund to see the river view, the City God Temple to stroll around the old streets, and Tianzifang to take photos are all free. A two-sphere combo ticket for the Oriental Pearl Tower costs CNY 199, and the view of Shanghai is amazing! A weekday ticket to Shanghai Disneyland costs CNY 475, and the fairytale world is so much fun! Remember to buy tickets online in advance, as there are often discounts! 🛍️Shopping: Here's a guide for shopaholics! Outlets offer great discounts, and you can get big brands for 30–50% off. You can bargain at the Qipu Road clothing market. Bargain hunters, go for it! Go to Plaza 66 to buy luxury goods, and remember to set aside a budget for souvenirs. Shen Da Cheng pastries and White Rabbit candies are great as souvenirs! 💰Budget reference: Budget: CNY 500–800 per day Comfort: CNY 1,000–1,500 per day Luxury: CNY 2,000 or more per day Avoid holidays and peak seasons, and you can save a lot of money on hotel tickets! Plan well before you go, and your trip to Shanghai will be fun and save you money.