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The fastest and the most convenient way to get to Shanghai from Huangzhou is by taking the High-Speed train that will only take around 30 to 45 minutes to deliver you straight away between cities. Moreover, the train also offers the utmost comfort for your travel which is designed in a modern and comfortable way with spacious seating, ample legroom, and plenty of luggage storage space.
While it might be a little bit pricier than the regular train and bus, it is still considered affordable complete with its great service, facilities, and how fast you travel between cities. It is a perfect option for those of you who want to have a fast and comfortable travel and save time as much as possible.
Another option to get to Shanghai from Guangzhou offers a more budget-friendly travel with breathtaking scenery throughout the way.
Different from High-Speed trains that prioritize the time usage that will deliver you from one city to another in a short amount of time, Regular trains take around 1.5 to 2 hours to get to Shanghai from Guangzhou, but in exchange, the visitor might be able to take their time and enjoy the scenic views of the countryside throughout the way.
Traveling by bus is the most budget-friendly option, although it takes quite a long time to get around between these two cities compared to the trains. The bus would take you around 17 to 19 hours to cover the distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai, so please be prepared t for a long journey and bring all your needed belongings including snacks and water for the journey as rest stops might get a little bit limited, especially during nighttime travel.
Address: 1 Yu Yuan Road, Jing’an, Shanghai, China, 200040
Located in the heart of Shanghai, The Swissotel Grand Shanghai is a luxurious 5-star hotel that is known for its strategic location close to the famous West Nanjing Road that is known for its high-end shopping options, and numerous popular attractions such as Jing’an Temple, Jing’An Park, Shanghai Grand Theatre and Shanghai Museum.
The hotel itself boasts of offering spacious and comfortable rooms and suites featuring breathtaking views of the city skyline. Be prepared to be pampered by the amenities and facilities that you can access during your stay including a variety of restaurants from Cantonese cuisine to international cuisine, relax in the swimming pool, fitness center, and rejuvenate yourself on the spa treatments and many others are ready to make your stay more unforgettable.
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Address: No.142, Middle Zhejiang Road, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 201100
A budget-friendly option that offers a clean and comfortable room that provides the basic amenities from free wi-fi, luggage storage, television, and many others to accompany you during your stay at the hotel.
Other than that, the hotel is also located close to a number of public transportation such as Dashijie, and Yu Yuan Garden as well as popular tourist attractions including the SShanghai Natural History Museum, Raffles City Shanghai, and Shanghai Museum of Pen and Ink that you need to visit during your stay in the area.
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One of the most popular theme park chains in the whole world is located in Shanghai which is filled with innovative and unforgettable experiences unique to China. Shanghai Disneyland itself boasts for housing numerous thrilling and family-friendly rides, and performances that cater to all ages.
Shanghai Disneyland is divided into seven different themed zones including, Mickey Avenue which as the name implies is where visitors are allowed to meet with the iconic Disney character, Mickey Mouse complete with shops, and restaurants around the theme.
The next one would be the Gardens of Imagination which is built inspired by Disney and Pixar where visitors could challenge themselves to ride the thrilling TRON Lightcycle Power Run coaster or shrinkdown to the size of a toy in Toy Story Land.
There are still other zones that you could explore such as Adventure aIsland that as the name says filled with adventure along with Indiana Jones, Treasure Cove where you can set sail and join Captain Jack Sparrow on a thrilling boat ride, Fantasyland where you could make your dream comes true and get close and personal with the Disney Princesses, Tomorrowland where visitors would be transported into the future that is filled with advanced technologies and innovation, and last but not least is the Disney Pixaar Toy Story Land that just opened in 2018 where you will be transformed into one of the toy in Toy Story franchised and meet up with buzz lightyear in an intergalactic adventure.
A must-visit spot for locals and tourists alike, especially for nature lovers where Shanghai Ocean Aquarium boasts of housing a diverse collection of marine life from all over the globe and is said as one of the largest aquariums in the world.
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is divided into several zones including the Biological Zone which features a wide variety of fish species, the Sub-Antartic Zone where you an discover many unique creatures including penguins and Patagonian toothfish, the South American Zone which as the name implies filled with marine creatures from South America such as piranhas, Australian Zon where you can explore the Great Barrier Reef and encounter native Australia’s marine animals including sharks and stingrays and many other zones are waiting to be explored.
Yu Garden which is also commonly known as Yuyuan Gaden is one captivating Chinese garden that is located at the heart of Shanghai. it will take visitors in history and boast of having a stunning design offering a tranquil escape away from the bustling city.
The garden was first established in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by one government official in order to give his father a place for relaxation. Years after years, the garden has gone through many renovations and additions that reflect the changing styles of garden design, today Yu Garden has become a masterpiece of landscape architecture and cultural heritage of Shanghai that often being visited by people who love to know more about the history and looking for a serene escape into the beauty of the nature.
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