GP Traveller Chinese F1 Grand Prix Mini Guide

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GP TRAVELLER SHANGHAI MINI GUIDE

At first glance little remains of the old Shanghai

Where’s the party?

characterised in numerous novels and films. Opium

The Shanghai International Circuit is located on the

dens and enchanting courtyards have been

Jai Lui Expressway, close to the border of the

replaced by modern housing and shopping centres,

Jiuangsu Province.

yet areas of the city still retain their ancient charm.

The Bund forms part of Shanghai’s most famous

The subway is just a few hundred meters from the

mile and is a focal point of the city – it is particularly

grandstand entrances.

beautiful in the early morning and as the sun sets.

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When in Shanghai...

For a century, the Bund has been one of the most

The observation deck on the 88th floor of Jin Mao

recognizable symbols and the pride of Shanghai.

Tower is a popular tourist attraction with scenic

The architecture along the Bund is a living museum

views of Shanghai. Two high speed elevators take

of the colonial history of the 1800s.

visitors from the basement to the 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower in approximately 45 seconds.

Go for a walk in People’s Park and then stop for lunch at Barbarossa. Sitting in the middle of a pond

Enjoy an exquisite traditional lunch or dinner in the

in the center of People’s Park, this Moroccan-styled

atmospheric French Quarter. The former French

restaurant is a Shanghai icon.

Concession has tree lined streets and old colonial villas.

Go shopping on Nanjing Road. At 5.5km long, it is the world’s longest shopping district attracting over a million shoppers every day.

Take a stroll around the beautiful Yuyuan Garden – they were created in 1577.

Spend the day at a Zhujiajiao village, one of the many pretty water villages that surround Shanghai. gptraveller.co.uk

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M Restaurant on the Bund has priceless views.

Shanghai is a subtropical city located at roughly the same latitude as Savanna, Georgia in North America

Anzul Peruvian has some of the finest views over the

and Seville, Spain.

former French Concession.

Tipping is not customary in Shanghai, unless that M1NT combines an award-winning restaurant,

service has been really outstanding

lounge bar and top-floor nightclub with tanks of real sharks, 360-degree views of the city and upbeat music.

Shanghai’s official language is Mandarin Chinese.

English is becoming more widely spoken, especially in places frequented by westerners. Many signs and

Widely recognised as the best Shanghainese

notices in Shanghai are written in what is often

restaurant in Shanghai, Old Jesse is famous for its cuisine and celebrity guests.

called “Chinglish”, a developing form of communication derived from poor translations by Chinese English speakers.

Mia’s Yunnan Kitchen serves Yunnan food which is fresher and less greasy than other Chinese food.

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If you’re going to take a taxi it’s a good idea to have

time. Signs and maps on the Metro are clear and in

the address written down to show the driver. Take

English. If you buy a single journey ticket and one of

advantage of the Guanxi SMS Service to access

the automated machines, hold on to it as you’ll need

bilingual addresses. Type in the name of the hotel,

it to pass through the exit gate.

restaurant or bar and text it to 1066 9588 2929. You will receive a message with an address. Press C for addresses in Chinese and wait a few moments for a reply with the address written in Chinese characters

Splash & Dash - F1 weekend city breaks Historic Shanghai’s celebrated walking tours take you into old Shanghai: the architecture, the history,

that you can show your driver.

the stories, the characters. Walk the lane neighborhoods and meet residents, meander

Take the Maglev train from the airport to the city centre. It’s the fastest in the world and the 12 mile journey only takes seven minutes. The train takes you to Longyang Lu Metro Station in Pudong and

through the former French Concession, the old Chinese city, the International Settlement, and even a lost Chinese Art Deco city.

tickets cost RMB 50. A taxi to downtown Shanghai will cost about RMB 180 and take 45 - 60 minutes.

The Metro is the fastest way to get across the city.

Trains are clean, quiet, safe and almost always on

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