Author's Note
Note

##Shanghai Preview

Shanghai at a glance
Highlights of my Shanghai trip
[Special Page] Shikumen, a Keyword to Understanding Shanghai
Shanghai's representative tourist destination
Shanghai's best night view spots
Best Food in Shanghai
[Special Page] Eating Well in Shanghai
Breakfast in Shanghai
Shanghai's Best Desserts & Breads Tour
Drinking tea in China
Chinese takeout beverage specialty store
Shanghai's Best Shopping Places
Souvenir Shopping in Shanghai
Supermarkets in Shanghai
[Special Page] Supermarket Recommended Items

##Shanghai Travel Recommendations

A short and intense stopover course for 1 night and 2 days
Basic 2-night, 3-day course including weekend trip
A closer look at the 3-night, 4-day course
A 4-night, 5-day itinerary that will take you all the way to the suburbs.

##Travel Practice

Basic information
How to get to Shanghai
Entering Shanghai
How to get from the airport to the city center
Shanghai city transportation
[Special Page] Learn about essential travel apps

##Shanghai Travel by Region

Pudong
Zoom In: How to Enjoy Shanghai Disneyland
Nanjing East Road & The Bund
[Special Page] Beiwaitan, a social media hot spot along the Huangpu River
Yewon
People's Square & Nanjing Road
[Special Page] Ramen Originates in China! Shanghai Noodle Road
Shincheonji
Jing'an & the Old French Concession
[Zoom In] Touring Wukang Road and Anpuru
[Zoom In] Touring the Yuyuan Tower
[Zoom In] Touring Yongkang Road
Xu Jiahui
[Special Page] Over 400 species of wild animals in one place! Shanghai Zoo
[Special Page] Opening a new world in Suhyang Village, Banryongcheonji
Hongkou
[Special Page] A water village near Shanghai, where a thousand years of history remain intact.

[Shanghai suburbs]
Suzhou
Hangzhou

##Shanghai Accommodation

Accommodation rating and price range
location
reservation

##Travel Preparation

Passport and visa
Flight ticket reservation
Sign up for travel insurance & purchase various tickets
Use your mobile phone to surf the internet
Currency exchange and payment
Dealing with Trouble

[Appendix] Travel Chinese Conversation
Index

China, a country in turbulent change! Shanghai is one of the key cities driving China's rapidly changing economy, culture, and trade.
Because China and Europe coexist, and the old city and the modern coexist, you can feel a different atmosphere wherever you go.
Everywhere you go, you can experience a different era, whether it's the Yuyuan Garden with its old-world atmosphere, the Xintiandi district with its modern buildings, or Pudong with its rows of modern skyscrapers.
Moreover, if you go just a little outside the city center, you can enjoy the tranquil scenery of Suhyang Village.
〈Friends Shanghai〉 faithfully contains essential travel information for making the most of your trip to Shanghai, a city with diverse charms.

In particular, it is packed with solid information from the basics to practical use, especially for novice travelers who have vague fears about traveling to China. It does not miss out on Shanghai's hot places, trending restaurants, and popular items that can satisfy the MZ generation who want to travel to popular destinations these days.
〈Friends Shanghai〉 will be a reliable guide for first-time visitors to Shanghai and a unique travel option for repeat visitors.

1.
A comprehensive analysis of eight key Shanghai districts, including Pudong, East Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, and the former French Concession.

This book introduces Shanghai by dividing it into eight areas: Pudong, East Nanjing Road & The Bund, Yu Garden, People's Square & West Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, Jing'an & the former French Concession, Xujiahui, and Hongke.
Each of the eight districts offers its own unique charm, and we carefully introduce recommended courses for each district, as well as tourist spots, restaurants, shopping spots, massages, and rooftop bars where you can enjoy the glamorous Shanghai nightlife.

2.
Travel without preparation! Master the basics of travel, from subways to using Alipay.

Some travelers have vague fears when it comes to traveling to China.
This book contains detailed information on how to use Shanghai's public transportation, including the subway, buses, and ferries, how to read Chinese menus, and how to use essential applications for traveling in China, such as the Godeok map and Alipay, so that even those who don't know Chinese can easily travel. It is filled with basic information.

3.
One step closer to Shanghai! Includes nearby water towns, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and other nearby destinations.

After enjoying a dazzling city trip in Shanghai, take a break from the bustling city center and enjoy a leisurely trip.
In "Friends Shanghai," we introduce nearby travel destinations that offer a different kind of charm from Shanghai, including nearby water towns like Zhujiajiao and Wujin, as well as the garden city of Suzhou and Hangzhou, the home of Dongpo Pork.


4.
Includes detailed district maps and subway route maps that rival Google Maps.

〈Friends Shanghai〉 includes detailed maps of each district and even interior maps of some tourist attractions, allowing you to see every corner of the destination at a glance.
All the tourist attractions, restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping spots, massage shops, etc. introduced in the text are marked on the map without exception, and no signs to help you find your way are missed.
Additionally, we have made it easier to find your way by introducing search keywords using the convenient local map application Godeok Map for all the spots introduced in the book.
After launching the Godeok map application locally, enter the search keywords provided and your destination will appear on the map.
You can find your way around more easily than with Google Maps, so you can enjoy your trip without getting confused even if it's your first time.

5.
From stopovers to 4-night, 5-day itineraries that explore the countryside! Our best travel suggestions.

〈Friends Shanghai〉 recommends various travel courses based on schedule.
This book introduces recommended itineraries that allow you to travel along the optimal route, including a short and intense stopover itinerary, a 2-night 3-day course that covers the main tourist destinations over the weekend, a 3-night 4-day course that focuses on Shanghai's famous tourist attractions, and a 4-night 5-day course that travels not only to Shanghai but also to nearby water villages and Suzhou, all of which were personally discovered by the author, a China expert.
Even if you leave without any preparation, if you travel according to the author's recommended course, half of the trip is already a success.