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First trip to Shanghai?

Arrive informed.
Travel ready.

Entry, apps, and tickets—ready before you fly.

Start your checklist
A cyclist rides beneath plane trees in a Shanghai neighbourhood
Everyday Shanghai, one verified step at a time.
01Transit visaCheck your immediate route against the current basic conditions.Check your entry02PrepareSet up the apps, connection, and payment backups you will actually use.Prepare your phone03BookingCompare the official route for Shanghai’s most-requested attractions.Compare booking04ChecklistKeep first-trip preparation on this device, without creating an account.Open checklist

Built for decisions

Less browsing.
More certainty.

Each guide is structured around the action you need to complete—not a generic list of things to see.

Official sources come first, every time-sensitive page carries a review date, and uncertain rules stay visibly uncertain. Shanghai Ready provides convenience; national policy and the responsible authority’s decision always prevail.

Site reviewed 18 July 2026. Policy baseline checked 18 July 2026.

How we verify information
Shanghai skyline across the Huangpu River

One city, three first moves

Know how you enter. Prepare your phone. Book from the right place.

Common questions

Quick answers

Is Shanghai Ready an official government website?

No. Shanghai Ready is an independent information website. Government policy and the responsible authority’s decision always prevail.

Does the site sell tickets or arrange transport?

No. The first version provides official-source-led information and links only.

How recent is the information?

Every important guide shows a review date and unresolved field notes. The current site review date is 18 July 2026.