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Arriving in Shanghai! 🇨🇳 First Impressions, Night Skyline Cruise & Amazing Food

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👁️ 7K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 19:09
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👫 Best for GroupAsia · 8 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are flying to Shanghai. We've got three nights in Shanghai. Then we pick up the ship and then we sail to Juju in South Korea and then at the west coast of Japan.

The food was delicious. So tasty. And so we waddled back to the hotel and checked in.

This really was some experience and we took many selfies to capture this special moment.

We have just landed in Shanghai. Very excited. You excited now? Yeah, I'm really excited but very knackered.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a Chinese tourist visa in advance to make airline and immigration processes smoother.
Set up the Alipay payment app before arriving in China, as it's the main payment method.
Use translation apps to overcome language barriers when ordering food or navigating apps.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Language barrier and ordering foodUse translation apps and be patient; staff are helpful and will try to assist.
Payment methods in ChinaSet up Alipay app and have multiple people in your group set it up in case one card is frozen.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to arrive in Shanghai for the first time?
QHow do you navigate payment and language barriers in China?
QWhat can you expect on a river cruise in Shanghai?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4½ Happy BaconExcursions4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Shanghai4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Huangpu River Night Cruise
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YouTube Video Description

Join us as we kick off our *trip of a lifetime* with our very first day in **Shanghai**! This video captures our journey from the UK all the way to **Pudong Airport**, travelling with friends and soaking up those first exciting moments of arriving in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. After a smooth taxi ride to our hotel, we headed out to explore the local area, dive into **legendary Shanghai cuisine**, and take in the city’s atmosphere for the very first time. From historic streets to delicious food, it was the perfect introduction to China’s largest city. But the true highlight of Day 1? 🌃 **A breathtaking cruise along the Huangpu River**, where we witnessed Shanghai’s world-famous skyline come alive with an incredible nighttime light show. It’s a sight we’ll never forget! We also wandered through the enchanting **Yu Yuan Old Town** and the charming **French Quarter**, discovering a blend of tradition and modernity that makes Shanghai so unforgettable. This is just the beginning of our adventure before boarding **Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas**, setting sail to **Jeju** and **Japan**, and returning for one last night in Shanghai before heading home. 🎥 **Come along with us for a busy, beautiful, and unforgettable first day!** If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to **like, comment, and subscribe** for the rest of our journey! 🌏✨ If you'd like to take the Huangpu Nightime River Cruise shown in this video, then please see details at the link below: https://www.viator.com/tours/Shanghai/Private-VIP-Class-Huangpu-River-Cruise-and-Evening-City-Lights-Tour/d325-28669P9?pid=P00266531&mcid=42383&medium=link This tour with Patrick is also available on Get Your Guide. Look for Patrick Liu or use this link. https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/shanghai-l178/shanghai-evening-tour-vip-huangpu-river-cruisecity-lights-t695331/ Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooksexplore?igsh=MTlxa3luZXZ1YmRwcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr #Shanghai #ChinaTravel #ShanghaiVlog #TravelVlog #HuangpuRiver #ShanghaiSkyline #YuYuan #FrenchQuarterShanghai #SpectrumOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #AsiaCruise #Jeju #JapanCruise #TravelWithFriends #PudongAirport #ShanghaiFood #ShanghaiNight #TravelAdventure #FirstImpressions #Wanderlust Please subscribe to see more content like this - https://youtube.com/@CooksExplore?sub_confirmation=1